Joshua Dufresne
Winthrop,NY
Summary
Proven Correctional Officer at NYSDOCCS helping to enhance facility safety and reducing contraband through expert surveillance and search procedures. Demonstrates exceptional conflict resolution and decision-making skills, ensuring a secure environment. Skilled in emergency response and adept at building positive relationships, significantly improving operational efficiency and inmate management. Able to multi-task when needed to keep ideas and work moving smoothly and making sure all job related tasks are carried out in a timely manner.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
NYSDOCCS
12.2007 - Current
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Fill out necessary paperwork throughout shift i.e. Fire and safety sheet, misbehavior reports, supply inventory.
- Check all safety equipment in area before every shift i.e. fire alarms, fire extinguishers, AED and fire hoses.
Cook
Hotel Grande
06.2002 - 11.2007
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Education
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
SUNY Canton
Canton, NY05.2005
Regents Degree -
NNCS
Norwood, NY06.2001
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Policy enforcement
- Restraint techniques
- Safety and security enforcement
- Self-defense tactics
- Search and seizure procedures
- Observation
- Surveillance
- Contraband seizure
- Self-defense techniques
- Safety
- Relationship building and management
- Facility security
- Weapons training
- Prisoner transport
- Observation techniques
- Gang awareness
- Evidence preservation
- Armory and key control
- Radio communication
- Perimeter control
- Tower surveillance
- Firearms proficiency
- Problem solver
- Decision-making
Timeline
Correctional Officer
NYSDOCCS
12.2007 - Current
Cook
Hotel Grande
06.2002 - 11.2007
Associate Degree - Criminal Justice
SUNY Canton
Regents Degree -
NNCS
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