Richard Holly

Adept at managing high-risk situations, my tenure at the Minnesota Department of Corrections honed my emergency response and conflict resolution skills. By implementing effective search and seizure procedures, I significantly reduced contraband instances, showcasing my commitment to safety and policy enforcement.

Offering strong communication and conflict resolution skills, eager to learn and develop in structured environment. Brings solid understanding of rules and regulations and applies critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Ready to use and develop teamwork and observational skills in [Desired Position] role.

Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security within facilities. Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and enforcing rules and regulations. Focused on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and effective communication, with keen observational skills and strong sense of integrity.

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.

Developed exceptional crisis management and conflict resolution skills in high-security environment. Proficient in maintaining order and ensuring safety through effective communication and attention to detail. Seeking to transition into new field leveraging these transferable skills to contribute to dynamic team.

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid background managing inmate populations and maintaining security protocols. Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure situations and resolve conflicts efficiently. Proven skills in communication and teamwork, consistently ensuring safe environment for staff and inmates.

• Promoted to Level II Corrections Officer after 6 months of employment.
• Routinely supervised more than 30 detainee inmates

• Tactical Communication Skills Certification – Verbal Judo Institute or similar communication-focused organizations.
• Defensive Tactics Certification - Various authorized self-defense and tactical training institutions.
• Chemical Agents Certification - Various certified security and law enforcement training providers.
• Gang Awareness and Identification Certification - Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) program or similar.
• Substance Abuse Identification and Intervention Certification - Various substance abuse education and prevention organizations.
• Suicide Prevention Training Certificate - Various mental health organizations or correctional training academies.
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use Certification - National Safety Council.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association.
• Use of Force Training Certification - Various authorized training centers.
• Emergency Response Planning and Implementation Certificate – Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or other emergency response training providers.
• Sex Offender Management Training Certification - Center for Sex Offender Management or similar organizational bodies.
• High-Risk Transport Training – Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons, or private high-risk transport education providers.
• First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
• Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards Training Certificate - National PREA Resource Center.
• Self-Defense Training Certification - Various authorized training centers.
• CPR/AED Certi

This MNDOC award consisted of an incident involving a offender that attempting to commit suicide. I myself a part of the security team had responded to the call in a living unit for an offender attempting to commit suicide.  This is a very big unit with a four tear system making it tall in heights.  The offender was poised on the opposite side of the railing. After lengthily negotiations along with other staff we were successful in assisting the offender off the outer rail and getting him the help he needed. Not all suicide attempts are successful but  the ones that are make doing what we do seem a little more worth while.