JOSHUA LAPOINTE
Connecticut Department of Correction
Coventry
1
Certification
20
years of professional experience
Experienced Correction Officer and United States Marine Corps veteran with over 12 years in corrections and institutional security. Expertise in managing inmate populations, preparing reports, enforcing policies, and executing emergency responses. Committed to maintaining safety and security in high-risk environments through effective communication and strong leadership.
Work History
Correction Officer
12 Years 4 Months- Supervise inmates within Level 3, 4, and 5 correctional facilities while maintaining a safe and secure environment.
- Conducted security inspections, searches, and investigations to identify safety risks and enhance facility security.
- Prepared detailed incident reports and maintained comprehensive records of inmate conduct, movement, and behavior for accurate tracking.
- Enforced institutional rules, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance and fostering a professional environment.
- Prepare accurate incident reports and maintain detailed records of inmate conduct, movement, and behavior.
- Escort and transport inmates to courts, hospitals, medical appointments, and other authorized locations.
- Classified and assigned Security Risk Group (SRG) inmates to appropriate phases based on risk assessment.
- Conducted thorough investigations of Security Risk Groups to enhance facility security and inmate safety.
- Managed inmate regressions and progressions within the Security Risk Group (SRG) population to ensure proper oversight.
- Reviewed Protective Custody Packages for inmates designated as Security Risk Group (SRG) to ensure safety measures.
- Central Office Security Risk Group Unit (January 2023 – Present)
- Central Office Telephone Monitoring Unit (2020-January 2023)
- MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution (February 2018 – February 2022)
- Carl Robinson Correctional Institution (July 2014 – February 2018)
4 Years
- Led and coordinated daily work assignments for up to eight Marines.
- Managed dispatch operations and transportation logistics.
- Supervised maintenance and operational readiness for more than 50 military vehicles.
- Maintained detailed maintenance and operational records.
- Safely transported Marines, equipment, and supplies during a nine-month combat deployment to Afghanistan.
- Applied Operational Risk Management principles in high-stress environments.
- Mentored junior Marines through performance counseling and leadership development.
- Communicated mission-critical information effectively during combat and training operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Coursework Completed
Skills
Inmate supervision
Security procedures
Policy enforcement
Crisis intervention
Integrity
Verbal communication
Integrity and honesty
Certification
- Connecticut Department of Correction
- Phone Monitor Qualified
- Disciplinary Report Investigator Qualified
- Collect Certified
- Judicial Electronic Bridge Qualified
- FOI liaison for the Security Risk Group Unit.
- United States Marine Corps
- Motor Vehicle Operator Course
- Marine Combat Training
- Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP)
HONORS & AWARDS
Connecticut Department of Correction, Employee of the Quarter (January 2017), United States Marine Corps, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, NATO Medal – ISAF Afghanistan, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (3 Awards), Rifle Qualification Badge (Sharpshooter), Pistol Qualification Badge (Marksman), Meritorious Mast
Timeline
Correction Officer
Connecticut Department of Correction
04.2014 - CurrentRead More
United States Marine Corps
05.2006 - 05.2010Read More
Manchester Community College
Associate of Science from Criminal Justice
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