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Michael Neave

FAIRFIELD,CT

Summary

Dedicated Correctional Officer with extensive experience at the State of Connecticut Department of Correction, skilled in incident prevention and non-violent intervention. Proven ability to maintain safety and security while fostering positive relationships with inmates. Proficient in firearms and adept at managing prisoner transport, ensuring compliance with regulations and protocols.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer

State Of Connecticut Department Of Correction
09.1999 - 06.2021
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
  • Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
  • Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
  • Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
  • Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
  • Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
  • Administered drug tests to inmates.
  • Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
  • Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
  • Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.
  • Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
  • Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
  • Assisted in intake and release of inmates.

Operations Support

Bass Pro Shops
09.2021 - 01.2022

Operations Support at Bass Pro Shops involves a range of roles, from store-level positions assisting with daily operations and customer service to more specialized roles in corporate settings like IT, logistics, or learning and development. Responsibilities vary but often include tasks like order fulfillment, inventory management, system monitoring, maintenance, and supporting management, requiring skills in organization, communication, problem-solving, and technical proficiency with Microsoft Office and company systems. The position also included security of the store and the processing of firearms in accordance with state and federal laws.

Education

Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL

Skills

  • Incident prevention
  • Non-violent intervention
  • Visitation oversight
  • Dispatch
  • Perimeter control
  • Work crew management
  • Firearms proficiency
  • Prisoner transport
  • Mechanical

Timeline

Operations Support

Bass Pro Shops
09.2021 - 01.2022

Correctional Officer

State Of Connecticut Department Of Correction
09.1999 - 06.2021

Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Florida Institute of Technology