Philip Rockhill
Gansevoort,NY
Summary
Seasoned, resourceful Correctional Officer familiar with problem-solving and crisis-management techniques necessary to effectively navigate prison environment. Detailed supervision for day-to-day inmate interactions, including recreation, leisure and work-site activity. Safety-focused dedication with results-oriented planning and protocol establishment to maintain safety for all.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrections Officer
Great Meadow Correctional Facility
Comstock, NY
04.2012 - Current
- Adhered to all regulations regarding the handling of weapons while on duty.
- Intervened during conflicts between inmates, utilizing de-escalation techniques when possible.
- Ensured safety and security of inmates within the facility by conducting searches, supervising activities, and maintaining order.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations that may arise within the facility.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on departmental policies and procedures related to corrections work.
- Provided transportation services for transporting prisoners from one location to another according to court orders or other directives.
- Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
- Maintained correct physical head count for inmates.
- Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.
Behavior Detection Officer TSA
TSA
Albany, NY
05.2008 - 08.2010
- Observed passengers for any suspicious activity or behavior while they were boarding the aircraft.
- Developed strategies for detecting possible terrorist threats through observation of passengers' movements and interactions.
- Participated in regular meetings and trainings sessions designed to refresh knowledge about current threat levels, terrorist tactics and strategies and update BDO's on new technologies used for detection purposes.
- Conducted interviews with travelers who exhibited suspicious behaviors to determine if additional security measures are necessary.
- Provided reports on observed behaviors that could be related to criminal activities or terrorism attempts.
- Responded quickly and efficiently during emergency situations.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations involving potential threat scenarios at airports.
- Collaborated with federal agencies such as TSA, FBI, CIA, in order to share intelligence information regarding potential threats.
- Monitored and evaluated body language, facial expressions, speech patterns, clothing and mannerisms of passengers to detect any unusual behavior.
- Identified potential threats by recognizing behavioral cues that may indicate a person is planning an attack.
- Performed searches of baggage and personal items when necessary based on observations made during screening process.
- Utilized various communication devices such as radios, computers, cell phones to communicate with other BDOs regarding suspicious activities or persons observed during screenings.
Schwan's Food Company
Schwan's Food Company
Malone And Albany, NY
09.1995 - 05.2008
- Sales Manager for a multi-million dollar facility of 40 employees, 35 trucks, inventory, and all operations.
- Hired, trained, and coached all personnel.
- Reported any incidents involving accidents, traffic violations, or property damage promptly.
- Collected payments from customers upon delivery of goods.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on vehicles including oil changes, tire rotation.
- Delivered goods to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
- Handled customer complaints professionally and courteously.
- Adhered to all company policies related to driving safely and responsibly on the roadways.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections of delivery vehicle to ensure safe operation.
Education
Corrections Officer - Corrections
NYS DOCCS
Albany Training Academy06-2012
Transportation Security Administration - TSA Operations
TSA U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Albany, NY05-2008
Associate of Science - Business And Criminal Justice
Canton College of Technology
Canton, NY03-1991
Skills
- Security Procedures
- Records Management
- Emergency Response
- Verbal Communication
- Trained in defensive tactics
- State and federal laws knowledge
- Restraint Techniques
- Weapons Training
- Firearms proficiency
- Arsenal and Key Control
- Evidence collection
- Explosive Trace Detection Trained (ETD Analysis)
- Body Language Interpretation
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Behavior Analysis
- Professionalism
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- Accountability
Certification
- NYS Unrestricted Pistol License Issued 2/26/1993
- HR218 Annual Firearms Qualification
- CDL Class B License
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Great Meadow Correctional Facility
04.2012 - Current
Behavior Detection Officer TSA
TSA
05.2008 - 08.2010
Schwan's Food Company
Schwan's Food Company
09.1995 - 05.2008
Corrections Officer - Corrections
NYS DOCCS
Transportation Security Administration - TSA Operations
TSA U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Associate of Science - Business And Criminal Justice
Canton College of Technology
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