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Michael Cannata

Carmel,NY

Summary

Dedicated and hardworking professional skilled in team leadership, training and development, as well as creation and implementation of Training programs and protocols. Offering to work both independently and as collaborative member of team to improve processes and meet organizational goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Officer Specialist

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Danbury, CT
09.2023 - Current
  • Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
  • Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
  • Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
  • Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
  • Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.

Legal Assistant

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Brooklyn, NY
11.2021 - 07.2023
  • Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
  • Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
  • Drafted legal complaints, summonses and interrogatories.
  • Liaised between attorney and outside counsel, exchanging information.
  • Conducted research and analyzed documents to prepare findings and formulate alternatives.
  • Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
  • Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
  • Delivered subpoenas and coordinated law office activities.

Correctional Counselor

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
New York, NY
02.2020 - 11.2021
  • Determined and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
  • Supervised and inspected inmates' rooms and premises for illegal items.
  • Supervised adult offenders to monitor compliance with court ordered conditions.
  • Managed full-cycle caseloads, including pretrial, pre-sentence and client supervision.
  • Counseled adult felony offenders with legal, substance abuse, mental health, employment and personal problems.
  • Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by preparing offender reports for corrective action planning.
  • Prepared parole administration documentation with zero discrepancies.

Lieutenant

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
New York, NY
10.2015 - 02.2020
  • Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of personnel and general public.
  • Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
  • Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
  • Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
  • Conducted urinalysis tests on staff and inmates to test for illicit drugs.
  • Used Less Lethal weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
  • Assigned inmates to open and appropriate housing units.
  • Oversaw facility operations when monitoring inmate movement, meal preparation and service, prisoner escorting, and video surveillance.
  • Assigned and monitored training needs, daily tasks, and responsibilities of subordinate staff members to close knowledge and performance gaps.
  • Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
  • Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of pre-trial facility.

Senior Officer Specialist

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
New York, NY
01.2002 - 10.2015
  • Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
  • Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
  • Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
  • Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
  • Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
  • Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
  • Supervised visitation and checked visitors for proper identification and contraband.

Correctional Officer

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Lakehurst, NJ
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
  • 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.
  • Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
  • Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
  • Instructed inmates on work detail and oversaw work-site transportation.

Field Radio Operator

United States Marine Corps Reserve
Amityville, NY
01.1997 - 12.2001
  • Sent and received messages using communications equipment.
  • Performed troubleshooting and maintenance on communication equipment.
  • Served as a Primary Marksmanship Instructor, Fireteam Leader and Training Non-Commissioned Officer.
  • Applied cryptographic code expertise to send and receive communications.
  • Designed, installed, calibrated and connected Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI) radio equipment, antennas and power sources to achieve field mission objectives and support units.
  • Built equipment and antennas to set up and tune radios.
  • Routinely updated and changed frequencies and cryptographic codes to maintain communication integrity.

Auxiliary Police Officer

New York Police Department
Brooklyn, NY
06.1997 - 01.2001
  • Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
  • Monitored and investigated suspicious persons and situations, as well as unusual activities.
  • Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
  • Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
  • Rendered assistance to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries or medical crises.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lafayette High School
Brooklyn, NY
06.1994

Skills

Senior Officer Specialist, Correctional Officer, Legal Assistant, Correctional Counselor, Lieutenant, Federal Bureau of prisons

Lead Firearms Instructor, Federal Bureau of Prisons

Self Defense Instructor, Federal Bureau of Prisons

Disturbance Control Team Member, Federal Bureau of Prisons

Lead Tactical Instructor, Federal Bureau of Prisons

Chemical Munitions Instructor, Federal Bureau of prisons

Less lethal Munitions Instructor, Federal Bureau of Prisons

United States Marine Corps (Communications, Primary Marksmanship Instructor)

Auxiliary Police Officer NYPD

  • Emergency Management
  • Facility Security
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Contraband Seizure
  • Non-Violent Intervention
  • Crisis Management
  • Crime Prevention
  • Trained in Defensive Tactics
  • Prisoner Transport
  • CCTV Monitoring
  • Emergency Response
  • Weapons Training
  • Evidence Preservation
  • Restraint Techniques
  • First Aid and CPR Certified

Timeline

Senior Officer Specialist

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
09.2023 - Current

Legal Assistant

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
11.2021 - 07.2023

Correctional Counselor

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
02.2020 - 11.2021

Lieutenant

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
10.2015 - 02.2020

Senior Officer Specialist

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
01.2002 - 10.2015

Correctional Officer

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
01.2001 - 01.2002

Auxiliary Police Officer

New York Police Department
06.1997 - 01.2001

Field Radio Operator

United States Marine Corps Reserve
01.1997 - 12.2001

High School Diploma -

Lafayette High School
Michael Cannata