Nick Huelter
Corrections Management
La Grande,OR
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Reliable Manager with 7 years of experience in budgeting, strategic planning and management. Strong leadership skills with unique talent for resolving conflicts among colleagues and customer base. Focused on using effective recruitment strategies and candidate pipelines to meet employment needs in a challenging public safety environment. Very strong ability to think outside the box and pitch creative solutions in the advancement of mutual goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Corrections Lieutenant
Union County Sheriff's Office
La Grande , OR
10.2019 - Current
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget.
- Manage a 2.5 million dollar operating budget and supervise up to 20 public safety employees.
- Management of all recruiting, hiring, promotion, retention, and training of all employees in our division.
Board Member
Grande Ronde Hospital
La Grande , OR
01.2021 - Current
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Assisted with development of organizational budgets and resource allocation plans.
- Monitored financial metric and provided strategic direction to support financial stability.
- Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
- Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
- Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
- Currently serve as Board Secretary, Chair of Finance Committee, Vice Chair of Community Benefit, prior Chair of Audit Committee
Corrections Sergeant
Union County Sheriff's Office
La Grande , OR
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
Corrections Corporal
Union County Sheriff's Office
La Grande , OR
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep facility running efficiently.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
Corrections Deputy
Union County Sheriff's Office
La Grande , OR
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Searched for contraband, weapons and drugs.
- Inspected facilities and living quarters to verify each met state and local standards.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Anthropology
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR 08.2011 - 06.2015
Skills
- Jail inspections
Training and Development
Teambuilding
Planning and Coordination
Personnel file management
Policy and procedure development
Recruitment
Budget Analysis
Accomplishments
- Obtained the top position, via 4 promotions, available at my current employer and obtained all 6 levels of certification offered to Law Enforcement Professionals in the state of Oregon in 8 years.
- Chair of Union County Safety Committee.
- Participated in community wide MDT's, Committees, and Workgroups with a wide range of community members and organizations.
- Established good working relationships with a variety of community leaders and organizations.
Certification
Corrections Officer Basic
Timeline
Risk Management Certification
08-2024
NCIC/LEDS
01-2024
Corrections Officer Advanced
02-2022
Corrections Officer Executive
01-2022
Board Member
Grande Ronde Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Corrections Officer Management
01-2020
Corrections Lieutenant
Union County Sheriff's Office
10.2019 - Current
Corrections Officer Supervisory
05-2019
Corrections Officer Intermediate
03-2018
Corrections Sergeant
Union County Sheriff's Office
01.2018 - 10.2019
Corrections Corporal
Union County Sheriff's Office
02.2017 - 01.2018
Corrections Officer Basic
02-2016
Corrections Deputy
Union County Sheriff's Office
02.2015 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Anthropology
Eastern Oregon University
08.2011 - 06.2015
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