Ryan O'Day
Scranton,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Lackawanna County Prison
Scranton, PA
08.2021 - Current
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Searched prisoners and vehicles and conducted shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
- Took prisoners into custody and escorted to locations within and outside facility.
- Transported inmates to court, doctor appointments and work sites.
- Issued clothing, tools and other authorized items to inmates.
- Used appropriate means to discipline prisoners.
- Distributed commissary items and dispensed prescribed medication to prisoners.
- Experience in volunteering for overtime and working mandates due to institution emergencies or limited staffing.
Culinary Specialist
United States Army
Fort Hood, TX
11.2007 - 01.2015
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Conducted inventory of food items and supplies in order to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Planned and prepared meals for large groups of people, using standardized recipes.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Cleaned, sanitized and maintained food storage, preparation and serving areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Scranton High School
Scranton, PA06-2005
Skills
- Non-Violent Intervention
- CCTV Monitoring
- Facility Security
- Contraband Seizure
- Emergency Response
- Prisoner Transport
- Surveillance
- Central and Pod Control
- Firearms Proficiency
- First Aid Training
- Inmate Supervision
- Suicide Prevention
- Weapons Training
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Trained in Defensive Tactics
- Observation
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Policy Enforcement
- Radio Communication
- Safety
Certification
- August 9 - September 3, 2021 - Completion of 160 hours of Pre-Service Training Program
- August 13, 2021 - Completion of Fire Prevention & SCBA Training Course
- Augst 16, 17 2021 - Completion of 16 hour National Rifle Association Firearm Qualification Course
- August 24, 2021 - Completion of 8 hour course in Defensive Tactic
- August 23 & 25 2021 - Completion in 16 hour course in ERC, IRB, EBID, Tether Restraint, Cell Extraction, AVON PC50 Gas Mask
- August 31, 2021 - Completion of Level 1 OC
- June 6-30 2022 - Completion of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Training Academy. Basic Training Class #2205
- June 27, 2022 - Completion of HSI Adult first Aid | CPR AED Adult DC Class
- June 2022 - Cempletion of Level 3 OC
References
- Tiffany Mongiello - Senior Officer Specialist (570)-871-1715
- Brian Borowicz - CPL PSP (570)-815-5382
- Joseph Aloe - Sergeant at Lackawanna County Prison (570)-510-6129
- Steven Yearing - Sergeant at Lackawanna County Prison (570)-561-4343
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Lackawanna County Prison
08.2021 - Current
Culinary Specialist
United States Army
11.2007 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
West Scranton High School
- August 9 - September 3, 2021 - Completion of 160 hours of Pre-Service Training Program
- August 13, 2021 - Completion of Fire Prevention & SCBA Training Course
- Augst 16, 17 2021 - Completion of 16 hour National Rifle Association Firearm Qualification Course
- August 24, 2021 - Completion of 8 hour course in Defensive Tactic
- August 23 & 25 2021 - Completion in 16 hour course in ERC, IRB, EBID, Tether Restraint, Cell Extraction, AVON PC50 Gas Mask
- August 31, 2021 - Completion of Level 1 OC
- June 6-30 2022 - Completion of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Training Academy. Basic Training Class #2205
- June 27, 2022 - Completion of HSI Adult first Aid | CPR AED Adult DC Class
- June 2022 - Cempletion of Level 3 OC
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