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JOHN MCGOVERN

37 Buckner Avenue, Hicksville,NY

Summary

A college graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree seeking a new career. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Particular skills and abilities include Strong communication skills (verbal and written), Management and supervisory skills. Correctional Officer experience offers 2-year history in corrections with superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with focus maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Corrections Officer

Nassau County Sheriff
05.2021 - Current
  • Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
  • Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
  • Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
  • Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
  • Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
  • Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
  • Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
  • Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
  • Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
  • Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.

Lifeguard Supervisor

Town of Oyster Bay
01.2017 - 04.2020
  • Supervise staff of over 20 lifeguards responsible for providing life protecting services at Town of Oyster Bay pools.
  • Responsibilities include:
  • Training staff
  • Scheduling
  • Ensuring that all procedures are correctly followed.
  • Lifeguard

Lifeguard

Nassau Community College
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Was responsible for providing life protecting services at school’s pool facilities.
  • Activities included:
  • Watching over college swimming classes
  • Surveying pool for distressed swimmers
  • Insuring safety of participants while on the pool deck

Lifeguard

Town Of Oyster Bay, NY
05.2014 - 05.2020

County certified lifeguard with responsibilities that included overseeing swimming activities at the Town’s facilities to make certain that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures were followed. Activities included:
• Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.

  • Responded to patron incidents in professional and timely manner.
  • Demonstrated rescue techniques and provided first aid in emergency situations.
  • Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY
08.2020

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
05.2018

Skills

  • Excellent Problem-Solving Skills
  • Search and Seizure Procedures
  • Behavioral Disorders Familiarity
  • Tracking Protocols
  • De-Escalating Conflicts

Timeline

Corrections Officer

Nassau County Sheriff
05.2021 - Current

Lifeguard Supervisor

Town of Oyster Bay
01.2017 - 04.2020

Lifeguard

Nassau Community College
01.2016 - 01.2019

Lifeguard

Town Of Oyster Bay, NY
05.2014 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Farmingdale State College

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Nassau Community College
JOHN MCGOVERN