Matthew Longino
Breaux Bridge,LA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Sheriff, St. Martin Parish
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's office
St. Martinville , Louisiana
08.2005 - Current
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
- Provided guidance and counseling services to help inmates adjust to their new environment and develop life skills needed upon release from prison.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinates concerning violations of policy or procedure observed during shift changes.
- Collaborated with outside agencies such as social workers, psychologists, probation officers., when necessary.
- Served as liaison between families of inmates ensuring they were kept informed about their loved ones' progress in custody.
- 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 and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
- Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Monitored conduct of prisoners in housing unit or during work or recreational activities to prevent escape or violence.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
- Searched prisoners and vehicles and conducted shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband.
- Counseled inmates and responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
- Maintained records of prisoners' identification and charges.
- Used appropriate means to discipline prisoners.
- Issued clothing, tools and other authorized items to inmates.
- Took prisoners into custody and escorted to locations within and outside facility.
- Guarded facility entrances to screen visitors.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of [Type] facility.
- Conducted investigations of crimes committed within prison.
Sheriff's Deputy
Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office
Marksville, LA
05.2000 - 08.2005
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- 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.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates.
Crew Member Cook
Mcdonalds, PDI FOODS
Bunkie, LA
07.1998 - 05.2000
- Prepared and cooked food items according to recipes and menu specifications.
- Cleaned, stocked and restocked workstations with ingredients and supplies.
- Operated grills, deep fryers, ovens, broilers, steamers, blenders and other kitchen equipment.
- Followed health and safety regulations while handling food products.
- Maintained a clean, organized workspace throughout the shift.
- Completed opening and closing duties including setting up necessary supplies for each shift.
- Adhered to company guidelines regarding portion control measures for all dishes served.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bayou Chicot High School
Bayou Chicot, La05-2020
P.O.S.T. -
ALETA
Iberia, La01-2007
Skills
- Weapons Handling
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Safety-oriented
- Suicide Prevention
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Defensive Tactics
- Crisis intervention training
- Employee Coaching
- Work Planning
- Officer Training
- Inmate Supervision
- Staff Scheduling
- Weapons training
- Inmate Transport
- Inspections
- Staff Supervision
- Emergency Response
- Inmate movement control
- Conflict Management
- Surveillance monitoring
- Records Maintenance
Certification
- P.O.S.T.- Annual certification (consecutively since 2007)
- ● La.P.O.S.T. firearms qualification- Annual certification (consecutive since 2007)
- ● Pressure Point control techniques- 2007
- P.O.S.T. 90 hr. Certification- 2005
- Electronic control devices- 2005 ● O.C.Pepper spray-2005
- Pepperball launcher- 2005 ●
- CS\OCspray- 2002
- CODISDNA-2005 \
- Taser- Electronic control Device-2014
- ● Pepperball instructor\Armorer- biennial since 2018 to present
- ● I.C.E. shield, and B.A.N.D.I.T. instructor certification- 2021
- ● First line supervisor ● Enlightened management
- ● Suicide prevention and awareness
- ● Crisis intervention Training (C.I.T.) certified- 2016
- ● CPR\AED\First Aid-biennial certification- consecutive since 2005)
- ● Evasive driving (EVOC) training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff, St. Martin Parish
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's office
08.2005 - Current
Sheriff's Deputy
Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office
05.2000 - 08.2005
Crew Member Cook
Mcdonalds, PDI FOODS
07.1998 - 05.2000
High School Diploma -
Bayou Chicot High School
P.O.S.T. -
ALETA
- P.O.S.T.- Annual certification (consecutively since 2007)
- ● La.P.O.S.T. firearms qualification- Annual certification (consecutive since 2007)
- ● Pressure Point control techniques- 2007
- P.O.S.T. 90 hr. Certification- 2005
- Electronic control devices- 2005 ● O.C.Pepper spray-2005
- Pepperball launcher- 2005 ●
- CS\OCspray- 2002
- CODISDNA-2005 \
- Taser- Electronic control Device-2014
- ● Pepperball instructor\Armorer- biennial since 2018 to present
- ● I.C.E. shield, and B.A.N.D.I.T. instructor certification- 2021
- ● First line supervisor ● Enlightened management
- ● Suicide prevention and awareness
- ● Crisis intervention Training (C.I.T.) certified- 2016
- ● CPR\AED\First Aid-biennial certification- consecutive since 2005)
- ● Evasive driving (EVOC) training
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