Ruben Thomas
Deckerville,MI
Summary
Proven track record in emergency management and effective communication, demonstrated through critical roles at Michigan Department of Corrections. Excelled in high-stress situations, ensuring safety and swift conflict resolution. Skilled in first aid, de-escalation, and emergency response, contributing to enhanced security and operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Michigan Department of Corrections
07.2022 - Current
- Transpotations of prisoners to medical appointments and court hearings.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify contraband and potential drug issues or security threats.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Effective with restraints due to using on a daily basis.
- Effective communication with radios as well as effective communication with high levels of stress
- Able to use and understand how to use security cameras to eliminate potential situations
- Able to get out of vehicles quickly for potential threats due to training received from the michigan department of corrections.
- Being familiar and experienced with handguns, rifles and shotguns due to training received from the michigan department of corrections
- Understanding rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and the law.
- Ready for any situation physical, medical or emotional.
- Able to prepare well written, clear and extensive police reports.
Lineman
Kaltz Excavating Co.
03.2014 - 06.2022
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Installed, spliced and maintained overhead and underground power lines for residential and commercial customers.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Assisted in emergency storm restoration efforts, restoring power to affected communities as quickly as possible.
Education
Criminal Justice
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MIHigh School Diploma -
North Branch High School
North Branch, MI06.2013
Skills
- First Aid Training
- Emergency Response
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Effective communication
- Familiar with handguns, rifles and shotguns
- Restraint Techniques
- Prisoner Transport
- Emergency Management
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Michigan Department of Corrections
07.2022 - Current
Lineman
Kaltz Excavating Co.
03.2014 - 06.2022
Criminal Justice
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
High School Diploma -
North Branch High School
Work Preference
Work Type
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