KEITH ZEPLIN
CANON CITY,CO
Summary
A dedicated correctional professional with sixteen years of diverse experience. Skilled in dealing with a difficult individuals with various mental health issues using professionalism and keep a professional composure during traumatic stressful situations . Proven professional attitude in the execution of the duties that I am assigned.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Officer Specialist
Federal Bureau of Prisons
United States Penitentiary Florence : Florence CO
08.2022 - Current
- Provides supervision, role modeling and ensured that inmates received prescribed programming that is mandated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
- Proactively identified areas for improvement within the operation of the units, leading initiatives to address these issues effectively that do not interfere with Federal Bureau of Prisons polices cognitional rights of inmates.
- Completed daily logs for management review, These logs recorded meals, recreation pulls and 30-min security rounds.
- Currently posted in the S.T.A.G.E.S. program (mental health unit. This unit requires a therapeutic approach to management of inmates. This includes but not limited to using verbal and listening techniques to deescalate situations.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in maintain logs, processing evidence and handling of emergency situations
Senior Correctional Officer
Federal Bureau of Prisons
United States Penitentiary Florence : Florence CO
09.2018 - 08.2022
- Maintain supervision of inmate population from an armed post. Inspected weapons and ammo for defects and maintained accountability for rounds and other equipment for post via log. Followed regulations and policy on the proper discharge of both less lethal and lethal rounds.
- In General Population Units: In housing units that house 100 to 120 inmates, conducted regular inspections of facilities to maintain safety and security standards. This includes damage to keys and generate reports to maintenance to ensure physical and sanitary integrity of the facility.
- Supervised inmate activities to ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulations. This includes clearing metal detectors, compliance with uniform and grooming standards and holding inmates accountable for violations of rules. This includes verbal reprimand and disciplinary reports.
- Ensured public safety by conducting irregular round, following proper counting procedure by observing human flesh and ensuring that exterior doors are secured.
Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections
Limon Correctional Facility Limon CO
01.2012 - 09.2018
- Housing Unit Officer. Maintained a vigilant security protocols Housing Operated the control center to help secure inmate movement, searched for dangerous contraband .
- Compound Officer Escorted restrictive housing offenders to medical appointments. Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly. Worked armed posts that included towers and perimeter vehicles.
- Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security. This was done via pat and visual searches.
- Trained new officers on safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Maintained weapon proficiency on .308 bolt action rifle, AR-15 and 870 shot gun. and self defense PPCT.
Correctional Officer
GEO Group (closed)
Hudson Correctional Facility Hudson CO
11.2010 - 12.2011
- Maintained the logbook of information imperative to facility security. Executed regular and emergency counts of the inmate population. Took appropriate action to emergency situations
- Ensured my inmate workers preformed their assigned task and had the resources necessary to complete said task. Escorted SHU inmates to medical appointments. Responsible for the call of inmate's recreation moves and meal pulls
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA05.2009
High School Diploma -
North Schuylkill JR SR High School
Ashland, PA06.2005
Skills
- Document management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Report generation
- Reliability
Timeline
Senior Officer Specialist
Federal Bureau of Prisons
08.2022 - Current
Senior Correctional Officer
Federal Bureau of Prisons
09.2018 - 08.2022
Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections
01.2012 - 09.2018
Correctional Officer
GEO Group (closed)
11.2010 - 12.2011
High School Diploma -
North Schuylkill JR SR High School
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania