Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security in correctional facilities. Proven ability to manage challenging situations with calm and assertive approach. Skilled in conflict resolution, surveillance, enforcing policy and embracing diversity as well as equity and inclusion in the workplace. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective teamwork in high-pressure environments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Buildings and Grounds Superintendent
Department of Corrections
06.2018 - 01.2025
Reviewed project design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or security issues. Worked directly with the Department of Administration project managers and outside contractors.
Resolved conflicts efficiently among 14 team members, including trades, general labor and subordinate supervisors, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
Communicated effectively with Security and Administration throughout each stage of the projects for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly. Agency contact for many multi million dollar projects including a 7.3 million dollar health services building renovation.
Tasked with efficiently managing a $345,000 department budget. Reviewed all department requests for purchases.
Responsible for submitting concept papers, small, large, all agency and enumerated projects.
Coordinated emergency water main, boiler, electrical and security systems repairs in a timely manner to meet daily operational needs.
Buildings and Grounds Supervisor
Department of Corrections
12.2016 - 06.2018
Directly supervised 13 employees including trades and general laborers.
Monitored and reported in-house projects to superintendent. Purchase tools and materials for repair or replacement of items in insure uninterrupted daily operations.
Promoted a strong teamwork environment by fostering open communication and collaboration among staff members.
Ensured grounds maintenance of 288 acre facility including 95 acres inside secure perimeter fence.
Locksmith/ Facility Repair Worker
Department of Corrections
12.2015 - 12.2016
Collaborated with supervisors, security and administration to complete complex projects efficiently and effectively.
Delivered timely preventative maintenance services for institution, prolonging equipment life and preventing unexpected breakdowns.
Used key cutting machines to duplicate or cut new keys.
Used a master key system, pinned locks and code cut keys from blanks.
Responsible for over 10,000 locks including security detention, commercial and residential applications.
Assigned key rings to staff as directed by security. Updated Key Watcher and Key Tracer systems.
Corrections Officer
Department of Corrections
07.1992 - 12.2025
Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities throughout institutions. Searched cells and removed contraband.
Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and enforce institution policy.
Reduced inmate altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations. Used physical force, electronic devices and incapacitating agents according to DOC policy.
Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and to prevent contraband from entering facility.
Reported notable incidents to supervisors in a timely manner.