Jason Orchard
Seneca Falls
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Correctional Officer at NYSDOCCS, adept in emergency response and conflict resolution. Proven track record in training new staff and enhancing safety protocols, ensuring a secure environment. Skilled in report writing and de-escalation techniques, fostering a culture of safety and professionalism.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
NYSDOCCS - Five Points Correctional Facility
11.2014 - 03.2025
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
Sales Associate
Verizon Wireless
06.2012 - 11.2014
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
General Manager
Yawger Brook Catering
10.2009 - 11.2014
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Cayuga Community College
Auburn, NY06-2013
High School Diploma -
Union Springs High School
Union Springs, NY06-2011
Skills
- Emergency response
- Conflict resolution
- Inmate supervision
- Report writing
- Training and mentorship
- Safety protocols
- First aid training
- De-escalation techniques
- Firearm operations trained
Accomplishments
- Achieved MPTC Certified Weapons Training Instrctor by completing Eight Week Course with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Use of Force Training Certification - Various authorized training centers.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
- Chemical Agents Certification - Various certified security and law enforcement training providers.
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use Certification - National Safety Council.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Correctional Officer
NYSDOCCS - Five Points Correctional Facility
11.2014 - 03.2025
Sales Associate
Verizon Wireless
06.2012 - 11.2014
General Manager
Yawger Brook Catering
10.2009 - 11.2014
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Cayuga Community College
High School Diploma -
Union Springs High School
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