John SCHWARTZ
Hawley,PA
Summary
Demonstrates extensive correctional services experience, emphasizing conflict resolution and safety management in high-pressure environments. Proven ability to maintain institutional security through effective communication and attention to detail, supporting both staff and inmate welfare.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Officer Specialist
United States Penitentiary, Canaangf
Waymart, Pennsylvania
06.2005 - 12.2025
- Supervised daily operations in secure facility environment to ensure safety and compliance.
- Managed inmate supervision and enforced safety protocols effectively.
- Coordinated staff schedules, guaranteeing adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Monitored inmate activities to prevent disturbances and ensure compliance.
- Led training sessions for new personnel on established safety procedures.
- Enforced security protocols to maintain safety within the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify potential safety hazards.
- Conducted routine inspections to uphold security standards within facility.
- Developed operational procedures to streamline workflow efficiency across teams.
- Monitored inmate behavior, promptly reporting concerns to management.
- Facilitated interdepartmental meetings to improve communication and collaboration.
Senior Officer Specialist
Federal Correctional Institute Otisville
Otisville, New York
09.2000 - 06.2005
- Working as a Senior Officer Specialist 100% of my responsibilities are in the Correctional Services Department.
- My experience includes working all posts of the quarterly institutional roster of various critical responsibilities to include the Control Center, Special Housing Unit, Towers, Rear Gate, Mobile Patrol, and Escape Posts.
- Remove personal pronoun am an expert in Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) policy, Institutional Supplements, and Post Orders related to all institutional posts.
- Well routinely required to work different shifts and long hours that require unusual mental and physical abilities.
- Provide supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates.
- I interact daily with inmates of differing needs and socioeconomic backgrounds, to include inmates who are diagnosed with mental health and physical health disabilities.
- Experienced well versed in communication with inmates and other correctional employees, as well as conflict resolution by means of de-escalation tactics.
- Remain professional and calm during emergency situations where communication is essential for safety.
- communicate with both institutional staff and members of the surrounding communities by utilizing the institutional telephone system, radio system, as well as in-person interactions.
- I make critical decisions with little or no guidance from a supervisor, while abiding by FBOP policies.
- During an emergent situation Provide clear and concise direct orders, while isolating the emergency area.
- Tasked experienced in the care and control of inmates who require special handling, to include the application of restraints when necessary to protect the life and health of both inmates and correctional staff.
- I appropriately utilize the chain of custody forms.
- I follow the Use of Force module in regard to physical force.
- I am authorized to carry firearms and to use physical force, including deadly force, to maintain control of inmates pursuant to the policy.
- Participated in forced cell moves due to non-compliance of inmates displaying disruptive behavior.
- I document thoroughly my participation and details of the incident to my supervisor.
- Write incident reports on inmates who are observed breaking institutional rules, and ensure judicial sanctions are carried out.
- I excel at the supervision and instruction of inmates in regard to proper sanitation and safety measures in accordance with OSHA, personal hygiene, and work assignments.
- Take appropriate corrective action for the maintenance of institution safety and security.
- I supervise inmate work details and conduct daily/weekly audits.
- I am tasked and responsible for tool accountability.
- Participated in operational reviews.
- Utilize various safety tools to include x-ray machines, metal detectors, and body scanners to control hard contraband.
- I provide appropriate, clear and concise verbal directives to the inmate population to build a rapport and credibility.
- Utilize effective verbal communication and listening skills to determine irrational and negative inmate behavior.
- I remain professional and calm in all decision making.
- I provide data to both my shift supervisor and unit team in regard to inmate behavior both positive and negative.
- Vast experience vast experience in working with inmates in the Special Housing Unit, including gang members, inmates with separation issues, and Sams assigned inmates.
- On a daily basis, I communicate with the S.I.S Dept. and the Executive staff to ensure proper handling of classified information and the proper segregation and movement.
- I instruct and mentor new hires in policy and safety guidelines.
- I train lower graded Correctional Officers and provide guidance.
- I attend meetings and provide input in regard to the safety and security of the institution.
- Able to frequently provide resolutions to problem situations that arise in the daily operations of a penitentiary.
- I am an expert in the utilization of SENTRY and the inmate's Central File.
- I have shadowed unit team counselors during the approval and disapproval of inmate visiting lists.
- I work in the SHU Property room and I am an expert in policy for incoming and outgoing inmate personal property.
- Attended Bus School in Glynco, GA.
- I was certified in BPT to work in both emergent medical trips and scheduled medical trips which requires a great deal of training and integrity.
- Worked as the Activities Lieutenant.
- Responsible for the orderly operation of the institution.
- I attended weekly meetings for SHU and provided information in regard to inmate classification.
- Responsible for preparing paperwork for all institutional emergencies for review.
- I have answered administrative remedies with success.
- While in this position, I activated Unicor at USP Canaan.
- Responsible for the planning and supervision of inmates and contractors.
- I ensured the safety of all involved in this activation, to include the prevention of security breaches which could have led to an escape.
Correconal Officer/Senior Officer
Federal Correctional Institute Schuylkill
Minersville, Pennsylvania
01.1999 - 09.2000
- Supervised care and correctional treatment of inmates, ensuring adherence to all policies.
- Maintained institution safety and security for health and welfare of inmates and staff.
- Utilized effective communication skills to de-escalate volatile situations with inmates.
- Managed daily maintenance operations, including supervision of inmate work details.
- Ensured orderly institution operations to foster positive community relations.
- Conducted incident reporting on violations of institutional rules and regulations.
- Performed security inspections, identifying unusual behaviors and reporting concerns promptly.
- Trained new correctional officers while providing ongoing guidance as needed.
Correconal Officer
Pike County Correctional Facility
Hawley, USA
10.1996 - 12.1998
- As a Correctional Officer I supervised and was responsible for the safety and welfare of inmates of various and mixed security classifications, to include ICE detainees.
- The security classifications included low security, medium security, high security, maximum security, and female offenders.
- Trained and was certified in disturbance control, electronic doors, hard/soft restraints, conflict resolution, chemical munitions, and firearms.
- I was responsible for the continued safety and security of the prison by following all safety guidelines set forth by policy.
- I also assisted in the orderly and safe admission and release of inmates when necessary.
- I also prepared inmates for Court appearances.
- I communicated with both counselors and the outside public in regard to the inmate's needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wayne Highlands School District
Honesdale, PASkills
Communication with large groups of individuals
Able to pay attention to detail, even in adverse circumstances
Team player, working well with superiors and others
Job Related Training
- FLETC 3 weeks correctional officer training
- Prison Rape Elimination Act training
- Communication Skills
- Escort Procedures
- Ethics/Standards of Conduct
- First Step Act
- Incident Command System
- Information Security
- Key Control
- Infectious Disease training
- Mental Health Training
- Report Writing
- Safety Training
- Suicide Prevention
- Supervision of Offenders
- Use of Force
- OC
- Firearms
- Countering Inmate Extremism
- CPR/AED
- Basic First Aid
- Bus school
- BPT
Timeline
Senior Officer Specialist
United States Penitentiary, Canaangf
06.2005 - 12.2025
Senior Officer Specialist
Federal Correctional Institute Otisville
09.2000 - 06.2005
Correconal Officer/Senior Officer
Federal Correctional Institute Schuylkill
01.1999 - 09.2000
Correconal Officer
Pike County Correctional Facility
10.1996 - 12.1998
High School Diploma -
Wayne Highlands School District