Rudolph Laws
New Tripoli,PA
Summary
Most of my life I"ve had leadership skills, I can motivate people on completing just about everything. I show a lot of enthusiasm and always believe in teamwork and working in a cohesive environment. 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. 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.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Bucks County Correctional Facility
Doylestown , PA
06.2004 - 02.2022
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Delivered inmates to work sites and returned safely by following protocols.
- Arranged for medical and dental care of inmates.
- Identified facility openings and designated inmates to housing units.
- Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
- Led disciplinary hearings and made recommendations for sentencing.
Signal Support Systems Specialist
US Army
Multiple , PA
06.1979 - 05.2012
- Provided maintenance and technical assistance to commanders and staff in regards to signal support systems.
- Supervised and assisted with battlefield signal support systems and terminal devices.
- Provided technical assistance to users of [Type] computer systems and [Type] networks.
- Wrote and executed information services policies for use by supported organizations.
- Performed signal diagnostic functions to detect network interruptions and diagnose connection deficits.
- Set up terminal devices, completing prescribed onboarding processes to verify successful integration into existing network frameworks.
- Utilized technical equipment to monitor network status in operational environments.
- Maintained networking equipment such as [Product or Service] and [Product or Service] to support reliable user connectivity.
- Installed new wiring and networking hardware in existing facilities and within new construction.
- Tested signal-level equipment for operational performance within prescribed tolerances.
- Integrated new devices into managed networks while maintaining assigned security protocols and protections.
- Handled all troubleshooting tasks for signal support services, which included radio, wire and battlefield automated systems.
- Tracked and detected network service disruptions using computer systems, scopes and meters.
- Trained users to connect to and utilize Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs).
- Modified, maintained or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Inspected systems, diagnosed problems and developed optimal solutions.
- Responded to problems with processing and production equipment and completed timely repairs.
- Completed proactive maintenance and repair actions to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
- Educated equipment operators on proper use of equipment.
- Collaborated successfully with clients to achieve objectives by utilizing strong communication, interpersonal and people skills.
- Applied diagnostics and testing tools to systems, quickly identifying issues and implementing completing resolutions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05.2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA12.1996
High School Diploma -
Easton Area High School
Easton, PA06.1979
Skills
- Security Checks
- Firearms Training
- Head Counts
- Facility Inspections
- Inmate Supervision
- Inmate Population Control
- Public Safety
- Disciplinary Action
- Behavioral Disorders Familiarity
Affiliations
Member of the American Legion,
Hiking, Travel been to 75 countries, Art and World history buff.
Since I was 18 years old i always had the travel bug in me. I traveled and live in Europe for 9 years . Mostly , Germany, Italy, The Netherlands. Like learning different cultures, and visiting the local museums and trying the local cuisine. I've been to the Far East, Japan, Korea, etc.. I have a Japanese sister-in-law. One of the few people who visited the Pyramids of Giza, and toured the Middle east. I've been to 48 states in the United States.. In college learned a lot of about art history, particularly Picasso, Salvatore Dali, and Jackson Pollack. Enamored by Natural and world History.
Languages
English
Full Professional
German
Professional Working
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Bucks County Correctional Facility
06.2004 - 02.2022
Signal Support Systems Specialist
US Army
06.1979 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Northampton Community College
High School Diploma -
Easton Area High School
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