Michael Grizzard
Franklin,VA
Summary
Honorable Correctional Lieutenant with excellent communication and organizational talents. Safety-oriented and skilled in self-defense and suicide prevention. Adept at both pod and central control. Strong understanding of the laws, processes and procedures for registering, treating and maintaining prisoners. Ethical Correctional Lieutenant with talents in data management and reports generation and analysis. Exceptional security awareness and to work directly with departments to achieve a clarity in communications. Proficiency in tactical weapons and personnel management.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Lieutenant
Sussex State Correctional Center
2021.03 - Current
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
- Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge.
- Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
- Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Supervised 20+ employees and performance of tasks and managed 400+ offenders.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Participated in development of correctional policies and procedures.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Correctional Lieutenant
Deerfield Correctional Center
2007.06 - 2021.03
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
- Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge.
- Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
- Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Supervised 20 employees and performance of tasks and managed 400+ offenders.
- Supervised 25 employees and performance of tasks and managed 400+ offenders.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Participated in development of correctional policies and procedures.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Correctional Officer
Southampton Correctional Center
1994.03 - 1998.05
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
Boatswain's Mate
US Navy
1987.09 - 1991.09
- Trained deck division personnel in upkeep of ship's external structure, marlinspike, painting, rigging and deck equipment.
- Performed Search and Rescue (SAR) operations and responded to both military and civilian ships needing assistance.
- Oversaw underway replenishment procedures to maintain equipment used in unloading and loading cargo.
- Oversaw cargo handling and inspected anchoring, mooring, fueling, towing and transferring of personnel and cargo.
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.
- Operated large marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
- Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
- Learned to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators and models.
- Loaded cargo according to ship capacity and appropriate weight load distribution.
- Inspected and assessed telecommunication systems and navigational instruments to prepare for and manage safe piloting.
- Consulted maps, weather reports or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
- Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen.
- Took responsibility for ship operations in cases of injury or illness.
- Maintained boat logs and oversaw cargo storage on or below decks, securing items and protecting products from damage or loss.
- Verified presence of cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment and dredging gear prior to departures.
- Employed telecommunications equipment to coordinate marine traffic and organize navigation.
- Utilized navigation expertise and tools to set courses and determine ship position throughout travel.
- Consulted various maps, charts, weather reports and navigation equipment to determine and direct boat movements.
- Determined speeds by using charts, area plotting sheets and compasses.
- Maintained timetables by monitoring and managing loading and discharging of cargo and passengers and arranging for boat to be fueled, restocked with supplies and repaired.
- Managed efficient supply and food replenishment at port stops.
- Navigated vessel routes and used navigation equipment to verify accuracy of calculations.
- Verified hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen levels to check on systems operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southampton High School
Courtland, VA08.1987
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Troubleshooting
- Critical Thinking
- Task Prioritization
- Written Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Clerical Support
- Attention to Detail
- Word, Excel, Powerpoint Software Proficiency
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Analytical Thinking
- Public Speaking
Timeline
Correctional Lieutenant
Sussex State Correctional Center
2021.03 - Current
Correctional Lieutenant
Deerfield Correctional Center
2007.06 - 2021.03
Correctional Officer
Southampton Correctional Center
1994.03 - 1998.05
Boatswain's Mate
US Navy
1987.09 - 1991.09
High School Diploma -
Southampton High School
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