Richard Hoffmann
West Branch,MI
Summary
Through the process of my life, found that a true calling: being a Corrections Officer. My passion. My mission.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
County Corrections Officer
Ogemaw County
01.2019 - Current
- Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, illegal substance checks and cell searches.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- PBT's, Drug Tests.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Armorer, responsible for function of Jail Weapons.
- Taser Instructor.
- Intoxilizer 9000 Certified, Monthly testing of PBTs.
Court Bailiff
Ogemaw County
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Minimized delays due to lost or misplaced paperwork through meticulous organization of files related to ongoing cases.
- Checked identification of employees, law enforcement officers, and attorneys.
- Called court to order and announced judge entrances.
- Maintained order in the courtroom during high-stress situations by implementing conflict resolution techniques.
- Collected and retained unauthorized firearms and other contraband from individuals entering courthouse.
- At this time approximately August began working transport for the Ogemaw County Jail.
- Brought public in through metal detector to insure no weapons or illegal substances entered court room.
Chemical Process Operator
Hemlock Semiconductor
06.2004 - 04.2018
- Followed all waste handling guidelines to minimize waste generation.
- Actively participated in safety training sessions, fostering a culture of accountability within the workplace environment.
- Operated chemical processing equipment, including distillation towers, hydrogen compressors, scrubbers, reactors, cooling towers, loaded semi trailers w/ product for DOW Corning.
- Exchanged electrodes in reactors, supervised the cleaning process for jars and maintained the dry ice machine.
- Ordered necessary tools to support above efforts.
Prototype Mechanic
DST Industries
09.1992 - 09.1993
- Welding of Displays.
- Vacuum Forming Parts.
- Support for Ford Dealer Show.
- Support for Detroit Auto Show.
- Paint Shop disassembly and assembly.
- Fiberglass shop backup worker.
- Weight Distribution Lab Worker.
CAD Cam Operator
Ford Motor Company
09.1993 - 10.2008
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Coordinated with other departments to address production-related issues, fostering effective communication across teams.
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
- Tasked to perform geometrical analysis of Occupant Area of vehicle to include Indirect Vision abililties through mirror system.
- Attend and present at engineering meetings geometric data.
- Check and report on proper clearances between vehicle components.
Infantryman
United States Army
04.1988 - 09.1992
- Alpha Company, 3d U.S. Infantry (TOG)
- Secret Security.
- Funeral Duty Arlington.
- Marched at the Pentagon, White House before the President and Dignitaries.
- Field duties- M60 Machine Gunner then Commander's Driver.
- Company Training NCO.
Education
Corrections Academy - Corrections
Alpena Community College
Alpena, MI07.2021
Chemical Processor Certificate - Chemical Processor Cirtificate
Delta College
Bay City, MI06.2009
No Degree - Mathematics And Computer Science
Wayne State University
Detroit, MINo Degree - Automotive Design
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MINo Degree - Accounting
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VANo Degree - Criminal Justice
Western Michigan
Kalamazoo, MIHigh School Diploma -
Grosse Ile High School
Grosse Ile Township, MI06.1986
Skills
- Very conscientious and take directions well, follow through with instructions
- Supporter of Jail Policies as it keeps us safe
- With intake, well there is one good moment to get as much data as possible this it during intake process
Certification
Correctional Officer Certification.
Chemical Processor Certification.
06/2021 Michigan Sheriff Life Saving Award
Intervened during a suicide attempt.
Timeline
County Corrections Officer
Ogemaw County
01.2019 - Current
Court Bailiff
Ogemaw County
07.2018 - 01.2019
Chemical Process Operator
Hemlock Semiconductor
06.2004 - 04.2018
CAD Cam Operator
Ford Motor Company
09.1993 - 10.2008
Prototype Mechanic
DST Industries
09.1992 - 09.1993
Infantryman
United States Army
04.1988 - 09.1992
Corrections Academy - Corrections
Alpena Community College
Chemical Processor Certificate - Chemical Processor Cirtificate
Delta College
No Degree - Mathematics And Computer Science
Wayne State University
No Degree - Automotive Design
Henry Ford College
No Degree - Accounting
Northern Virginia Community College
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Western Michigan
High School Diploma -
Grosse Ile High School