Josiah Lance
Newport,VT
Summary
Professional Correctional Officer with expertise in emergency response and weapons training. Known for managing high-stress situations with composure, ensuring the safety of all involved. Ready to leverage skills in conflict resolution and team training to enhance facility security.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Northen State Correctional
Newport, VT
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored inmate activities to maintain safety and security within facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate conflicts among inmates.
- Trained new correctional officers on protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Assisted in developing and enforcing facility policies and procedures for improved operations.
- Reported incidents accurately, documenting observations for review by supervisors.
- 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.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Firearm trained
- special response team (SRT)
Road Crew Member
Kit Sap
Bremerton, WA
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated heavy machinery to support road maintenance and construction tasks.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to execute road repairs efficiently.
- Assisted in the implementation of traffic control measures during construction projects.
- Enhanced traffic flow through timely completion of road construction projects, including widening, repaving, and drainage improvements.
- Completed attractive roadside landscaping through timely mowing, weed removal and new plantings to beautify local roadways.
- Drove transport crews, snow removers and street sweepers based on current work demands.
- Repaired signs and fences quickly to avoid accidents and mishaps.
- Patched broken pavement for safe travel by dumping, spreading and tamping asphalt.
- Cleaned and graded ditches, drainage structures, highway shoulders and slopes.
- Used flags to warn motorists about hazards, obstacles and workers ahead.
- Safely controlled traffic in high-volume areas during roadwork projects and repairs.
- Filled potholes and smoothed out rough surfaces.
- Assisted in the installation of traffic control devices like barriers, cones, and temporary signs to guide motorists safely around work zones.
Worker
Contractor
Bremerton, WA
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance productivity.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to prevent operational downtime.
- Reported defective products or machinery to supervisor.
- Improved team morale and productivity through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
Fram Hand
Silverbow Fram
Lakebay, WA
04.2012 - 07.2016
- Operated and maintained farm machinery for planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops.
- Assisted in livestock care, including feeding, grooming, and health monitoring.
- Implemented best practices for soil management and crop rotation to enhance yield quality.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of daily agricultural tasks.
- Developed routine maintenance schedules for tools and equipment to minimize downtime.
- Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
- Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, milking cows, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
- Implemented pest control measures, safeguarding crops from pest-related damage and loss.
- Developed and followed seasonal planting schedule to maximize yield and ensure diverse crop production.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
Education
High School Diploma -
High School Diploma -
Potter Hand Home School
Lakebay, WA06-2016
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Restraint techniques
- Self-defense tactics
- Surveillance
- Observation
- Stress tolerance
- Weapons training
- Firearms proficiency
- Radio communication
- Inmate transport
Certification
- Certified First aid CPR
- trainer for First aid and CPR and how to prevent sexual harassment
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Northen State Correctional
01.2023 - Current
Road Crew Member
Kit Sap
04.2022 - 01.2023
Worker
Contractor
03.2017 - 06.2019
Fram Hand
Silverbow Fram
04.2012 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
High School Diploma -
Potter Hand Home School