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Shane White

Seymour

Summary

Dynamic Correction Officer with extensive experience at the State of Connecticut, excelling in strategic planning and investigation tactics. Recognized for mentoring staff and enhancing operational efficiency, while maintaining security and integrity. Proven ability in report writing and training, contributing to a significant reduction in incidents with the Department Of Corrections.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Correction Officer - Gang Intelligence Officer

State of Connecticut
11.2004 - 12.2024
  • Mentored staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their job duties.
  • Maintained strict adherence to state regulations and policies, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
  • Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
  • Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
  • Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors, and public to maintain security within facility.
  • Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure and orderly environment within the correctional facility.
  • Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
  • Reduced escape attempts, crimes, and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently documenting incidents, medical issues, and daily activities.
  • Developed a reputation for professionalism and integrity, serving as a role model for fellow officers in the performance of daily duties and adherence to ethical standards.
  • Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
  • Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites.
  • Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
  • Oversaw and maintained custody of Number inmates on Security Risk Group (SRG - Gang) status.
  • Streamlined inmate processing procedures for improved efficiency during intake, transfer, and release periods.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • 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.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
  • Assist outside agencies of the Connecticut Department of Corrections with investigations pertaining to criminal activity
  • Conduct trainings with many Departments within the State of Connecticut pertaining to gang intelligence throughout all of the Untied States.

Skills

  • Work coordination
  • Investigation tactics
  • Report writing
  • Strategic planning
  • Training

Affiliations

Working relationships with many departments within the State of Connecticut, departments on the Federal level such as the FBI and ATF and lastly several Municipalities within the State of Connecticut.

Timeline

Correction Officer - Gang Intelligence Officer

State of Connecticut
11.2004 - 12.2024
Shane White