Patricia Dockery
New York City Department of Corrections
East Elmhurst,NY
21
years of professional experience
Proactive and diligent professional with accomplished qualifications within the investigative field. Armed with experience in actively working with the New York State Police, New York City Department of Probation, NYC District Attorneys Office, NYC Inspector General Office and NYPD Organized Crime Control Bureau- Intelligence Division. Proficient in assessing human behavior to detect deception. Displays a solid work ethic and professional demeanor, exceptional judgment skills and the capability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information and immensely capable of multitasking.
Work History
Correction Officer Investigator
12 Years 5 Months- Investigate crimes committed by inmates while incarcerated within the Department of Corrections.
- Assist in ascertaining and disseminating Intel.
- Ensure the safety and security of the departmental facility assigned to.
- Maintain the care, custody and control of those individuals incarcerated within the department of correction.
- Respond to facilities on Rikers Island as well as borough commands and court facilities, in order to gather Intel, as well as search and retrieve weapons/contraband.
- Observe the actions of security risk group inmates and interview them in order to obtain information regarding their gang affiliation and or illegal activity within the inmate population.
- Conduct investigations and generate comprehensive reports relative to such.
- Conduct daily institutional searches and work in conjunction with the facility security office.
- Cultivating Sources of Information to obtain valuable intelligence.
- Gathering intelligence of unassessed/ assessed inmates of Security Risk Group affiliation.
- Charged with the responsibility for the arrest of inmates and visitors committing crimes as defined by NYS law within the confines of DOC.
- Participant in the apprehension of erroneous discharges/ warrant executions.
- Re arrest of Inmates/ Visitors that commit Crimes on Dept Property.
- Inmate Profiles for influential/ highly assaulted inmates.
- Telephone monitoring for intel purpose.
- Inception of contraband being introduced into the facilities.
- Over Time Management Systems.
- Administrative duties for the unit.
- Equipment disbursement and Accountability.
- Training in Current SRG trends.
- Presentations for outside agencies.
- Assist the Applicant Investigation Unit with Candidates Tattoo investigations.
- Debriefing the Tour Commanders on findings to assist in the good order and operation of the facility, as well as to help prevent “Acts of Violence” within the facility.
- Investigate Serious verified threats.
Correction Officer
3 Years 1 Month- Worked to maintain the security of the Facility.
- Oversee the safety of the detained criminal offenders.
- Supervise large inmate populations.
- Conducting searches of inmates and their living quarters.
- Help to resolve inmate conflicts and issues.
- Conduct searches for Contraband.
- Supervise inmate activities.
- Supervise visits.
- Request medical assistance for inmates when necessary.
- Conduct diligent tours of areas assigned to.
- Maintain and accurate count of the total census of the areas where I was assigned.
- Respond to institutional alarms and ensure the safety of my fellow co workers.
School Safety Agent
5 Years- Regulate the flow of students at entry and dismissal.
- Maintains order of school’s interior.
- Check outer perimeters for unauthorized persons.
- Check students’ Identification.
- Challenge visitors and adhere to visitors control procedures.
- Immediately report child abuse, drugs, alcohol, gang participation.
- Use minimal force necessary to effect an arrest.
- Interprets and reviews X-ray machine screens.
- Knowledgeable of the arrest procedures.
Education
- Criminal Justice
114 credits
- Business Management
60 credits
Skills
Certified in drug testing with the NIK testing system (2014)
Certified emergency responder trained in CPR
AED and 1st Aid.
Computer literate
good communication skills
Excellent writing skills
Excellent organizational skills
Knowledge of Security Risk Groups
Knowledge of Search procedures
LENS program certification (License Event Notification Service)
Chemical agents qualified
Firearms qualified (9MM and Long arms)
Securus training/ NEX Gen
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area - Advanced Narcotics Investigations (2015)
Sirchie Crime Scene Technology and Evidence Collection (2015)
Sirchie Nark II progressive system of drug identification (2015)
Ejustice NY Criminal justice access training (2015) (2018)
NYPD Criminal Investigation Course (2016)
NYPD Ballistic Entry Training (2015)
NYS Instructor Development Course – General Topics (2017)
NYPD – Investigating subjects using social media
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area - Advanced Narcotics Investigations (2017)
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area – Interdiction Tactics D3 Specialized Tactics (2019)
Dignitary Training (2024)
Executive Protection Training (2023)
Arm Guard License
Evac Training
Mobile Detect Instructor
Certified in drug testing with the NIK testing system
Accomplishments
Employee of the Month 2018
Employee of the Month May 2026
Unit Citation 2017
Unit Citation 2018
Unit Citation 2021
Unit Citation 2022
Unit Citation 2022
Inducted into Council For Unity 2024
Timeline
Correction Officer Investigator
New York City Department of Corrections
01.2014 - CurrentRead More
Correction Officer
New York City Department of Correction RMSC (Rose M. Singer Center)
12.2010 - 01.2014Read More
School Safety Agent
NYPD
01.2005 - 01.2010Read More
LaGuardia Community College
from Business Management
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Kaplan University
from Criminal Justice
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