Michael Chitwood Sr.

Work History

Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

New Horizons

Muscatine, IA

04.2023 - Current

Tracked participant attendance, contributions and progress according to objectives.
Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
Identified problem areas impacting participants' ability to successfully complete treatment.
Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Gathered and assessed data regarding program activities to help with effective decision making.
Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.

Energy Auditor

Project Now Community Action Agency

Rock Island, IL

05.2021 - 04.2023

Analyzed client's energy usage by collecting electricity information and made recommendations to optimize energy usage.
Participated in training and other industry events.
Managed energy efficiency program operations.
Responded to incoming program emails and telephone inquiries.
Planned and implemented energy-efficient approaches to address costly problems and save clients average of $500.
Developed and updated client reports and documents to maintain customer service and internal records.
Traveled in assigned service territory to meet client needs.
Built and maintained relationships with program staff, subcontractors and outside stakeholders.

Corrections Officer

Scott County Sheriff's Office

Davenport, IA

12.2022 - 02.2023

Conducted thorough cell searches to uncover contraband and other materials not allowed at facility.
Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications.
Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.
Patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings and prisoner property and clothing to ensure welfare, security and safety.
Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
Maintained correct physical head count for inmates.
Maintained communications with staff and inmate body to maintain safe, effective prison environment.
Recognized signs of problems, such as despondency, depression and anger in order to prevent riots or suicides.

Detention Deputy

Pueblo County Sheriff's Office

Pueblo, CO

03.2015 - 10.2019

Exercised independent and sound judgment in enforcing proper inmate behavior and responding to incidents.
Performed searches of people, vehicles, mail items and dormitories.
Followed daily routine schedule and took head counts of all inmates in assigned cell block.
Exercised surveillance and control over 800 inmates.
Subdued and restrained resisting inmates using hands and feet while employing defensive tactics and approved non-lethal weapons.
Transported and escorted inmates to hospitals, court and other institutions.
Conducted inmate and detention facility visual surveillance to identify and subdue unrest.
Interviewed different victims, witnesses and suspects to gather and record information for ongoing and future investigations.
Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
Monitored conduct of prisoners in housing unit or during work or recreational activities to prevent escape or violence.
Counseled inmates and responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
Inspected locks, window bars, doors and security systems to support escape prevention.
Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates.
Maintained records of prisoners' identification and charges.
Distributed commissary items and dispensed prescribed medication to prisoners.
Used appropriate means to discipline prisoners.
Issued clothing, tools and other authorized items to inmates.
Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
Searched prisoners and vehicles and conducted shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband.
Conducted investigations of crimes committed within prison.

91H Track Vehicle Mechanic

US Army

Fort Carson, CO

02.2010 - 05.2014

Placed orders for parts necessary to complete vehicle repairs and installations.
Completed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
Operated specialty equipment, standard tools and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
Performed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
Evaluated vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
Raised trucks, buses and heavy parts or equipment with hydraulic jacks or hoists.
Followed orders and carried out mission directives with professionalism and compassion despite chaotic and emotionally stressful circumstances.
Worked in small groups to accomplish complex goals within tight deadlines and standards.
Displayed leadership in accomplishing assignments and learning new skills.
Developed expertise in small arms use, care and accountability.
Provided tactical and technical guidance to facilitate unit duties.
Used rifles, machine guns and other weapons to suppress enemy forces during warfare.
Performed inspections to keep equipment in working order.
Targeted, fired and maintained weapons used to destroy enemy positions.
Secured and protected air, land and sea positions from enemy attack.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

Energy Auditor

Corrections Officer

Detention Deputy

91H Track Vehicle Mechanic

Education

Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology

Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology

High School Diploma -

Skills

Work Availability

Timeline

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