Jonathan Tompkins
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security within facilities. Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and enforcing rules and regulations. Focused on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and effective communication, with keen observational skills and strong sense of integrity.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Indiana Department Of Corrections
Pendleton, IN
01.2015 - 12.2023
- Supervised inmate activities to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to maintain security standards.
- Managed incident reports and documentation to support investigations.
- Trained new officers on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to address inmate needs effectively.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Monitored surveillance equipment to detect and prevent unauthorized activities.
Laborer
L.M.L Estate Mangment
Indianapolis, IN
04.2010 - 12.2014
- Operated lawn care equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
- Executed routine maintenance tasks, including mowing, edging, and fertilization.
- Assisted in landscape design projects by planting flowers and shrubs according to specifications.
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance efficiency in daily maintenance operations.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Enhanced property appearance through regular mowing, edging, and trimming of lawns.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication of services provided and project timelines.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Boosted curb appeal for client properties with meticulous lawn care services including mowing, edging, trimming, raking leaves, mulching beds.
- Improved lawn health by providing timely fertilization and weed control treatments.
- Prevented damage to clients'' properties by identifying and rectifying potential hazards such as broken branches, uneven terrains.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
Infantryman (11B)
United States Army
Fort Bragg, NC
05.2006 - 08.2010
- Conducted reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence and assess enemy positions.
- Operated various military equipment, including firearms and tactical vehicles, ensuring operational readiness.
- Collaborated with team members to develop and execute strategic plans during training exercises.
- Mentored junior soldiers on combat tactics, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Led small unit operations, enhancing mission success through effective decision-making and risk assessment.
- Trained personnel in weapons handling and safety protocols to maintain compliance with military standards.
- Maintained high levels of personal accountability by meeting strict standards for grooming, uniform appearance, punctuality, and conduct at all times.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Implemented security measures to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access or disclosure during classified missions.
- Improved unit readiness by maintaining accurate inventory of equipment, weapons, and supplies.
- Navigated challenging terrain using map reading skills, GPS technology, and natural landmarks for efficient travel during missions.
- Led squad through rigorous physical fitness routines to increase overall strength, endurance, and discipline.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of weapons and equipment to preserve operational readiness.
- Trained new infantry soldiers on standard operating procedures.
- Directed reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence on enemy forces.
- Led soldiers through successful engagements with enemy forces.
Carpenter
Sissom Int.
Indianapolis, IN
05.1997 - 04.2006
- Interpreted blueprints and project specifications to ensure accurate measurements and structures.
- Utilized power tools and equipment safely to enhance productivity on job sites.
- Trained junior carpenters in framing techniques, safety protocols, and quality standards.
- Inspected completed work for compliance with building codes and standards.
- Successfully met deadlines through effective time management skills and prioritizing tasks according to project requirements.
- Strengthened professional relationships by actively communicating with clients, architects, and subcontractors throughout the construction process.
- Finished drywall surfaces to ensure smoothness and uniformity for painting and decorating.
- Operated various hand and power tools for efficient installation of drywall components.
- Implemented safety measures and protocols, minimizing workplace hazards during operations.
- Applied tape to seal joints by embedding into sealing compound.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on drywall for lengths, heights and penetrations.
- Achieved smooth and consistent wall surfaces by applying drywall compound and sanding.
- Prepared work area, tools and equipment for job site.
- Applied sealing compound over cracks, holes, and nail heads using trowels, broad-knives or spatulas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warren Centrail
Indianapolis, IN05-1997
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate supervision
- Restraint techniques
- Observation
- Surveillance
- Safety
- Security procedures
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Stress tolerance
- Facility security
- Weapons training
- CCTV monitoring
- Firearm operations trained
- Radio communication
- Time management
- Task prioritization
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Indiana Department Of Corrections
01.2015 - 12.2023
Laborer
L.M.L Estate Mangment
04.2010 - 12.2014
Infantryman (11B)
United States Army
05.2006 - 08.2010
Carpenter
Sissom Int.
05.1997 - 04.2006
High School Diploma -
Warren Centrail