Matthew Downs
Corrections Sergent
Kennebunk,ME
Summary
Accomplished Correctional Sergeant with a proven track record at Strafford County Department of Corrections, adept in inmate and staff supervision, and excelling in de-escalation techniques and effective communication. Assisted in policy development and emergency response coordination, enhancing facility security and staff performance. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving aptitude and multitasking abilities, ensuring operational excellence and safety.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
Strafford County Department of Corrections
07.2005 - Current
- Inspected housing cells and directed Officers in completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Supervised up to 20 employees and performance of tasks and managed up to 450 offenders.
- Handled inmate counts and cell searches.
- Participated in development of correctional policies and procedures.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Evaluated job performance of subordinate staff members regularly while providing constructive feedback for improvement opportunities.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different Jail locations.
- Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Information Systems Technology
Great Bay Community College
Portsmouth, NH12-2017
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
McIntosh College
Dover, NH05-2004
Skills
- Inmate supervision
- Security procedures
- Staff supervision
- Officer training
- Surveillance monitoring
- Security protocols
- De-escalation techniques
- Policy enforcement
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving aptitude
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel and Word to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets and other Facility Forms.
- Achieved multiple Innovation awards by introducing video monitoring systems to update the Jail security system.
- Installed and maintained the Jail RFID card reader system.
- Assisted Staff in basic desktop and IT troubleshooting needs.
- Achieved First Shift Officer of the Year Award.
- SRT Team member.
- Distraction Devices Instructor.
- Teach Inmate Manipulation and Anatomy of a Setup to New Trainees.
- CPR/First Aid Certified.
Certification
- Distraction Devices, Instructor Safariland
- CPR/First Aid Training - Current
Work Availability
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Timeline
Correctional Sergeant
Strafford County Department of Corrections
07.2005 - Current
Associate of Science - Information Systems Technology
Great Bay Community College
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
McIntosh College
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