John Ouellet
Derby,VT
Summary
Experienced Correctional Officer I at the Vermont Department of Corrections, recognized for expertise in maintaining safety and security within correctional facilities. Proven track record in mentorship and innovative problem-solving, contributing to a positive environment. Strong computer skills facilitate efficient operations, while effective verbal communication excels in high-stress situations. Committed to fostering positive change and supporting the rehabilitation process.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer I
Vermont Dept. of Corrections
Newport, VT
12.2012 - Current
- Posting of Facility Jobs in accordance with policy
- Processing Job Applications in accordance with set standards in order to have a fair process while understanding differences between Sentence, Sentence/Detained, and Detained.
- Processing Payroll for Incarcerated Workforce.
- Processing and responding to request for indigent property claims, while keeping a running log of requests and adding to OMS.
- Helping provide jobs for work camp eligible incarcerated individuals with request by CSS.
- Oversaw facility grounds maintenance, including snow shoveling, lawn mowing, and painting.
- Generating purchase orders for facility needs to include Incarcerated individuals' property, facility tools and equipment, and chemicals.
- Ensure regular servicing of laundry equipment.
- Maintaining Grounds Crew tool inventory.
- Helping fill in for facility coverage needs when vacancies arise.
- Generating Pre-Made property bags for all new intakes and transfers to Northern State while keeping an inventory and stock.
- Sustained proficiency as Booking Officer for over a decade, while helping train new officers in the intake and transfer process of incarcerated individuals.
- Responded to emergencies and incidents, using appropriate restraint techniques.
- Currently a trainer in Prevention of Sexual Harassment.
- Former Field Training Officer that still attempts to assist new and developing officers reach their goals and potential.
- Generated a live document for the ordering process and update it every 6 months or when request by Superintendent.
- Generated new Facility flow charts for each unit that helps reduce workload on staff and simplified Flow Charts for newer staff while improving accuracy of Flow chart, Location Charts, and Razor Lists.
- Helped Chief of Security in creation of Lost and Damaged Property claims tracker to help provide a better system for keeping track of claims.
- Maintain clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Provide help to any task set forth by management that is needed, whether it is document creation or organization and cleaning.
- Work Main Control while operating door controls, radio traffic, key and radio sign-outs, attorney calls, non-contact visits, announcing facility movement windows, and handling outside calls from incarcerated individuals family members.
- Maintain calm and professional attitude in high stress situations while using verbal cues to de-escalate and regain compliance in an attempt to encourage proper decision making.
- Using listening skills to help come to a meaningful resolution to complaints or concerns.
- Tour units at staggered intervals while maintaining safety compliance.
- Conduct shakedowns, either random or probable.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent dangerous situations from occurring.
- Participated in training sessions to stay current on best practices in corrections and emergency response.
- Conduct transports, either to medical appointments, surgeries, or transfers
- Provide hospital coverage for Incarcerated individuals being treated, while maintaining safety and security.
- Work A-1 Office, while making sure tools are properly logged and secured.
- Organize and process visitors and contractors into the facility, while ensuring PREA paperwork is signed for contractors.
- Conduct Incarcerated Individuals work evaluations.
- Keep an active log of workers and help provide information for movement of Incarcerated Individuals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Region Union High School
Orleans, VT06-2011
Skills
- Time Management
- Safety and security enforcement
- Booking procedures
- Inmate classification
- File and record maintenance
- Stress tolerance
- Mentorship
- Excellent problem solver
- Policy enforcement
- Emergency management
Accomplishments
• Received Employee of the Quarter in 2024
• Received a medal from Commissioner of Corrections in 2024.
• Appointed as Grounds Crew Officer
• Received a medal from Commissioner of Corrections in 2024.
• Appointed as Grounds Crew Officer
Affiliations
• Father to four children ranging from ages 8 years old to 2 years old. Enjoy spending time camping and sports with my children.
Timeline
Correctional Officer I
Vermont Dept. of Corrections
12.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lake Region Union High School