Joseph Martire
Nashwauk,MN
Summary
Confident leader dedicated to process and procedure. Exceeds expectations for staff performance, consistently enforces rules and seeks opportunities for team improvement. Offers high integrity, attention to detail and excellent decision-making abilities.
Organized correctional officer with training and experience to coordinate and direct operations. Offers skills in decision-making and problem-solving combined with expert knowledge of field, integrity and attention to detail.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Chief
City of Nashwauk
Nashwauk
04.2020 - Current
- Ensured proper maintenance of vehicles and equipment used by firefighters.
- Investigated complaints received from citizens relating to Fire Department operations.
- Provided leadership and direction to department personnel in the development and implementation of fire prevention, suppression, hazardous materials, emergency medical services, technical rescue and public education programs.
- Responded to emergency incidents at various locations within the jurisdiction when necessary.
- Established relationships with local government officials to coordinate mutual aid agreements for emergency response activities.
- Maintained an inventory of supplies and equipment needed for responding to emergencies efficiently.
- Managed daily operations of the Fire Department by developing policies and procedures related to safety, training, recruitment and retention, records management, discipline and administrative issues.
- Developed and administered department budget including capital projects.
- Attended meetings with city council members or other governmental agencies as required.
- Analyzed incident data from previous years in order to identify areas needing improvement.
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
- Managed staffing, recruitment, interviewing and selection of potential team members in alignment with department needs.
- Monitored changes in legislation that could affect fire service delivery within the jurisdiction.
- Responded to fire and emergency alarms and evaluated emergency to direct company operations.
Correctional Sergeant
State Of Minnesota Department Of Corrections
Togo, MN
06.2017 - Current
- Enforced discipline among incarcerated persons according to established rules and regulations.
- Reviewed incident reports and other documentation submitted by staff.
- Organized recreational activities for incarcerated persons designed to improve morale within the facility.
- Ensured compliance with departmental policies, regulations and procedures.
- Monitored incarcerated persons movement within the facility to maintain security and safety of staff, incarcerated persons and visitors.
- Conducted random searches for contraband items such as weapons or drugs.
- Provided guidance and counseling to incarcerated persons regarding personal issues or problems they may be facing while incarcerated.
- Assisted in training new correctional officers on proper security protocols and procedures.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Supervised and made living assignments.
- Enforced discipline among incarcerated persons according to established rules and regulations.
- Guide fellow officers in their daily duties.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior management to discuss operational needs and objectives.
- Provided guidance and counseling to incarcerated persons regarding personal issues or problems they may be facing while incarcerated.
- Supervised visitation and checked visitors for proper identification and contraband.
- Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to officers.
- Safely transported incarcerated persons to and from work sites, maintaining physical head-counts at all times.
- Settled disputes between incarcerated persons .
- Inspected conditions of locks, windows and doors at correctional facility to verify security and prevent escapes.
- Enforced discipline among inmates according to established rules and regulations.
- Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
- Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
Correctional Officer
State Of Minnesota Department Of Corrections
Nashwauk, MN
09.2008 - 06.2017
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe incarcerated persons activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility.
- Conducted searches of incarcerated persons beds, bins and facility grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Maintained order around the facility by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Supervised incarcerated persons during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, and other activities.
- Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an incarcerated person while under supervision.
- Enforced facility rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for incarcerated persons and staff.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Observed incarcerated person behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Responded to all emergencies and incidents, such as fights, using appropriate restraint techniques.
- Supervised incarcerated persons activities, including meals, recreation times, and work.
- Used appropriate means to discipline prisoners.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nashwauk Secondary
Nashwauk, MN05-2005
Skills
- Staff Development
- Emergency Management
- Policy Enforcement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Team building
- Problem-solving abilities
- Continuous Improvement
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Crew Leadership
- Incident safety
- Decision-Making
- Emergency medical treatment
- Safety enforcement
- Incident Reporting
- Excellent Communication
- Relationship Building
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Incident commander
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Professionalism
- Conflict Management
- Incarcerated Person movement control
- Security Procedures
- Restraint Techniques
- Officer Training
- Incarcerated Person Transport
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Surveillance monitoring
- Incarcerated Person Supervision
- Job assignments
- Staff Supervision
- Inventory counting
- Facility Security
- Mentorship
- Excellent problem solver
- Radio communication
- First aid and CPR certified
- Fire 1 & 2 certified
- Active first responder
- Body Searches
- Public Safety
- Security Protocols
- Rule Enforcement
Timeline
Fire Chief
City of Nashwauk
04.2020 - Current
Correctional Sergeant
State Of Minnesota Department Of Corrections
06.2017 - Current
Correctional Officer
State Of Minnesota Department Of Corrections
09.2008 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Nashwauk Secondary