Jeffery Marra
Watertown,NY
Summary
Proven Correctional Officer with a track record of managing high-risk situations at NYSDOCCS-Gouverneur Correctional Facility, showcasing exceptional policy enforcement and cultural sensitivity. Skilled in emergency response and conflict resolution, effectively enhancing safety and promoting an inclusive environment. Demonstrates a commitment to security and professional growth through continuous skill enhancement. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Focused Officer offering 8-year history of monitoring high-volume facilities to maintain safety and order. Proven success enforcing facility policies and reducing altercations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
NYSDOCCS- Gouverneur Correctional Facility
01.2016 - Current
- Manage high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Prepare, process and maintain forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborate with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and incarcerated individuals.
- Contribute to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations within the correctional setting, promoting an inclusive environment for all individuals present.
- Inspect work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
- Implement effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and incarcerated individuals.
College Campus Security Officer
Jefferson Community College
03.2014 - 06.2015
- Conducted regular campus security patrols and handled incidents promptly to maintain overall safety for staff, students and visitors.
- Documented safety and security incidents using preset guidelines and methods.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Enforced ongoing and special event parking regulations and issued parking tickets to violators.
- Served as initial contact for campus visitors and provided directions to specific buildings, events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, NY05.2015
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Jefferson Community College
Watertown, NY05.2013
Skills
- First Aid Training
- Policy Enforcement
- Safety and security enforcement
- Observation
- Surveillance
- Safety
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Facility Security
- Behavior Modification
- Records Maintenance
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Search Procedures
- Stress Tolerance
- Firearm operations trained
- Emergency Response
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
Timeline
Correctional Officer
NYSDOCCS- Gouverneur Correctional Facility
01.2016 - Current
College Campus Security Officer
Jefferson Community College
03.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
SUNY Potsdam
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Jefferson Community College