Patrick Thorpe

Hardworking [Job Title] skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches. Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols.

1. MILITARY SERVICE.




- Served in the US Army Reserve from 1985-2006, retired at the rank of Master Sergeant E-8.

- Trained soldiers and subordinates on military subjects.

- Was able to and wasn't afraid to take charge.

- Was selected on two occasions to train cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point. This ended up getting a letter of appreciation in my military file by the Director of Military Instruction at West Point.

- Was deployed to the middle east in 2002 in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and was awarded the Bronze Star.

- Graduated from the US Army Drill Sergeant's Academy one month shy of turning 20 years old. At the time I was one of the youngest Drill Sergeants in the Army. At the time the Drill Sergeant Academy had almost a 50% wash out rate.




2. COMMUNITY SERVICE.

- Been a 38 year member of the East Bloomfield Fire Department, served 5 years as an Assistant Fire Chief, 4 years as a Fire Commissioner and 2 years as Vice President. I have a lengthy record of training to my record and was a licensed Emergency Medical Technician for 27 years.




3. HOBBIES.

- My late father and I built a large collection of antique cars and trucks that went on to win over 90 national awards. This is a collection that I still have in my possession today.

- Of this collection, 6 of them are fire trucks, 3 pumpers, and 3 ladder trucks. Two of the trucks have no power steering and no synchro mesh transmissions. Three of them have diesel engines and air brakes.

- East Bloomfield Fire Department.

- Antique Automobile Club of America.

- Antique Fire Apparatus Club of America.

- Genesee Valley Antique Fire Apparatus Association.

- American Legion Post #282 - Lima, New York.

- Veterans of Foreign Wars - Lima Post #26.

- Been involved in old cars and trucks my entire life. Most of my vacation time is spent going to national shows.