Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Scott Yeager

Retired Corrections
Umatilla,OR

Summary

26 years as a Corrections professional. Performed a wide variety of duties, including leadership and supervisory rolls. Dedicated and hardworking professional skilled in team leadership, training and development, as well as creation and implementation of staff wellness and awards programs. Wrote and implemented policy and procedure of programs. Supervised and facilitated Inmate behavioral programs. Offering to work both independently and as collaborative member of team to improve processes and meet organizational goals.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Correctional Officer

Oregon Department of Corrections
Umatilla, OR
01.1998 - Current
  • Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
  • Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
  • Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Monitored security operations to ensure compliance with established procedures and standards.
  • Investigated incidents, wrote detailed reports, and made recommendations for improvements in the security program.
  • Supervised access control at all entrance points of the facility, ensuring only authorized personnel are granted entry.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations as they arise by deploying appropriate resources and personnel.
  • Maintained records of all incidents that occurred on site including lost and stolen items and unauthorized persons present.
  • Created schedules for security personnel shift rotations and monitored staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
  • Analyzed employee behaviors and identified any suspicious activities or potential breaches in security protocols.
  • Provided ongoing coaching, feedback, development opportunities, discipline when necessary to ensure employees are meeting expectations.
  • Interacted regularly with other departments within the organization to promote collaboration between teams.
  • Collaborated closely with law enforcement agencies to provide assistance during investigations or emergencies.
  • Reviewed CCTV footage on a regular basis to detect any suspicious activity or violations of company policy.
  • Organized regular meetings with key stakeholders providing updates on recent developments in Security operations.
  • Monitored entire facility using CCTV while simultaneously performing dispatch duties.
  • Inspected posts and met with subordinates to outline tasks and responsibilities.
  • Led security team and contributed to on-call shifts.
  • Communicated and enforced compliance with state and local laws while emphasizing company standards of professionalism and safety.
  • Responded immediately to security threats, breaches and emergencies, following proper protocols.
  • Floated between security locations to check in with officers, assess security and make proactive adjustments based on changing conditions.

Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol

Marion County Sheriff's Department
Salem, OR
09.1997 - 06.2000
  • Assisted in the apprehension of suspects and conducted criminal investigations.
  • Responded to emergency calls, investigated disturbances, and enforced laws.
  • Attended court hearings to provide testimony or present evidence.
  • Filed reports on incidents and arrests made during shifts.
  • Participated in community outreach programs to promote police-community relations.
  • Interacted with citizens professionally while providing information regarding laws and regulations.
  • Operated radar equipment to monitor speed limits on highways and roads.
  • Inspected premises for security breaches or suspicious activity.
  • Investigated accidents involving injury or death of individuals.
  • Analyzed data gathered from interviews, surveillance operations, interrogations, in order to identify patterns of criminal behavior.
  • Collected and preserved evidence associated with crimes, supporting investigations
  • Conducted preliminary or follow-up investigations of various crimes or other incidents to close open cases.
  • Testified in court in connection with criminal prosecutions to support judicial process.
  • Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.

Sergeant

United States Army
11.1990 - 06.1997
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Adapted to and overcame operational obstacles in combat
  • Operational Team Leader
  • Operated state of the art equipment to defend against ICBM attacks Operation Desert Defiance, Saudi Arabia
  • Responsible for crew and equipment functionality during combat operations
  • Maintained a good report with Battery and Battalion leadership
  • Conducted inspections of living quarters, operational equipment, daily duties and appearance of my operational team

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

ChemekataCommunity College
Salem, OR

Skills

  • Inmate Processing
  • Management Training
  • Conflict Resolution Skills
  • Security Procedures
  • Job Assignments
  • Staff Supervision
  • Emergency Response
  • Excellent Problem Solver
  • Cctv Monitoring
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Crisis Management
  • Evidence Preservation
  • Work Detail Oversight
  • Work Planning
  • Case Planning
  • Officer Training
  • Crime Prevention
  • Security Threat Group Manager(1997-2012)

Certification

33 years of certifications, licenses, trainings are available upon request. Currently hold an Advanced Corrections Certification and a Class C Commercial Drivers License (passenger endorsement).

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Correctional Officer

Oregon Department of Corrections
01.1998 - Current

Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol

Marion County Sheriff's Department
09.1997 - 06.2000

Sergeant

United States Army
11.1990 - 06.1997

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

ChemekataCommunity College

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