MATTHEW W REYNOLDS
Willcox,AZ
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Lieutenant
Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry
Tucson, Arizona
09.2021 - Current
- Performs complex supervisory work in the care and custody of inmates. Work involves scheduling, training, and supervising staff; and maintaining order and discipline among inmates. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Functions as shift supervisor; supervises, instructs, trains, and ensures the safety of assigned employees and inmates; schedules employees and inmates work and off-duty time; and assists in formulating security and work procedures. B. Supervises and directs searches for contraband and provides security; counts, feeds, and supervises inmates in housing, work, and other areas accessed by stairs, steps, and ladders; and performs security of various assigned areas involving long periods of sitting and standing, and climbing stairs, steps, and ladders to reach the assigned areas. C. Supervises and provides custody and security of inmates including observing actions of inmates, squatting, and bending to perform “pat” and “strip” searches of inmates, restraining and securing sometimes assaultive inmates, and transferring and transporting inmates by walking or riding in various vehicles such as trailers, vans, buses, and other forms of transportation. D. Supervises and provides security of inmates performing technical skills such as construction, maintenance, laundry, food service, and in varied industrial and agricultural operations which involve climbing stairs, steps, and ladders and climbing around the inside and outside of buildings; works outdoors and indoors without air conditioning; works around motorized or moving equipment and machinery; and is subject to all types of weather. E. Responds to emergencies including climbing stairs, steps, and ladders while searching for escaped inmates, hearing calls for and calling for help, giving first aid at the emergency site, carrying an injured or unconscious inmate or employee various distances to safety up or down stairs, steps, and ladders; and uses force and deadly force to include the use of chemical agents or firearms to control inmates. Reads, reviews, and properly applies information found in inmate records which is related to the inmate’s health and safety and to the security of the facility; provides appropriate information to other personnel; complies with all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; enforces inmate disciplinary rules; and supervises the preparation and maintenance of records, forms, and reports.
- Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
Correctional Sergeant
Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry
Tucson, Arizona
01.2015 - Current
- Performed duties and exercises delegated responsibility and authority supervising a shift of Correctional Officer II s providing security, order, and discipline of inmates in a variety of assignments within or outside an adult institution. Devised a work schedule for staff on a periodic basis. Resolved technical or work procedure problems and questions presented by staff. Conduct inspections of duty sites to determine any problems or potential hazards to staff; alerts staff and assures proper corrective actions are taken on an unscheduled basis. Maintain logs or records of inmates entering or leaving a specified area; alerts authorities when discrepancies of counts occur. Attended and contributed as an active member of interdisciplinary team. Used hand held or stationary radio systems to communicate internally, or by network with other institutions and law enforcement officials. Received essential information at beginning of shift; holds briefing of staff, answers questions, and resolves problems. Writes summary reports following each shift of duty. Conferred with superior, presenting and resolving difficult problems or questions, discussing plans and actions to be taken and making decisions. Writes preliminary investigative reports of incidents involving staff and/or inmates; assists official investigative teams by securing area and maintaining security and order. Attends meetings relating to inmates care and treatment; gives and receives information, participates in problem solving and decision making; assures that subordinate staff are made aware of information. Provides paraprofessional counseling or crisis intervention to inmates and staff to defuse a situation or assist in rehabilitative programs; writes reports and notifies treatment staff and officials. Have performed a variety of administrative duties requiring technical skills in a specific field of expertise. Attended unit staff meetings as chairperson; direct discussions, explain, listen, guide problem solving processes, resolve conflicts; participate in decision-making. Performed related work as required.
Correctional Officer II
Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry
Tucson, Arizona
12.2006 - Current
- Shift work: Exposure to hazards associated with duties maintaining Security and discipline of inmates in or outside an Institution. Perform duties delegated responsibility and authority providing Security, order, and discipline of Inmates in a variety of assignments within or outside an adult institution. Control Inmates who become unruly or lose self-control, applies appropriate disciplinary measures, and prepares reports of incidents. Inspect cells and other living quarters of Inmates for cleanliness and sanitation, search for contraband and confiscate when found. Count Inmates entering and leaving specified areas as a Security and control check. Use portable or stationary two way radios to communicate with Officers and Staff, or other institutions, uses communication codes. Write incident and other required reports in the prescribed format and in a timely manner. Maintain proficiency with weapons and other related defense and control equipment. Perform strip searches and pat searches of Inmates when searching for drugs or other contraband items. Transport Inmates to various sites inside and outside an institution; provide security, order, and discipline. Check Security of facilities, alert for fire or other dangers or for Inmates who may have encountered an emergency health problem, alert proper response team, assist in controlling.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Buena High School
Sierra Vista, ArizonaSkills
- Very punctual, team and safety oriented
- Committed to getting the job done
- Proficient in computer system applications
- Detailed oriented and outstanding team leadership and team work qualities
- Ability to perform presentations and speak before large groups
Timeline
Correctional Lieutenant
Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry
09.2021 - Current
Correctional Sergeant
Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry
01.2015 - Current
Correctional Officer II
Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry
12.2006 - Current
High school or equivalent -
Buena High School