Ronald Schellhammer
Fredericksburg,PA
Summary
Proactive Corrections Officer II and Security Supervisor with extensive experience in facility safety, emergency response, and inmate supervision. Specialized skills in policy enforcement, crisis management, defensive tactics, and surveillance. Bringing strong leadership qualities and a commitment to maintaining secure and orderly environments.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrections Officer II/ Basic Training Instructor
Pennsylvania Department Of Corrections
01.2007 - Current
- Instruct new employees to the department on policies, regulations, defensive tactics, and CPR/Basic First Aid
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Reduced inmate altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
- Supported successful emergency response efforts by participating in regular drills and training exercises.
- Prevented contraband introduction through diligent cell searches and visitor screenings.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure and orderly environment within the correctional facility.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
Maintenace/Security Supervisor
MBNA Marketing Systems
11.1994 - 06.2006
- Conducted regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Monitored alarm systems and CCTV footage to enable prompt attention and response.
- Closely monitored alarm systems, responding promptly to alerts and coordinating appropriate action when necessary.
- Maintained a secure environment for employees and visitors by enforcing access control policies and visitor management procedures.
- Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments.
- Improved employee safety by conducting regular training sessions on emergency procedures and proper use of security equipment.
Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Fuels
United States Navy
08.1988 - 09.1994
- Operated in challenging, high-stress and physically-demanding environments to keep personnel safe and direct aircraft in flight operations.
- Received, stored, purified, and delivered aviation fuel (JP5) to various aircradft
- Performed troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance actions on deck equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bellwood-Antis High School
Bellwood06.1988
Skills
- Verbal Communication
- Security Procedures
- Emergency Response
- Inmate Supervision
- Policy Enforcement
- Surveillance
- Crisis Management
- Mental health awareness
- Facility Security
- Self-defense techniques
- Firearm operations trained
- Suicide Prevention
- Safety and security enforcement
- Weapons training
- CCTV Monitoring
- Contraband Seizure
- Crisis intervention training
Certification
- CPR/First Instructor, ASHI
- Firearms Instructor
- Defensive Tactics Instructor
Timeline
Corrections Officer II/ Basic Training Instructor
Pennsylvania Department Of Corrections
01.2007 - Current
Maintenace/Security Supervisor
MBNA Marketing Systems
11.1994 - 06.2006
Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Fuels
United States Navy
08.1988 - 09.1994
High School Diploma -
Bellwood-Antis High School
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