John D. Crippen, III
Sahuarita,AZ
Summary
Committed Retired Senior Correctional Officer skilled in training of officers, transportation of inmates, and firearm trained. Well versed in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in a jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated with over 21 years of service.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Correctional Officer (Corporal)
Santa Ana Police Department
04.2005 - 08.2023
- Correctional Training Officer
- Armed Transportation Officer
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Maintained safety and security within the correctional facility through diligent monitoring and supervision of inmates.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Managed inmate work assignments, ensuring productive utilization of labor resources within the correctional facility.
- Led training programs for newly hired correctional officers, emphasizing safety protocols and proper use of restraint equipment.
- Assisted in the development of institutional policies that promoted fairness, consistency, and respect among staff and inmates alike.
- Conducted thorough searches for contraband, preventing potential threats to the safety of staff and inmates.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Custody Officer
Costa Mesa Police Department
04.2002 - 04.2005
- Maintained security and welfare of arrestee's in the facility.
- Minimized conflicts within the facility by effectively mediating disputes between arrestee's and trustee's.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Supervised visitation activities between inmates and their visitors while maintaining security and order throughout interactions.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and trustee's living areas.
- Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Assisted in the transportation of detainees to court appearances, adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
Education
Criminal Justice
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CAGeneral / Criminal Justice
College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CASkills
- Safety and Security
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Firearm operations trained
- First Aid Certification
- Restraint Techniques
- CCTV Monitoring
- Staff Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Stress Tolerance
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Vehicle Inspection Procedures
Certification
- Corrections Officer Core Course Academy (2002) #0002-001268 (Orange County Sheriffs Dept.)
- Powers of Arrest and Communications PC 832 (2002) #2060-80100-02004 (Orange County Sheriffs Dept.)
- Emergency Response To Terrorism Incidents (2004) POST #2060-20103-03048 / STC #0002-019847 (Orange County Sheriffs Dept.)
- PC 832 Firearms Course (2009) POST #2060-80101-09002 (Orange County Sheriffs Dept.)
- Terrorism Liaison Officer (TLO) Basic- OCIAC (2013)
- STC Instructor Development Course (2016) STC #0617-046264 (Board of State and Community Corrections)
Awards and Citations
2013 Correctional Officer of the Year (Santa Ana Police Department)
2019 Correctional Officer of the Year (Santa Ana Police Department)
Timeline
Senior Correctional Officer (Corporal)
Santa Ana Police Department
04.2005 - 08.2023
Custody Officer
Costa Mesa Police Department
04.2002 - 04.2005
Criminal Justice
Cerritos College
General / Criminal Justice
College of The Redwoods
- Corrections Officer Core Course Academy (2002) #0002-001268 (Orange County Sheriffs Dept.)
- Powers of Arrest and Communications PC 832 (2002) #2060-80100-02004 (Orange County Sheriffs Dept.)
- Emergency Response To Terrorism Incidents (2004) POST #2060-20103-03048 / STC #0002-019847 (Orange County Sheriffs Dept.)
- PC 832 Firearms Course (2009) POST #2060-80101-09002 (Orange County Sheriffs Dept.)
- Terrorism Liaison Officer (TLO) Basic- OCIAC (2013)
- STC Instructor Development Course (2016) STC #0617-046264 (Board of State and Community Corrections)
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