JONATHAN DREGNE
Vernon County Sheriff's Office
Viroqua,WI
1
Certification
20
years of professional experience
Experienced Corrections professional with extensive experience in investigations, incident documentation, conflict resolution, staff supervision, and policy enforcement. Served as a Correctional Corporal supervising a correctional facility housing more than 100 inmates and leading a team of 4–6 staff members. Experienced in conducting investigations, interviewing staff and inmates, reviewing conflicting statements, investigating allegations of misconduct, and preparing findings for supervisors. Bringing a strong commitment to fairness, confidentiality, accountability, and objective decision-making. Holds an Associate of Arts and Humanities degree from Madison College and seeks to apply investigative and leadership experience to the Employee Relations Investigator position at General Motors.
Work History
Correctional Corporal
8 Years 9 Months- Supervised daily operations of a correctional facility housing more than 100 inmates while leading a team of 4–6 staff members.
- Mentored correctional staff, reinforcing procedures, judgment, and professional conduct.
- Prepared accurate incident reports, documenting misconduct, force, and security events.
- Maintained a secure environment for inmates, staff, and visitors through diligent monitoring and enforcement of safety protocols.
- Fostered a respectful and inclusive environment within the facility by addressing any instances of discrimination or harassment promptly.
- Responded to emergencies, de-escalating disturbances and coordinating necessary security actions.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
Correctional Officer
1 Year 5 Months- Conducted investigations into incidents, allegations of misconduct, and policy violations by gathering information, interviewing involved individuals, and reviewing statements to ensure accountability.
- Evaluate conflicting accounts and available information to establish the facts surrounding incidents and prepare findings for supervisory review.
- Prepared detailed, objective reports documenting incidents, investigative findings, relevant statements, and actions taken to support supervisory review and decision-making.
- Prepare detailed, objective reports documenting incidents, investigative findings, relevant statements, and actions taken.
- Respond to conflicts and high-pressure situations using crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and sound judgment.
- Enforce established policies and procedures consistently while maintaining professionalism, impartiality, and accountability.
- Provide guidance and direction to staff, address operational concerns, and promote adherence to professional standards.
- Managed sensitive information with utmost confidentiality, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. and confidential matters with discretion.
- Communicate investigative findings and operational concerns to supervisors to support informed decision-making.
Postal Clerk
1 Year 3 Months- Oversaw daily operations at Readstown, Wisconsin, post office, ensuring efficient service delivery.
- Executed postal transactions, maintained precise records, and fulfilled administrative duties to support operational integrity.
- Worked independently to organize daily responsibilities, maintain accountability, and provide reliable customer service.
- Organized daily tasks independently, upheld accountability, and delivered consistent customer service.
Granite Craftsman and Countertop Installer
8 Years 5 Months- Led crews of 2–5 employees on job sites, coordinating daily assignments, project schedules, and work completion.
- Directed and oversaw crew members to ensure quality workmanship and adherence to safety standards.
- Resolved job-site issues through effective communication and coordination with customers and contractors.
- Maintained accountability for materials, equipment, workmanship, and safe job-site practices.
- Completed OSHA training focused on workplace safety and hazard awareness.
- Accountable for managing materials, equipment, and workmanship while enforcing safe job-site practices.
- Fabricated and installed granite countertops in residential and commercial properties.
Education
Associate of Arts - Humanities
High School Diploma
Skills
Workplace and Incident Investigations
Interviewing and Information Gathering
Reviewing Allegations of Misconduct
Evidence and Statement Review
Investigative Report Writing
Conflict Resolution and De-escalation
Policy and Procedure Enforcement
Confidentiality and Professional Integrity
Supervisory Leadership
Objective Decision-Making
Crisis Intervention
Staff Accountability and Communication
Workplace Safety and OSHA Standards
Certification
- Report Writing
- Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
- Crisis Intervention
- Use-of-Force Training
- CAD Training
- OSHA Safety Training
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Experienced in handling sensitive incidents and allegations requiring discretion and impartiality.
- Skilled in gathering information, evaluating statements, documenting findings, and communicating results to supervisors.
- Experienced in leading teams, enforcing policies, and maintaining accountability in a structured, high-pressure environment.
- Committed to professionalism, confidentiality, fairness, and consistent application of established procedures.
Timeline
Correctional Corporal
Vernon County Sheriff's Office
01.2018 - CurrentRead More
Correctional Officer
Vernon County Sheriff's Office
08.2016 - 01.2018Read More
Postal Clerk
United States Postal Service (USPS)
08.2015 - 11.2016Read More
Granite Craftsman and Countertop Installer
Elegant Stone Products
03.2007 - 08.2015Read More
Viroqua High School
High School Diploma
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Madison College
Associate of Arts from Humanities
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