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Phillip Sousa

Dallas,OR

Summary

Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Correctional Officer role at your company

Focused Corrections Officer versed in managing offender populations with respect, integrity and commitment to safety. Supervises daily operations and maintains control and order to reduce incident risk. Strong command of cell inspection protocols and contraband confiscation.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Correctional Officer

BOP FCI Sheridan
Sheridan, Oregon
10.2022 - Current
  • Detected and removed contraband through unscheduled cell inspections..
  • Reduced incident risk by remaining alert for signs of disorder or tension.
  • Supervised offender work details, including institutional grounds maintenance and buildings.
  • Oversee inmates during meals, visits, recreation, and telephone calls.
  • Write daily reports to help further treatment strategies and diagnostic efforts.
  • Apprehend escapees safely while following proper techniques.
  • Sign in all visitors and complete appropriate visitation log forms.
  • Receive property from incoming inmates, provide receipts, and inspect for contraband.
  • Continually monitored dormitories for inappropriate activity.
  • Conducted orientation classes with new inmates to include counseling inmates on behavior in the units.
  • Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
  • Collaborated with outside agencies such as social workers, psychologists, and probation officers when necessary.
  • Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
  • Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
  • Provided guidance and counseling services to help inmates adjust to their new environment and develop life skills needed upon release from prison.
  • Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
  • Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
  • Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
  • Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
  • Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
  • Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
  • Facilitated communication between inmates and facility staff, including relaying requests and grievances.
  • Served as a role model for inmates by demonstrating positive behavior and promoting educational and vocational training programs.
  • Assisted in the processing of new inmates, including taking photographs, collecting personal information, and explaining facility rules.
  • Counseled inmates and responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
  • Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
  • Reported on quality of inmate work and violations committed by prisoners.
  • Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
  • Worked in Special Housing Unit, maintaining good order and discipline of all inmates and safety and security of the institution.

Squadron Duty Officer

United States Marine Corps
San Diego, CA
12.2017 - 06.2021
  • Maintain good order and discipline within Squadron and the Squadron barracks
  • Received orders and reported to the Squadron Commander and Squadron SgtMaj
  • Conducted security checks on all Classified material and secured locations
  • Conducted security checks at Squadron Barracks
  • Conducted rooms inspections at the Squadron Barracks to insure Squadron standers, cleanliness and rules were being followed
  • Conducted Heath and welfare checks on Squadron personnel who were considered sick, mentally unstable, and or detained personnel.

Retention Non-Commission Officer

Untied States Oregon National Guard
Clackamas, NC
11.2016 - 06.2021
  • Develop and monitor the Command re-enlistment program
  • Counsel on there members on there performance improvement for promotion and retention
  • Advise members on there career opportunities, education benefits, internal career training requirements for advancement
  • Responsible for accurate documentation of processes pertaining to career planning such as retention bonuses, re- enlistment contracts and contract extension agreements, and other Department of Defense forms related to recruiting and retention
  • Conduct briefings and presentations to Command Staff.

Career Planner

United States Marine Corps
San Diego, CA
11.2016 - 06.2021
  • Developed and monitor the Command reenlistment program
  • Advised Marines on there performance improvement for promotion and retention
  • Advised Marines on the following: career opportunities, education benefits, First Term Alignment Plan (FTAP), Subsequent Alignment Plan (STAP), Professional Military Education (PME) requirements published via the latest MARADMIN's, Special Duty Assignments (SDA), Enlisted Career Force Controls (ECFC), promotion tempos, selection zones for promotion, service limits to include involuntary separation pay
  • Responsible for accurate completion of all forms pertinent to career planning, to include the reenlistment contract (DD Form 4), Selective Reenlistment Bonus Program forms (SRBP), the career planning contact record for Marines interviews and extension agreement (NAVMC321A)
  • Provide assistance to Marines on there career matters to include, a direct link to Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC).

Non-Commission Officer

Barracks, Untied States Marine Corps
Havelock, NC
04.2014 - 11.2017
  • Adaptable professional with 10+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of Communication, Time Management, and Leadership
  • Maintain security and good order at the unit barracks
  • Insured all barracks rooms were kept within standers and rules govern by Marine Corps Order 11000.22 W/CH1
  • Conducted rooms inspections within the barracks, to insure upholding standers, cleanliness were met
  • Conducted heath and welfare check on barracks who were consider sick, mentally unstable, and detain and or personnel.

Airframes

Untied States Marine Corps
Havelock, NC
02.2012 - 11.2016
  • Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
  • Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation
  • Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance
  • Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations
  • Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems
  • Inspect airframes for wear or other defects
  • Maintain, repair, and rebuild aircraft structures, functional components, and parts such as wings and fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets, and seals
  • Measure the tension of control cables
  • Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.

Education

Certification: Introduction To Correctional Techniques -

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Federal Bureau of Prisons Staff Training Academy, Glencoe , GA
02.2023

Certification In Small Unit Leadership Sergeants Course -

San Diego, CA
10.2019

High School Diploma -

Tulare Union, Tulare, CA
06.2017

Certification In Recruiting/Retention -

Basic Career Planner School, San Diego, CA
06.2007

Skills

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Decision-making
  • Crime Prevention
  • Contraband Seizure
  • Crisis Management
  • Records Management
  • Facility Security
  • Surveillance
  • Non-violent intervention
  • Patrol procedures
  • Substance Abuse Knowledge
  • Inmate Supervision
  • Inmate behavior modification tactics
  • Weapons training
  • Physical Fitness
  • Program coordination
  • Relationship building and management
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Ethical standards of conduct
  • Background Investigations
  • File and record maintenance
  • Visitation guidelines understanding
  • Trained in defensive tactics
  • Regulation compliance
  • State and federal laws knowledge
  • Behavioral disorders familiarity
  • Strategic planning and organization
  • Booking procedures
  • Staff Management
  • Excellent problem solver
  • De-Escalation Techniques

Certification

  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Transferable
  • Problem-solving
  • Career Retention Specialist
  • USMC Small unit Leadership Sergeant course

Timeline

Correctional Officer

BOP FCI Sheridan
10.2022 - Current

Squadron Duty Officer

United States Marine Corps
12.2017 - 06.2021

Retention Non-Commission Officer

Untied States Oregon National Guard
11.2016 - 06.2021

Career Planner

United States Marine Corps
11.2016 - 06.2021

Non-Commission Officer

Barracks, Untied States Marine Corps
04.2014 - 11.2017

Airframes

Untied States Marine Corps
02.2012 - 11.2016

Certification: Introduction To Correctional Techniques -

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

Certification In Small Unit Leadership Sergeants Course -

High School Diploma -

Certification In Recruiting/Retention -

Phillip Sousa