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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Army Commendation Medal
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Jerry L. Collins

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Jerry L. Collins joined the United States Army in June 1998 through July 2006, I was a M1A1 Abrams tank turrent mechanic. My responsibilities were responsible for maintaining the turret drive system of the M1 Abrams tank. Their duties include: Diagnosing and troubleshooting malfunctions, performing maintenance on the gun turret drive system, and maintaining the fire control system. I worked for Aramark in El Paso county jail September 2006 through May 2010 my duties in the kitchen were Food preparation Cook and prepare a variety of foods, including soups, meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and desserts. They may also prepare special diets for inmates with allergies or other restrictions June 2010 to the present initially started my career in corrections on graveyard shift at Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility. Working there has taught me traits and skills such as becoming adept at inmate supervision and conflict resolution. Excelling in fostering teamwork and maintaining high security standards, demonstrating integrity and a strong work ethic. Showcasing an ability to lead and effectively resolve conflicts, ensuring equitable employment opportunities for staff and offenders. If given the opportunities for staff and offenders.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Corrections Officer

06.2010 - Current
  • Enforce rules and keep order within the facility/cell house/hospital supervision
  • Supervise activities of offenders, dining hall, recreation, Medline etc
  • Inspect facilities to ensure that they meet security, operational and safety standards
  • Conduct searches in the facility, such as of persons and property, for rule violations
  • Report on the conduct of offenders, counseling and/or report of violations
  • Escort and transport people in custody between jail, courtroom, doctor visit, or other point

Food Preparation Cook

Aramark
09.2006 - 05.2010
  • Company Overview: Food service provider
  • Cook and prepare a variety of foods, including soups, meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and desserts
  • Prepare special diets for inmates with allergies or other restrictions
  • Overseeing and training inmate workers assigned to food preparation tasks
  • Enforcing kitchen rules and security protocols to maintain order
  • Addressing any disciplinary issues with inmate workers
  • Food service provider

M1A1 Abrams Tank Mechanic

United States Army
06.1998 - 07.2006
  • Company Overview: Completed Basic Training at FT
  • Leonardwood Mo, Completed Advanced Individual Training at FT
  • Knox Kentucky and Primary Leadership Development Course at FT Hood, Texas
  • Diagnosing and fixing malfunctions
  • Performing maintenance on the suspension, steering, hydraulic, auxiliary power, fire suppression, and gas systems
  • Maintaining the vehicular mounted armament and fire control system
  • Maintaining the turret drive systems
  • Completed Basic Training at FT
  • Leonardwood Mo, Completed Advanced Individual Training at FT
  • Knox Kentucky and Primary Leadership Development Course at FT Hood, Texas
  • 2 tours in Iraq stationed in Camp Kasey Korea 2001
  • Military Occupational Specialty M1A1 Abrams tank mechanic

Education

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Everest College
Colorado Springs, CO
09-2010

Skills

  • Inmate Supervision
  • Microsoft Office
  • Exceptional Customer Service Skills
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Multitasking
  • Restraint Techniques
  • Incident Investigation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team Leadership
  • Delegation
  • Integrity
  • Strong Work Ethic

Army Commendation Medal

Award given to members of the United States Armed Forces for meritorious service, heroism, or outstanding achievements,: USA Camp Yongsan-Casey I was senior tank mechanic, served as a squad leader, supported Headquarters and Headquarters Company and Charlie Company 2nd Tank Battalion-in a variety of situations, including victim assistance, emergencies en route and service-specific relief, Division Alerts, gunnerys, vehicle services, scheduled maintenance for combat readiness


Timeline

Corrections Officer

06.2010 - Current

Food Preparation Cook

Aramark
09.2006 - 05.2010

M1A1 Abrams Tank Mechanic

United States Army
06.1998 - 07.2006

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Everest College
Jerry L. Collins