Matthew Orwig
Lewistown,IL
Summary
I have leadership experience using conflict resolution skills while supervising a team of correctional professionals to ensure security protocols are adhered to for the safety inside facilities. I am a results-driven professional with a track record of enforcing regulations, utilizing efficient crisis management techniques, and supporting team goals.
In my role as Institutional Fire Safety Officer, I have years of practice with fire safety protocols and emergency management. I’ve been able to utilize my ever-growing knowledge of fire prevention techniques to enhance workplace safety.
I am known throughout my facility for my collaborative spirit, my adaptability, and for fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment. I have experience administering emergency medical care in combat settings, utilizing advanced techniques to stabilize and treat patients in high-stress environments. My track record reflects my ability to effectively communicate to ensure safety in a variety of environments
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Institutional Fire Safety Officer
State of Illinois - Illinois Department of Corrections
Canton, IL
05.2024 - Current
- Expert in the correctional setting's mitigation, prevention, and procedures for fire-related emergencies
- Regularly inspected fire safety equipment to ensure readiness
- Educate team members on up-to-the-date life-saving techniques and equipment in use
- Assist in investigating fires to determine their cause
- Evaluate team members on job performance and productivity
- Maintained detailed records of inspections, violations, and corrective actions taken, providing valuable data for future analysis.
- Continuously updated knowledge on new technologies in the field of fire prevention, enabling informed decision-making when upgrading equipment or systems.
- Developed comprehensive fire safety plans tailored to specific building layouts and occupancy types, reducing potential risks.
- Improved fire safety awareness by conducting regular training sessions and workshops for staff members.
- Reduced risk of fire hazards by regularly inspecting facilities and recommending necessary improvements to management.
Correctional Sergeant
State of Illinois - Illinois Department of Corrections
Canton, IL
06.2020 - Current
- As a correctional Sergeant I am a front-line supervisor over correctional officers and individuals in custody within an IDOC facility
- I assist in the orientation and training of new officers providing ongoing training and practical advice to subordinates in proper job performance
- At the beginning of every shift, I perform an inventory of all assigned equipment/tools for the work location I am assigned to for that shift
- I manage concerns and issues related to the supervision of individuals in custody while maintaining order in the facility
- Monitor and coordinated work assignments and duties of employees and individuals in custody
- Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Conducted thorough investigations into allegations of misconduct or rule violations, resulting in fair disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Served as a role model for subordinates, demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of job responsibilities.
- Supervised employees and performance of tasks.
- Evaluated job performance of subordinate staff members regularly while providing constructive feedback for improvement opportunities.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinates for accuracy before forwarding them up the chain of command for further action if needed.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts during critical incidents, ensuring effective communication among team members and adherence to protocol.
Correctional Officer
State of Illinois - Illinois Department of Corrections
Canton, IL
06.2012 - 05.2020
- While working as a Correctional Officer, I have worked on many different posts throughout the institution always maintaining safety, security, and sanitation throughout
- I have supervised multiple offenders on multiple shifts including supervising a yard or gym that may occupy 100 to 200 offenders at a time
- I have worked within housing units and supervised up to 200 offenders during day room as well
- Working on the walks, helping to maintain security, I have escorted lines to and from locations within the institution
- A normal shift includes duties such as, taking count of the offenders in my area, maintaining inventory of both the tools that the offender may have and the equipment that fellow staff are assigned
- Throughout my career I have trained multiple staff members on various security post, to include new lieutenants, regarding how to properly maintain their inventories as well
- Daily, I also ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of my work area as well as instruct the offenders to do the same by issuing proper supplies
- In addition, I maintain a record of all equipment issued throughout my shift such as firearms, ammunition, restraints, keys, radios, to name a few
- My job requires me to have thorough knowledge of the institutional rules and regulations as well as enforcing them
- I have voluntarily taken temporary assignments to Correctional Sergeant multiple times giving me some experience assuming their daily duties as well
- I am currently an active team member on the IRCC Tact team
- I am knowledgeable of purposes, methods and practices of both departmental and institutional rules, regulations and the control of inmates while operating in a tactical capacity
- I can effectively conduct cell extractions and give directions to inmates being either extracted or escorted from one location to another
- Supervises mass line movement of inmates during tactical operations such as large-scale shakedowns
- Prepares reports of tactical operations, precalculated use of force documentation, accidents or violations of rules
- Enforces disciplinary, safety, security and custodial details
Chemical worker / Farm assistant
Curless Flying Service
Astoria, IL
03.2011 - 05.2012
- As a chemical worker I had to be knowledgeable of the chemicals I was working with and the effects they would have been mixed with different chemicals
- I maintained safety precautions while always working with dangerous/deadly chemicals
- Chemical work consisted of storing and organizing these items for winter, preparing mixtures for spray loads to be used in planes, and loading/unloading trucks for transportation of product
- Keeping up on routine maintenance of large tractors, semi-trucks and trailers, along with detachable equipment such as bat wing mowers, tillable machines, and planters
- had a CDL and transported grain, water, chemicals, and fuel over local and state highways
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
Combat Medic
IL National Guard
Macomb, IL
10.2007 - 05.2011
- While being assigned to the HHD 44th Chem Bn, I helped in training other soldiers throughout the companies on first aid, basic combat lifesaving skills, how to initiate an IV line into someone’s body, how to assess signs and systems of minor problems, and basic anatomy and physiology of the human body
- I maintained a supply cage of medical equipment as well as organized and ordered product for the company to used / train with
- I checked on my team to make sure they were completing their assigned duties for each drill
- I informed the team as to when the drill dates where and the task they were too complete before coming to drill
- I contacted to after the last day of drill to make sure everyone made it home safely
- Educated military personnel on first aid techniques and preventative medicine practices to reduce injury rates within the unit.
- Increased soldier readiness through regular health screenings, vaccinations, and preventive medicine initiatives.
- Improved overall team efficiency by maintaining accurate records of supplies, equipment, and medical treatments administered.
Sales Associate / Clerk
County Market
Lewistown, IL
04.2010 - 02.2011
- My responsibilities included stocking, rotating products, pull out of dates, cleaning areas that needed to be cleaned, ordering, inventory, and returns
- I worked in multiple departments
- I trained multiple workers within the store itself
- I received and organized product from distributors and vendors
- I distributed product to each department throughout the work site
- Maintained storage of backstock within the warehouse area
- Maintained storage of caustics and toxic substance for compliance with safety and sanitation procedures for all areas
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
Sales Associate / Clerk
County Market
Lewistown, IL
02.2006 - 05.2008
Education
High School Diploma -
Western Illinois University
Skills
- Fire service leadership
- Firefighter personal protective equipment
- Vehicle extrication
- Hazardous materials handling
- De-escalation techniques
- Emergency response
- Policy enforcement
- First aid training
- Conflict resolution skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Casualty triage
- Tactical combat casualty care
- Vital signs
- Hemorrhage control
- Security protocols
- Contraband control
Work Email
matthew.orwig@illinois.gov
Work Number
309-647-7030
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 09/04/89
Private Email
orwigmatthew@yahoo.com
Timeline
Institutional Fire Safety Officer
State of Illinois - Illinois Department of Corrections
05.2024 - Current
Correctional Sergeant
State of Illinois - Illinois Department of Corrections
06.2020 - Current
Correctional Officer
State of Illinois - Illinois Department of Corrections
06.2012 - 05.2020
Chemical worker / Farm assistant
Curless Flying Service
03.2011 - 05.2012
Sales Associate / Clerk
County Market
04.2010 - 02.2011
Combat Medic
IL National Guard
10.2007 - 05.2011
Sales Associate / Clerk
County Market
02.2006 - 05.2008
High School Diploma -
Western Illinois University