Josh Pogue
Ellwood City,PA
Summary
Resourceful professional with a strong background in emergency response and crisis intervention. Proven ability to lead teams in high-stress situations while ensuring safety and compliance. Committed to leveraging skills in safety management to enhance operational effectiveness.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Butler County Prison
Butler, PA
08.2023 - Current
- Typically manage operations within restrictive housing unit, maintaining safety and security for institution staff and inmates while overseeing inmate recreation supervision across varying status categories.
- Sustains facility-wide compliance with Butler County Prison policy and procedures. Provides clear verbal directives upon violations, and applies use of force only as deemed necessary under use of force policy to gain compliance of inmates, with incident documentation.
- Maintains structure and accountability processes to track inmates throughout institutional areas.
- Achieved selection for the correctional emergency response team (CERT) in 2024 through rigorous testing. Demonstrated physical fitness testing to manage a range of potential emergencies. Provides constant immediate response capabilities to ensure safety within the prison.
- Maintains operational readiness across multiple prison posts, adjusting to evolving stressors, task requirements, and day-to-day environmental conditions.
- Attended Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) alongside two other selected officers, receiving instruction on de-escalation methods for elevated crisis scenarios.
Firefighter/BLS Provider
Unionville Volunteer Fire Company
Butler, PA
10.2020 - Current
- Respond to emergency calls, providing rapid emergency first aid care during Fires, motor vehicle accidents, and emergency medical calls.
- Instructing and giving scene guidance to newer firefighters by delivering clear instructions to support incident safety for self and others.
- Maintains operational readiness of Fire Department by conducting regular truck checks, performing safety operational checks on all equipment, and documenting completion status.
- Adapt to dynamic scene conditions in high-stress environments by adjusting response to changing scene factors and scanning continuously for life-threatening indicators.
- Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
- Completed over 200 hours of emergency medical technician (EMT) training, learned first-aid techniques, and observed day-to-day Butler Ambulance operational procedures during ride-alongs.
- Sustained live-in firefighter responsibilities for over a year, responding to calls day and night, documenting every incident, and maintaining fire department operations and cleanliness.
Floor Supervisor
Movie Scoop Cinema
Butler, PA
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and service standards of Movie Scoop Cinema.
- Regularly trained and mentored staff throughout the the training process.
- Managed inventory levels for Movie Scoop Cinema by maintaining accountability for stock.
- Maintained theater compliance by addressing customer rule violations through clear verbal communication.
- Supported customer satisfaction by addressing issues as they arose and delivering suitable resolutions.
- Troubleshot theater projector issues to restore reliable operation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Butler Area Senior High School
Butler, PA06-2023
High School Diploma -
Butler County Area Professional-Technical School
Butler, PA06-2023
Skills
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Basic Life Support
- Interior FireFighter
- Hazardous Material Operator
- Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician
- Rope III
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Butler County Prison
08.2023 - Current
Floor Supervisor
Movie Scoop Cinema
08.2021 - 12.2023
Firefighter/BLS Provider
Unionville Volunteer Fire Company
10.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Butler Area Senior High School
High School Diploma -
Butler County Area Professional-Technical School