Joseph Montegut
Middleburg,FL
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. Resolute Correctional Sergeant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in crisis management, operational oversight, and team leadership. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, employing these soft skills to manage complex situations effectively and maintain safety and order within correctional facilities. Experienced professional with solid background in corrections and leadership talents. Understands and professionally applies regulations to manage inmate populations and maintain safety. Skilled in training and motivating staff to meet requirements. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
Clay County Sheriff's Office
Green Cove Springs, FL
04.2010 - Current
- Participated in regular meetings with senior management to discuss operational needs and objectives.
- Prepared written evaluations of subordinate officers' performance on a periodic basis.
- Monitored inmate movement within the facility to maintain security and safety of staff, inmates and visitors.
- Developed strategies to reduce incidents of violence or inappropriate behavior within the facility.
- Conducted random searches for contraband items such as weapons or drugs.
- Established effective working relationships with local law enforcement agencies when necessary.
- Enforced discipline among inmates according to established rules and regulations.
- Maintained records related to inmate movements, disciplinary actions taken against inmates, grievances filed by prisoners and other relevant data.
- Reviewed incident reports and other documentation submitted by subordinates.
- Addressed complaints from visitors concerning potential violations of Detention policy or procedure.
- Ensured compliance with departmental policies, regulations and procedures.
- Supervised subordinate officers in their daily duties.
- Investigated allegations of misconduct by inmates and staff members.
- Provided guidance and counseling to inmates regarding personal issues or problems they may be facing while incarcerated.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving riots, hostage situations, escapes or other critical events.
- Assisted in training new correctional officers on proper security protocols and procedures.
- Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
- Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
- Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
- Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of personnel and general public.
- Assigned and monitored training needs of subordinate staff members to close knowledge and performance gaps.
- Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to employees and filled out daily work logs.
- Coordinated shakedowns to locate and remove unauthorized items.
- Maintained order in detention building.
- Notified medical staff of inmates requiring medical attention and submitted proper incident reports.
- Settled disputes between inmates.
- Promoted safety, order, and functionality of facility.
- Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
- Inspected conditions of locks, window bars and doors at correctional facilities to verify security and prevent escapes.
- Used weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among inmates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA04-2007
Skills
- Security Protocols
- Restraint Techniques
- Rules of conduct
- Security Procedures
- Crisis Management
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Conflict Management
- Emergency Response
- Staff Supervision
- Counseling techniques
Affiliations
- Im a God fearing family man with strong conviction for Integrity, Morales, Fairness and Justice.
Certification
- Prior CERT team member
- Field Training officer and supervisor
- Multiple Leadership Courses
Timeline
Correctional Sergeant
Clay County Sheriff's Office
04.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern University At New Orleans
- Prior CERT team member
- Field Training officer and supervisor
- Multiple Leadership Courses
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