Joseph Direnzo
Netcong,NJ
Summary
Observant Correctional Officer and Supervisor with over 24 years of experience keeping order and avoiding dangerous situations within confines of the County Jail System. Motivated and energetic leader recognized for generating respect and compliance from most difficult individuals and or staff. Knowledge of use and care of firearms and restraint methods. Calm and dependable individual trained in defensive tactics and conflict resolution. Experienced in monitoring inmate behavior and conduct to prevent assaults and escapes. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to render a positive outcome.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrections Officer- Sgt./ Shift Commander
Morris County Sheriff's Office
Morristown, NJ
03.2015 - 04.2024
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations that may arise within the facility.
- Ensured safety and security of inmates and staff within the facility by conducting searches, supervising activities, and maintaining order.
- Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications.
- Recognized signs of problems, such as despondency, depression and anger in order to prevent riots or suicides.
- Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
- Observe daily operations throughout the facility for compliance with standards set forth by governing bodies.
- Maintain communications with staff and inmate body to maintain safe, effective prison environment.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on departmental policies and procedures related to corrections work.
- Initiated disciplinary action when necessary for both staff and inmates, following established procedures for documenting violations and infractions.
- Intervened during conflicts between inmates, utilizing de-escalation techniques when possible.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Conducted investigations into incidents involving inmates, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Supervised staff and conducted administrative duties to maintain appropriate records of accounted inmates.
- Provided testimony when called to testify.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Supervised daily facility operations as Shift Commander
Corrections Officer
Morris County Sheriff's Office
, NJ
12.2000 - 03.2015
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations that may arise within the facility.
- Ensured safety and security of inmates within the facility by conducting searches, supervising activities, and maintaining order.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Maintained records of daily shift activity logs and incident reports.
- Provided direct supervision of inmates in a correctional facility.
- Performed searches of inmates and their living areas for contraband items.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lenape Valley Regional High School
Stanhope, NJ06-1989
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
County College of Morris
Randolph Township, NJSkills
- Security Procedures
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Staff Management
- Behavioral Disorders Familiarity
- Emergency Management
- Policy Enforcement
- Crisis Management
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Accountability
- Restraint Techniques
- Trained in Defensive Tactics
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Firearms Proficiency
- Verbal Communication
Affiliations
- I enjoy camping, auto racing, watching football/ baseball and spending time with family
- Coaching jr. football. Part of the MCYFL for over 8 yrs.
- Volunteering, Member of the Netcong Recreation committee for 3 yrs.
Certification
- PTC certified
- FID card
- SORA certified
- CPR and first aid certified
- RLEO Carry Permit to be obtained upon retirement
Availability
- Available for Employment as of May 1st 2024
Timeline
Corrections Officer- Sgt./ Shift Commander
Morris County Sheriff's Office
03.2015 - 04.2024
Corrections Officer
Morris County Sheriff's Office
12.2000 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Lenape Valley Regional High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
County College of Morris
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