Josh Stambaugh
Bluffs
Summary
Dedicated Corrections Officer with a proven track record at the Missouri Department of Corrections, skilled in emergency response and inmate supervision. Recognized for enhancing facility safety through effective conflict resolution and contraband detection, while fostering positive relationships to promote rehabilitation and reduce altercations. Committed to integrity and maintaining security standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrections Officer
Missouri Department Of Corrections
11.2024 - Current
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Reduced inmate altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
- Supported successful emergency response efforts by participating in regular drills and training exercises.
- Prevented contraband introduction through diligent cell searches and visitor screenings.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors, and public to maintain security within facility.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure and orderly environment within the correctional facility.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
- Provided guidance for new staff members as part of an ongoing training program aimed at enhancing overall team performance.
- Reduced escape attempts, crimes, and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
- Promoted a positive environment for rehabilitation with effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently documenting incidents, medical issues, and daily activities.
- Safeguarded public safety by ensuring strict adherence to established policies governing the transportation of inmates between facilities or court proceedings.
- Developed a reputation for professionalism and integrity, serving as a role model for fellow officers in the performance of daily duties and adherence to ethical standards.
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites.
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by effectively maintaining daily shift activity logs.
- Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
- Oversaw and maintained custody of 2,000 inmates.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
- Supported mental health initiatives within the institution by working closely with psychological services personnel to identify and address inmate concerns or needs.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
Security Professional
Allied Universal Security Services
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Reduced security incidents by proactively monitoring surveillance systems and responding to alarms in a timely manner.
- Supervised grounds, employee entrances, and exits and security officers on duty.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Maintained situational awareness through continuous monitoring of potential threats and vulnerabilities in the environment.
- Monitored property and investigated areas of suspicion.
- Performed guard duties by making judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
AI Rater
Appen Global
02.2020 - 11.2024
- Checked records for accuracy and completeness, and corrected errors.
- Accessed and used computer software applications to update and maintain records.
- Processed and scanned files into electronic databases.
- Operated telephone systems to answer and route incoming calls along with taking and delivering messages.
- Answered queries by locating and retrieving necessary files.
- Composed correspondence to internal and external parties as requested.
- Retrieved and disseminated information from computer databases.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Pipe Welder
All-Tri-R
06.2008 - 09.2019
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex pipe installations, fostering efficient teamwork and communication.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently following OSHA guidelines during all welding tasks.
- Reduced rework costs with thorough inspection of completed welds, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
Education
Welding
Midwest Technical Institute
Springfield, IL05-2007
Rushville High School
Rushville, IL05-2004
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Security procedures
- Emergency response
- Inmate supervision
- De-escalation techniques
- Integrity and honesty
- Policy enforcement
- Restraint techniques
- Surveillance
- Leadership qualities
- Relationship building and management
- Trained in defensive tactics
- First aid and CPR certified
- Firearms proficiency
- Contraband inspections
- Conflict resolution skills
- Observation
- Facility security
- First aid training
- Self-defense techniques
- Firearm operations trained
- Correctional facility procedures
- Suicide prevention
- Search and seizure procedures
- Safety and security enforcement
- Inmate monitoring
- Weapons training
- Contraband seizure
- Prisoner transport
- Central and pod control
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Visitation oversight
- Radio communication
- Contraband detection
- Strategic planning and organization
- Cell inspections
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Level II Corrections Officer after 10 months of employment.
- Routinely supervised more than 2,000 detainee inmates.
- Seized 25+ weapons, cellular devices and tools or escape during random cell and common area searches.
- Received 6 official letters of appreciation from the Major and Warden at my facility as well as 1 from the director of the state of Missouri Department Of Corrections.
- Received multiple letters of recommendation from multiple direct supervisors when exploring different job opportunities.
Certification
- Certified Corrections Officer with the state of Missouri.
- Certified in defensive tactics.
- Certified in shotgun and pepper spray proficiency.
- Certified in CPR, Narcan administration and first aid.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Missouri Department Of Corrections
11.2024 - Current
Security Professional
Allied Universal Security Services
04.2024 - 11.2024
AI Rater
Appen Global
02.2020 - 11.2024
Pipe Welder
All-Tri-R
06.2008 - 09.2019
Welding
Midwest Technical Institute
Rushville High School
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