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Shane Kaplon

Riverton

Summary

Focused Correctional Sergeant with a 13-year background in corrections. Adept at supervising the safety and security of over numerous offenders in a minimum security prison. Skilled in conflict resolution techniques and quickly resolving problems. Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities. Observant Correctional Sergeant with strong protective to maintain order in any situation. Excellent interpersonal and organizational talents. Adept at key control and intake procedures. Well-versed in inmate rights and state and federal laws. Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities. Trained in handling intense situations with professionalism and ease. Experienced in restraint techniques and drug testing. A strong, reliable, self-motivated, attention to detail Sergeant looking to promote to the job title as Lieutenant; to help build and maintain a positive, professional work environment for staff, inmates, and the public.

Overview

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Certification
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17
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Sergeant

WDOC-WHF
Riverton, WY
07.2022 - Current

Work Experience- Administrative Sergeant.

· Lead administrative officers through regular PMI evaluations, performance coaching, and operational briefings, ensuring accountability and individual professional growth

· Conduct necessary disciplinary conversations to correct behaviors and address performance gaps, maintaining high standards of conduct and ethics.

· Foster a collaborative work environment by bridging the gap between security and non-security staff, promoting open communication and inter-departmental cooperation.

· Model ethical and transparent leadership, leading by example to cultivate a positive, high-morale work environment that encourages staff retention and career advancement.

· Serve as acting Watch Commander or Security Captain when required, leveraging cross-shift experience (day and night) to maintain seamless operational continuity.

· Execute facility-wide security drills and shakedown operations; lead emergency injury responses, including ambulance coordination and logistical support.

· Oversee key and lock control systems with specialized certification, ensuring facility integrity at all times.

· Coordinate critical facility functions, including inmate transport schedules, industry oversight, and public-facing events such as horse adoptions.

· Serve as a facility auditor and direct comprehensive tool/equipment control, including successful system-wide re-classifications and inventory updates.

· Manage critical administrative workflows, including inmate work hours, payroll, evaluations, and visitation applications via WCIS.

· Facilitate complex staff coverage, including scheduling for off-site supervision, parole hearings, and visitation weekends.

· Support staff transitions by facilitating training on new timekeeping systems and ensuring all administrative documentation is compliant with facility standards.

· Work Shift Commander Duties when other Shift Commander are not on site with the responsibilities listed below with the work experience as a Correctional Sergeant.

Work Experience- Correctional Sergeant

  • Oversee facility operations while serving as Acting Shift Commander.
  • Coordinate staff drill assignments to maintain optimal operational readiness.
  • Facilitate disciplinary hearings, ensuring consistent application of organizational policy and due process.
  • Manage personnel timekeeping systems to ensure accurate attendance and payroll records.
  • Execute comprehensive performance evaluations to drive staff development and professional accountability.
  • Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to employees and filled out daily work logs.
  • Notified medical staff of inmates requiring medical attention and submitted proper incident reports.
  • Maintained order in building and on grounds of prison.
  • Oversaw facility operations when monitoring laundry services, meal preparation and service, prisoner escorting and video surveillance.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Correctional Corporal

WDOC-WHF
Riverton, WY
06.2019 - Current

Work Experience- Correctional Corporal

· Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to employees and filled out daily work logs.

· Notified medical staff of inmates requiring medical attention and submitted proper incident reports.

· Maintained order in building and on grounds of prison.

· Oversaw facility operations when monitoring laundry services, meal preparation and service, prisoner escorting and video surveillance.

· Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.

· Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.

· Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.

· Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.

· Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

· Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Grocery Manager

Smiths Food And Drug
Riverton, WY
04.2009 - 09.2014

Work Experience- Grocery Manager.

· Distributed daily tasks to appropriate employees and checked to complete duties within expected time frames.

· Analyzed store's inventory and ordered merchandise and products to keep stock level.

· Lead by example and took responsibility for all actions drive culture of performance excellence.

· Coordinated efficient restocking of grocery merchandise to meet customer needs and promote consistent sales.

· Delivered expert customer service to store patrons and assisted with locating desired items.

· Assessed grocery store for cleanliness and checked proper stocking of shelves, refrigerated section and freezers.

· Maximized profit by coordinating efficient team workflows, minimizing waste and controlling shrinkage.

· Maintained comprehensive compliance with workplace and food safety standards to protect staff and customers.

· Drove consistent grocery sales with effective merchandising and promotions implementation.

· Facilitated effective communication between customers and associates to encourage positive, team-based atmosphere.

· Oversaw team of 12 grocery employees with over $1 million in yearly revenue.

· Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.

· Maintained retail store presentation by overseeing merchandise replenishment, customer courtesy and inquiry response.

· Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.

· Recruited and hired individuals demonstrating passion, dedication and added value to team.

Education

High School Diploma -

Riverton High School
Riverton, WY
06-2003

No Degree -

Northwest College
Powell, WY

Skills

    Skills

    Strong accountability

    Excellent leadership skill, staff can easily ask me any question and I will be able answer said question on command, or direct them to the right person to get there question answered

    13 yrs in corrections 3 yrs as a Corporal 4 yrs as Sergeant

    Well versed in Policy procedure

    Extremely knowledgeable in Facility Operations and corrections

    Established work relationships with all departments and facilities

    Easy transition into a higher management roll with very little training

    Working with currently Lieutenants to learn all aspects of their daily duties

    Completing staff time cards with CGI on time with little to no errors

    Always check and update the Transport Calendar to make sure it is current and updated to reflect upcoming transports

    Check the security schedule and updated it to reflect current shift changes/find coverage for both shifts in case shift goes below minimum

    Prepare for upcoming transports to and from the facility by coordinating with staff, other facilities, medical coordinator, and facility transport Officer

    Conducted multiple Priority packets

    Have conducted multiple Drills with appropriate paperwork

    Shift Commander, Watch Commander, Security Captain Duties

    Check Shift commander packets accuracy and errors for both shifts

    Coordinate Facility Shakedown for the facility

    Coordinate Horse Adoption staffing and paperwork

    Help facilitate Facility Audits

Certification

Certified locksmith form National Locksmith Institution since 2019, Key master for the Facility since 2019; was the Facility Key Control Officer since 2017.

· Facility FTO since 2017 and Certified by the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy since 2019.

· OSHA certified since 2018, Duties included: Weekly FSS, Monthly EHS, Monthly Fire extinguisher checks, Annual Fire Extinguisher replacements, Annual Fire Marshal Facility walkthrough, OSHA walk throughs, Monthly first aid checks, and Facility Safety Inquires.

· 40 hrs. Crisis Intervention course completion through Fremont County Wyoming Crisis Intervention Team since 2019.

· 2026 Attended and Completed Essential Skills for New Supervisors Course.

Timeline

Correctional Sergeant

WDOC-WHF
07.2022 - Current

Correctional Corporal

WDOC-WHF
06.2019 - Current

Grocery Manager

Smiths Food And Drug
04.2009 - 09.2014

No Degree -

Northwest College

High School Diploma -

Riverton High School
Shane Kaplon