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Matthew Dobson

Springfield,IL

Summary

Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols. Correctional Officer offers [Number]-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. Hardworking [Job Title] skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer

IDOC
06.2009 - Current
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Menards
08.2005 - 12.2008
  • Negotiated with [Number] different freight companies and received annual contracts resulting in cost savings of [Number]%.
  • Pulled, verified and packaged items for shipment.
  • Operated forklifts, lift trucks and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
  • Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS and DHL shipping companies.
  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
  • Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments and fielded client questions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Illinois At Springfield
Springfield, IL
12.2008

Skills

  • Product Knowledge
  • Court Protocols
  • Inmate Rights
  • Central and Pod Control
  • Conflict Resolution Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Rehabilitation Services
  • Inmate Behavior Modification Tactics

Timeline

Correctional Officer

IDOC
06.2009 - Current

Shipping and Receiving Manager

Menards
08.2005 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Illinois At Springfield
Matthew Dobson