Ryan Murphy

• Supervises correction officers (CO’s) and Correction Sergeants/Counselors assigned to one or more posts/areas or special duty (e.g. tool control, armory, count office, mail room, transportation, visitation)
• Instructs and evaluates CO’s
• Assigns staff to posts
• Enforces post orders assignments
• Ensures CO’s and correction sergeants/counselors are alert, attentive and properly placed at their respective posts by inspecting each post
• Enforces the utilization of body worn cameras with CO’s and ensures the proper utilization of body scanners on the incarcerated population
• Conducts surveillance security of institution and property
• Prevents escapes, apprehends escapees, and/or prevents incidents which threaten the security and safety of the facility/incarcerated population/staff or general public which includes when necessary using physical force, unarmed self-defense, firearms and/or other force to detain or secure incarcerated persons
• Makes constant rounds to inspect cells, shops, recreation areas, and dining rooms for cleanliness, compliance with safety regulations, possible contraband and general security
• Monitors and directs custody operations during movement of inmates to meals, infirmary, schools, worksites, and other locations
• Attends monthly unit meetings and assists the Correction Specialist in supervising Correction Officers in the unit in accordance with the unit plan
• Assists in supervising and/or arranging for the supervision of meaningful activities
• Assists in the development and enforcement of memorandums of understanding between service departments and the units; responds to the concerns of staff
• Ensures the availability and utilization of personnel protective equipment (PPE) for Correction Officers
• Responds to the needs of incarcerated persons
• Manages disputes and seeks resolution involving incarcerated population and reports complaints of abuse by employees
• Participates in team approach to unit planning, operation and problem solving; responds to emergencies and security alerts
• Gathers information and writes reports covering accidents, fires, and employee and inmate’s disciplinary actions
• Completes employee and incarcerated worker performance evaluations
• Schedules work assignments, population bed movement, meals, educational and recreational activities
• Serves on rules infraction board or other committees as required
• Ensures safety and security of equipment and supplies (e.g., radios, vehicles, restraint devices, body worn cameras, body scanners, mailroom scanner, computers)
• Makes periodic rounds

Oversees and provides work direction and coordinates correction officer duties involving the custody and control of inmates
Assigns staff to posts, gives post orders, and trains correction officers on post assignments
Ensures that officers are alert, attentive and properly placed at their respective posts by inspecting each post
Conducts surveillance security of institution and property
Prevents escapes and apprehends escapees
Makes constant rounds to inspect cells, shops, recreation areas, and/or dining rooms for cleanliness
Uses physical force, unarmed self-defense, firearms or other force to detain or secure inmates, when necessary
In conjunction with unit staff, arbitrates inmates disputes and investigates complaints of abuses by correction officers and/or inmates and refers to investigator, if cannot be solved
Offers guidance to inmates with personal, institutional and/or adjustment problems.
Responds to emergencies and security alerts
Conducts routine sanitation and security inspections within the unit or assigned work area to ensure compliance with safety regulations, possible contraband and general security
Performs related security functions as required (e.g., shakedowns, pat-downs, special incident reports, RIB hearings)
Gathers information and writes reports covering accidents, fires, and inmate disciplinary actions
Schedules inmate work assignments, inmate moves, meals, educational and recreational activities
Serves as member of various unit committees and other inmate oriented services and discipline committees as needed
Serves as administrative review officer and hearing officer as needed
Orients new inmates regarding institution rules and regulations

• Maintaining control of the institution to provide for safety and security of the facility, inmates, staff, and general public by enforcing rules/regulations/policies and procedures
  Supervise and direct inmate activity in assigned areas of the facility/institution
  Assuring assigned area is clean, safe, and secure
  Monitoring and operating security controls, equipment, and computers
  Operation of automotive vehicles in perimeter security and the transportation of inmates
  Conducting inmate counts, security rounds, and searches
  Completes required reports and serves on committees
  Prevents escapes or incidents which threaten security
  When necessary, uses physical force, unarmed self-defense, firearms, or other force to detain or secure inmates.
  Knowledge of custody, safety & security measures for detention of adult felons or consumers who are criminally insane in controlled environment*; institution regulations governing custody operations*; addition & subtraction. Basic skill in operation of personal computer & computerized security & surveillance equipment, restraining devices, safety equipment, firearms & riot control equipment*; operation of transport vehicles; unarmed self-defense*. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; complete routine forms; demonstrate basic computer knowledge; demonstrate physical fitness.
  Process and supervisor outside visitors interact with inmates.

• Unloaded and organized incoming shipments in designated areas.
• Inspected products for damage and discrepancies during receipt.
• Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
• Collaborated with team members to streamline receiving processes.
• Assisted in training new associates on receiving procedures and safety protocols.
• Received incoming shipments and verified contents against purchase orders, packing slips and invoices.