John McGovern Jr.
Hicksville
Summary
A college graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree seeking a new opportunity. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Particular skills and abilities include effective communication skills (verbal and written), Management and supervisory skills. Correctional Officer experience offers 3-year history in corrections with superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with focus maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Officer
Nassau County Sheriff Department
05.2021 - 10.2024
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors, and public to maintain security within the 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
- Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches
- Documented prisoner identification, charges, and inmate disturbance incidents
- Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites
- Reduced escape attempts, crimes, and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness
Lifeguard
Town Of Oyster Bay
05.2014 - 05.2020
- County certified lifeguard with responsibilities that included overseeing swimming activities at the Town's facilities to make certain that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures were followed
- Activities included: Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool, Responded to patron incidents in professional and timely manner, Demonstrated rescue techniques and provided first aid in emergency situations, Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness, Taught swim safety classes
Lifeguard Supervisor
Town of Oyster Bay
01.2017 - 04.2020
- Supervise staff of over twenty lifeguards responsible for providing life protection services at Town of Oyster Bay pools
- Responsibilities include: Training staff, Scheduling, Ensuring that all procedures are followed correctly
Lifeguard
Nassau Community College
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Was responsible for providing life protection services at school's pool facilities
- Activities included: Watching over college swimming classes, Surveying pool for distressed swimmers, ensuring safety of participants while on the pool deck, assist professors with teaching water safety
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY08.2020
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts and General
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY05.2018
Skills
- Excellent Critical Thinking Skills
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Behavioral Disorders Familiarity
- Relationship building and management
- Accountability
- De-escalating Conflicts
- Supervising prisoners
- Problem-Solver
- Contraband inspections
- Incident prevention
- Records management
- Verbal communication
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Nassau County Sheriff Department
05.2021 - 10.2024
Lifeguard Supervisor
Town of Oyster Bay
01.2017 - 04.2020
Lifeguard
Nassau Community College
01.2017 - 01.2020
Lifeguard
Town Of Oyster Bay
05.2014 - 05.2020
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts and General
Nassau Community College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Farmingdale State College
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