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Matthew Varner

South Fork,PA

Summary

I am a seasoned Transport Officer with 10+ years including my time as a Correctional Officer. I am a hard working and dedicated employee who can be trusted with any and all jobs given to me. I am also depended upon for many other jobs other than my transport job, and I am seen by my co workers as trustworthy and reliable. I am looking to further my career in corrections and looking to take the next step.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Transport Officer

Indiana County Jail
Indian, PA
06.2023 - Current
  • Weekly vehicle inspections to ensure they are safe for operation. As well as maintaining accurate records of vehicle movements, maintenance, and repairs.
  • Assisted in finding new routes, as needed, to optimize time and security.
  • Cuff and shackle inmates properly and securely in order to prevent escape.
  • Maintain current lethal and taser certifications in order to do proper transports.

Correctional Officer

Indiana County Jail
Indiana, PA
04.2014 - 05.2023
  • Enforced jail rules and regulations.
  • Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and jail grounds for contraband or illegal activities.
  • Responded to emergency situations.
  • Trained new Correctional Officers in all jail policies, as well as on-the-job training.
  • Worked in Central Control, operating all doors/sliders smoothly and efficiently to get staff and inmates through the building.
  • Worked in Booking, processed new inmates, did proper strip searches, inventoried property, and did arraignments via Skype, Polycom.
  • Worked in Max Control (RHU/SNU). Enforced the different rules and regulations of both units. Oversaw inmate showers, recreation, and phone calls in the RHU, while overseeing the different special attention of inmates in the SNU.

Sales Associate

Lowes
Johnstown, PA
05.2009 - 03.2014
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.

Deputy Coroner (Internship)

Cambria County Coroners Office
Johnstown, PA
05.2012 - 08.2012
  • Observed death scene investigations and autopsies to determine the cause of death.
  • Observed interviews with family members, witnesses, and medical personnel.
  • Helped with contacting families and next of kin of deceased to inform them of deaths.
  • Helped bag and transport the deceased to the morgue.
  • Received experience of being 'on call' and having to respond to scenes at any time of day or night.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminolgy

Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, PA
05-2013

High School Diploma -

Forest Hills High School
Sidman, PA
05-2009

Skills

  • Computers and Technology
  • Communication; talking, listening, and observing
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving and Research
  • Time Management
  • Team Work and Working Individually

Other Abilities

  • Lethal, Taser, and Pepper Spray Certified
  • Training Officer
  • CPR and First Aide
  • CERT Team Member
  • Honor Gaurd Member
  • Union Secretary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Transport Officer

Indiana County Jail
06.2023 - Current

Correctional Officer

Indiana County Jail
04.2014 - 05.2023

Deputy Coroner (Internship)

Cambria County Coroners Office
05.2012 - 08.2012

Sales Associate

Lowes
05.2009 - 03.2014

Bachelor of Science - Criminolgy

Mount Aloysius College

High School Diploma -

Forest Hills High School

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