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Jeffrey Padula

Northbridge,MA

Summary

Accomplished Correctional Officer Captain offering 25+ years of experience managing inmate/officer safety and order in maximum, medium and transportation institutions. Focused and detail-oriented with comprehensive weapons training. Adept at remaining on high alert at all times and managing security risks.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Captain of Correctional Officers

Department Of Corrections
03.2011 - 09.2023
  • Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
  • Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
  • Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
  • Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
  • Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
  • Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
  • Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
  • Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
  • Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
  • Participated in development of correctional policies and procedures.
  • Supervised 300+ employees and performance of tasks and managed up to 1500 offenders.
  • Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
  • Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Inmate Transportation

Lieutenant

Department Of Corrections
05.2007 - 03.2011

Inner Perimeter Security Commander

  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
  • Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
  • Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
  • Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
  • Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
  • Interviewed officers eligible for promotions and trained new hires in IPS unit.

Correctional Sergeant

Department Of Corrections
11.2002 - 05.2007
  • Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
  • Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
  • Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
  • Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.

Correctional Officer

Department Of Corrections
03.1998 - 05.2007
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
  • Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
  • Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
  • Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.

Corrections Officer

Worcester County House Of Corrections
06.1996 - 03.1998
  • Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
  • Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
  • Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA
05.1996

High School Diploma -

Northbridge High School
Whitinsville, MA
06.1992

Skills

  • Inmate Interviews
  • Defensive Techniques
  • Control Crowd
  • Rule Enforcement
  • Staff Supervision
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Detail Management
  • Security Monitoring
  • Disciplining Officers
  • Protocol Management
  • Team Meetings
  • Effective Communication

Timeline

Captain of Correctional Officers

Department Of Corrections
03.2011 - 09.2023

Lieutenant

Department Of Corrections
05.2007 - 03.2011

Correctional Sergeant

Department Of Corrections
11.2002 - 05.2007

Correctional Officer

Department Of Corrections
03.1998 - 05.2007

Corrections Officer

Worcester County House Of Corrections
06.1996 - 03.1998

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Anna Maria College

High School Diploma -

Northbridge High School
Jeffrey Padula