Ruben Thomas
Deckerville,MI
Summary
I am a highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. I have a strong work ethic, good adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new challenges. With my background as a correctional officer and with my schooling I believe I would be a good addition to the records team due to my organization skills, adaptability and my attention to details.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Michigan Department of Corrections
Lapeer, MI
07.2022 - Current
- Providing custody and security of inmates for the safety of the public
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Verbal and non-verbal communication skills used to deescalate dangerous situations
- Security awareness
- Organizational skills
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Took prisoners into custody and escorted to locations within and outside facility.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Counseled inmates and responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Monitored conduct of prisoners in housing unit or during work or recreational activities to prevent escape or violence.
Receptionist
Patriot Tree Service
Sebewaing, MI
03.2021 - Current
- organization of jobs and record of completion
- Scheduled space or equipment for special programs, meetings and conferences.
- Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
- Ensured that all necessary forms were completed accurately prior to submitting them for processing.
- Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
- Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders.
- Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments and meetings for management team.
- Greeted customers, answered general questions and directed to appropriate locations.
- Protected clients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
Lineman
Kaltz Excavating Co.
Pontiac, MI
03.2014 - 05.2022
- Cleaned up work sites after completing projects
- organization of jobs that needed to be completed on any given day
- Inspected equipment for faults or damage to determine repair needs.
- Assisted in the repair of damaged lines due to storms or accidents.
- Connected new customers by running service drops from existing main line wires to customer premises.
- Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
- Followed OSHA regulations related to safety procedures at job sites.
- Troubleshot problems with distribution systems to identify root cause of issue.
- Read blueprints and diagrams for proper installation techniques.
- Assisted in the maintenance of underground cables and conduits.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Opened switches or attached grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines.
- Tested conductors to identify corresponding conductors and prevent incorrect connections.
- Used computer based software to configure metering and protection devices.
- Participated in emergency response teams during natural disasters.
- Installed transformers, meters, regulators and other electrical components.
- Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain high voltage power lines.
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Branch High School
North Branch, MI05-2013
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MISkills
- Evidence Preservation
- Contraband Seizure
- Crisis Management
- Emergency Response
- Organizer
- Detail oriented
- Communication skills
- Excellent Problem Solver
- Stress Tolerance
- Armory and Key Control
- Occupational Hazards and Safety Precautions
- Facility Security
- Weapons Training
- Inmate Behavior Modification Tactics
- Ethical Standards of Conduct
- First Aid Training
- Safety
- Behavioral Disorders Familiarity
- Observation
- Physical Fitness
- Mentorship
- Relationship Building and Management
Affiliations
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Physical Fitness
- Physical Training
- Reading
- Family oriented
Accomplishments
- Mathematics award in high school
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- lineman certification
- CDL endorsement
- CPR qualified
- handgun qualified
- shotgun qualified
volunteer worker.
- volunteer worker for special olympics all 4 years of high school
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Michigan Department of Corrections
07.2022 - Current
Receptionist
Patriot Tree Service
03.2021 - Current
Lineman
Kaltz Excavating Co.
03.2014 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
North Branch High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
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