Kevin Dionne
Milford,ME
Summary
To develop, conduct, update, and coordinate emergency response plans and exercises that establish consistent emergency preparedness. Develop and implement appropriate risk assessment and emergency planning, communication plan, policies and procedures that comply with federal and state laws, establish training and testing to continually improve response and recovery time. Facilitate exercises after action conferences by collaborating with cross functional teams and delivering on time, within budget, with the highest quality standards.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
Department of Corrections
01.2007 - Current
- Communicate information regarding security, safety, and operations utilizing Incident Command System, (ICS)
- Ensure staff are well versed with the Correctional Facilities Critical Incident Manual through risk assessment and emergency planning, looking for potential hazards, ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to and utilize training and testing to promote safer, less vulnerability with the capacity to cope with hazards and potential disasters by coordinating and integrating activities needed to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies due to all potential hazards and threats
- Oversee inventory for staff uniforms, and purchases for staff uniforms, work with vendors and state held contractors to receive merchandise in a timely manner
- Review master agreements developed between the state and vendor and assure that the department remains in compliance with the contracts
- Submit all purchase order requests for staff uniforms and ensure that we remain within our allotted uniform budget
- Oversee inventory for all security equipment for all staff as well as issue, and maintain required documentation for required accreditation through American Correctional Accreditation, (ACA) and departmental policies
- Ensure we remain within our budget for security equipment by maintaining spreadsheets and conducting projected cost analysis
- Submit all purchase requisitions with vendors
- Member of the Governors Health Commission Committee, attend monthly meetings to analyze insurance costs for State of Maine employees
- Appeals Committee: This committee reviews and makes the final decision for employee’s insurance appeals
- Finance and Funding Committee: Identifies areas to finance and fund insurance for State of Maine employees
- Analyze cost spreadsheets and make recommendations based on data provided
- Design Committee: Designs health insurance plans
- Recruitment and Retention committee: Look at benefit packages for recruitment and retention purposes
- Participated on multiple policy review committees that developed policy and procedure for the Department of Corrections, reviewed and updated current policies
- Reviewed and established policies for the Maine Criminal Justice Academy
- Supervise front lobby security staff and booking/intake staff
- Ensure handheld and walk through metal detectors are functional and staff are trained in all security procedures and protocols for both locations
- Member of the Facility Critical Incident Manual committee, ensure a framework was established to recognize and reduce vulnerabilities, cope with the aftermath of a disaster, and further develop disaster response plans and establish necessary training for all staff
- Tool Control officer: Maintained inventory databases for all Class A and B tools at the facility to ensure tools were signed in and out by staff and inmates and were accounted for at the beginning and ending of each shift
- Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Served as a role model for subordinates, demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of job responsibilities.
- Conducted thorough investigations into allegations of misconduct or rule violations, resulting in fair disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
- Reduced instances of violence within the institution through effective conflict resolution strategies and communication skills.
- Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Evaluated job performance of subordinate staff members regularly while providing constructive feedback for improvement opportunities.
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Efficiently managed resources such as time, personnel, and equipment to ensure smooth operations within the correctional facility.
- Improved staff performance by providing training and guidance on institutional policies and best practices.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by staying up-to-date on changes in laws and guidelines related to corrections work.
- Coordinated responses to critical incidents effectively ensuring minimal disruption to facility operations.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
- Streamlined record-keeping processes, maintaining accurate documentation of incidents and daily activities within the facility.
- Established strong working relationships with external agencies such as police departments, courts, probation officers which facilitated seamless communication during inmate transfers and other processes.
- Assisted in the development of operational plans for emergency situations, ensuring a well-prepared response team.
- Participated in development of correctional policies and procedures.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and enhance knowledge base.
President
American Federation of State County, and Municipal Employees
01.2021 - Current
- Oversee all AFSCME members discipline, grievances
Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring
- Transported inmates to and from medical, dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings
- Supervised inmate work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations
Police Officer
Town of Veazie
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects
- Communicated with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events
- Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victim, and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations
- Issued traffic tickets and wrote incident reports according to commissioner specifications
- Documented observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports
- Observed and recorded details of criminal events according to departmental protocol
Deputy Fire Chief
Town of Milford
01.1989 - 01.1999
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies
- Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration
- Oversaw financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, asset coordination, account management and budgets
- Determined and tracked budget expenses with accuracy and transparency
- Developed annual budget and compared actual expenses against projected budget
- Reviewed budgetary data for accuracy and consistency with goals and objectives
- Developed and worked with Fire Chief to present a budget that was manageable for the town to operated and manage under
Education
High School Diploma -
Old Town High School
Skills
- Incident Command System trained
- Communication
- Technical expertise
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Attention to detail
- Leadership Team Building
- Organizational Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Excellence
- Crisis Management
- Operations Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Budget Management
- Negotiation
- Company Representation
- Operations Oversight
- Staff Management
- Cost Control
- Financial Planning
Training
- Tool and Key Control
- New Law Updates
- Taser Trained
- Security Awareness Training Level 1
- Ethics/Code of Conduct
- Interpersonal Violence and Harassment
- Records Management Acknowledgement
- Criminal Justice System Level 2 Security Awareness
- Incident Command System-Emergency procedures
- Fire Safety
- NEO-Energy Management, Recycling, and Sustainability
- Developing a Healthy Workplace Culture
- 21st Century Leadership Academy
- Firearm Qualified
- STAT Hair test Training
- Respiratory Protection
- MCJA-Law Enforcement Response to Mental Health Calls
- MCJA-New Law Update
- MCJA-Wellness and Resiliency for Law Enforcement
- MCJA-Contraband and Evidence Collections
- MCJA-Leadership for Corrections
- MCJA-Case Law Update
- MCJA-Evidence Collection
- MCJA-Social Media and Professionalism
- Report Writing
- Communications
- Domestic Violence
- Searches
- Hazardous Communication and Global Harmonization
- Harassment and Discrimination Prevention
- Incident Command System Scenario Training
- Investigation of Electronic Evidence
- De-escalation Verbal and non-verbal, understanding crisis situations.
- The Neuroscience of Behaviors & Emotions
- Staff Wellness
- Unit Management
- PureFlo Respirators
- Maine Supreme Court Case Law Updates
- Law Enforcement Approach to Substance Use Disorders
- Law Enforcement Officer Stress and Wellness
- Sample Policy Course
- FEMA IS Introduction to Incident Command System
- ProVision Body Camera
- PPE
- Behavior Management
- Coronavirus Pandemic Information
- Incident Command Drills
- Elements of Critical Thinking
- Chronic Stress and Stress Management
- Critical Incidents, PTSD, and Building Resilience
Timeline
President
American Federation of State County, and Municipal Employees
01.2021 - Current
Correctional Sergeant
Department of Corrections
01.2007 - Current
Police Officer
Town of Veazie
01.2006 - 01.2009
Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections
01.2003 - 01.2007
Deputy Fire Chief
Town of Milford
01.1989 - 01.1999
High School Diploma -
Old Town High School