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Justin T. McCarthy

Gurnee,IL

Summary

Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over 8-year industry history.


Military NCO Experienced Security Monitor with quick instincts. Actively monitor surroundings and guards physical, monetary and personnel assets. Establishes policies and action plans to guarantee success and optimal team performance. Solid history training team members on standard protocol when patrolling large crowds.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer

Lake County Sheriff's
07.2015 - Current
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.

Corporal, Recovery Crew Chief

United States Marine Corps
01.2009 - 01.2014
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.


Education

Associate of Science - Firearms Technology

Sonoran Desert Institute
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2024

Certification - Firearms Specialist

International Firearms Specialist Academy
Online
02.2023

IL State Police Correctional Officers Accadomy - Law Enforcement

Lincoln Land College Illinois
Springfield, IL
10.2015

Criminal Justice Program - undefined

College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL
2015

Trade Certificate - Diesel Mechanics

USMC Technical School
Camp Pendleton, CA
2010

USMC Basic Training -

USMC Technical School
MCRD San Diego, CA
04.2009

High School Diploma -

Warren Township High School
Gurnee, IL
01.2009

Skills

  • Security & prisoner detainment with suspense of judgment and Procedural law
  • Public & International Relations,
  • Active listening & Verbal interpersonal conflict resolution (IPC)
  • Homeland Security Tactical Operations,
  • Hand-to-hand, Munitions, Restraints
  • Searches and Threat detection/ identification
  • Diesel Mechanics & tracked vehicle operation and repair
  • High risk vehicle recovery
  • Heavy equipment operation,
  • Small arms repair,
  • Logistics, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power point, & Scheduling

Timeline

Correctional Officer

Lake County Sheriff's
07.2015 - Current

Corporal, Recovery Crew Chief

United States Marine Corps
01.2009 - 01.2014

Associate of Science - Firearms Technology

Sonoran Desert Institute

Certification - Firearms Specialist

International Firearms Specialist Academy

IL State Police Correctional Officers Accadomy - Law Enforcement

Lincoln Land College Illinois

Criminal Justice Program - undefined

College of Lake County

Trade Certificate - Diesel Mechanics

USMC Technical School

USMC Basic Training -

USMC Technical School

High School Diploma -

Warren Township High School
Justin T. McCarthy