Joshua Jason Waters
Gloversville,NY
Summary
Proven leader and skilled corrections officer from Fulton County Correctional Facility, adept in crisis management and emergency response. Excelled in enhancing facility safety, enforcing policies, and leading successful emergency drills. Demonstrates exceptional verbal communication and security procedure skills, ensuring comprehensive surveillance and safety. Yearly State mandated training. State recognized supervisor training. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Officer
Fulton County Correctional Facility
09.2016 - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities while serving as shift supervisor, coordinating officer assignments, resolving conflicts among staff members, and providing feedback on performance evaluations.
- 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.
- Mitigated risks and emergency response delays by monitoring weapon inventory controls.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Weapon and Defensive tactics training. IPC Skills training. Emergency Response training.
Correctional Officer
San Juan County Adult Detention Center
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Supervised the Work Release program in which Inmates were allowed to leave the Jail and work at their personal jobs and return at the end of their work day.
- Involved in the New Mexico State Gang Task force. Traing and relations with other agencies in task force. (Ex. FBI, DEA, Narcotics, Ect).
- Weapon and Defensive tactics training.
Education
Supervisors Training
Empire State Law Enforcement Training Network
Albany, NY09.2023
Saratoga County Corrections Officers Academy
Saratoga, NY03.2017
High School Diploma -
Parker High School
Parker, AZ05.2001
Skills
- Verbal Communication
- Security Procedures
- Emergency Response
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Policy Enforcement
- Restraint Techniques
- Surveillance
- Leadership Qualities
- Crisis Management
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Records Management
- Firearm operations trained
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Fulton County Correctional Facility
09.2016 - Current
Correctional Officer
San Juan County Adult Detention Center
01.2004 - 01.2014
Supervisors Training
Empire State Law Enforcement Training Network
Saratoga County Corrections Officers Academy
High School Diploma -
Parker High School
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