John O'Dell
Bellows Falls,VT
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience as a Corrections Officer at the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dept Of Corrections. Proven ability in emergency response and interpersonal communication, effectively maintaining security and safety for over 1400 inmates. Skilled in practical problem solving and regulatory compliance, ensuring operational efficiency and incident documentation.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Officer
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania Dept Of Corrections
07.2001 - 04.2022
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility containing 1500-2300 inmates.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints..
- Preformed regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
- Oversaw and maintained custody of 1400 inmates in medium security prison facility.
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by effectively maintaining daily shift activity logs.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents..
Military Police Investigator
US Army
04.1999 - 04.2001
- Investigated security issues involving domestic violence, assault and theft occurring on base among active military members.
- Gathered evidence, processed crime scenes and questioned witnesses and suspects.
- Planned crime prevention measures and operated military police checkpoints and dispatch centers.
- Supported judge advocate general with investigations for trial involving military members facing courts martial and other disciplinary actions.
- Questioned individuals and observed persons and establishments.
- Documented and organized security information accurately and efficiently.
- Gathered preliminary investigation information as first responder to crimes on base.
Education
Communications Lineworker
Southeast Lineman Training Center
Trenton, Ga05.2022
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PASkills
- Emergency Response
- First Aid Certification (need renewal)
- Self-discipline
- Interpersonal Communication
- Practical Problem Solving
- Security procedures
- De-escalation techniques
- Restraint techniques
- Surveillance
- Crisis management
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Emergency management
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Patrol techniques
- Policy enforcement
- Emergency response
- Verbal communication
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania Dept Of Corrections
07.2001 - 04.2022
Military Police Investigator
US Army
04.1999 - 04.2001
Communications Lineworker
Southeast Lineman Training Center
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Luzerne County Community College
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