Mark Farrar
Saint Johns,MI
Summary
Corrections Officer with extensive experience retired from the State of Michigan Department of Corrections, skilled in emergency response and crisis management. Proven ability to enforce security protocols and maintain safety, while effectively collaborating with healthcare teams. Recognized for strong verbal communication and leadership qualities in high-pressure environments.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Officer
State Of Michigan Department Of Corrections
Ionia, MI
08.2005 - 10.2020
Carried out searches in the community to locate and return patients who had fled the premises.
Safeguarded patients, employees, and public by enforcing security and fire protection protocols.
Forensic Security Officer
State Of Michigan Psychiatric Hospital
Ypsilanti, MI
09.1995 - 08.2005
- Monitored patient behavior to ensure safety and compliance with facility regulations.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing immediate support to staff and patients.
- Conducted regular security patrols to deter unauthorized access and maintain a secure environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to address behavioral incidents effectively and calmly.
- Assisted in training new security staff on protocols, safety measures, and emergency procedures.
- Documented incident reports accurately, ensuring clear communication with management and law enforcement.
Public Fire and Safety Officer
State Of Michigan Psychiatric Hospital
Northville, MI
08.1985 - 09.1995
Carried out searches in the community to locate and return patients who had fled the premises.
Safeguarded patients, employees, and public by enforcing security and fire protection protocols.
Education
No Degree - Law Enforcement
Macomb Community College
Warren, MIHigh School Diploma - Highschool
Lakeshore Highschool
St. Clair Shores, MI.06.1985
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Security procedures
- Emergency response
- Inmate supervision
- De-escalation techniques
- Policy enforcement
- Restraint techniques
- Surveillance
- Assertiveness
- File and record maintenance
- Relationship building and management
- Leadership qualities
- Crisis management
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Crime prevention
- Patrol techniques
- Motivational skills
- Coaching
- Behavioral disorders
- Excellent problem solver
- Incident prevention
- Contraband inspections
- First aid and CPR certified
- Accountability
- Tower surveillance
- Inmate rights
- Firearms proficiency
- Ethical standards of conduct
- Conflict resolution skills
- Mental health awareness
- Stress tolerance
- Self-defense techniques
- First aid training
- Correctional facility procedures
- Suicide prevention
Timeline
Corrections Officer
State Of Michigan Department Of Corrections
08.2005 - 10.2020
Forensic Security Officer
State Of Michigan Psychiatric Hospital
09.1995 - 08.2005
Public Fire and Safety Officer
State Of Michigan Psychiatric Hospital
08.1985 - 09.1995
No Degree - Law Enforcement
Macomb Community College
High School Diploma - Highschool
Lakeshore Highschool