Stephen Fiste
Danvers,MA
Summary
Seasoned Correctional Sergeant at the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department for 20 years in Boston, mastering inmate supervision and crisis management. Excelled in leading a team of 150 officers, significantly enhancing facility security and emergency responsiveness. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and leadership, coupled with proficiency in firearms and crisis negotiation. Renowned for implementing innovative security protocols and training programs. Currently, security professional maintaining a safe and secure school environment. Proven to monitor and respond to potential threats while maintaining calm demeanor. Known for excellent communication and problem solving abilities, ensuring secure and supportive atmosphere for students and staff.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Security Officer
Essex Technical High School
Danvers, MA
05.2025 - Current
- Monitored school premises to ensure safety and security for students and staff.
- Conducted routine inspections of buildings and grounds to identify potential hazards.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during emergencies to enhance response effectiveness
- Implemented surveillance measures, utilizing CCTV systems to monitor activities effectively.
Boys Baseball Head Coach
Middleton Little League
Middleton, Ma
- Acted as a mentor for athletes in both on-field activities and off-field life decisions.
- Monitored athlete progress in order to improve performance levels, highlighting strong motivational aptitude.
- Utilized interpersonal skills to build trust between players and create an inclusive environment.
- Communicated effectively with athletes, parents, and staff members to ensure positive relationships.
- Developed practice plans to maximize individual strengths, exhibiting excellent time management capabilities.
Correctional Sergeant
Suffolk County Sheriff's Department
Boston, Massachusetts
01.2005 - Current
- Monitored inmate behavior, conducted periodic searches for contraband items, and documented incidents in accordance with policy.
- Ensured security by conducting regular patrols of grounds and monitoring access points to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all activities within facility, submitting on time according to agency guidelines.
- Responsible for 150 Officers and 700 detainees.
- Sheriff's Emergency Response Team Commander and Member, responsible for supervising a six officer team, responding to emergencies such as fights, riots, group demonstration, hostage situations, major disasters, etc.
- Tactical Response Team Member dealing with external disorders such as protests, group demonstrations, hostage situations, major disasters etc.
- Hostage Negotiating certified dealing with any internal and external situations.
- Firearm qualified and certified with all weapons.
- Drill Instructor for one year dealing with training new recruits and training them in all aspects of becoming a correctional officer such as CPR certification, defensive tactics, firearms, inmate situations, all facility emergencies, cell extractions, etc.
- Involved in external affairs for 5 years where I would work hand and hand with the sheriff on subjects outside of the facility.
- Organization of programs such as talking to elementary and high school students about drugs, alcohol, bullying, peer pressure, gangs and violence.
Education
Sport Management and Sociology -
Umass Amherst
Amherst, MassachusettsCriminal Justice - undefined
Salem State College
Salem, MassachusettsSkills
- Inmate movement control
- Restraint techniques
- Inmate supervision
- Inmate transport
- Security procedures
- Surveillance monitoring
- Officer training
- Rules of conduct
- Job assignments
- Inventory counting
- Crowd control
- De-escalation techniques
- Staff supervision
- Security protocols
- Work planning
- Emergency response
- Crisis management
- Conflict de-escalation
- Event security
- Emergency evacuation procedures
- Public safety
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Patrolling
- Security camera monitoring
- Situational awareness
- Cooperative attitude
- Surveillance
- Policy enforcement
- Rule enforcement
- Records maintenance
- Body searches
- Inspections
- Administration
- Counseling techniques
- Offender escort
- Firearms proficiency
- Detail management
- Inmate transportation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Inmate monitoring
- Team leadership
- Professionalism
- Team collaboration
- Decision-making
- Self-defense techniques
- Public relations
- Physical fitness
- Facility security
- Incident reporting
- Criminal justice
- Staff training
- Student supervision
- Public safety awareness
- Fire safety
- Surveillance techniques
- Security equipment operation
- Property inspection
- Video surveillance analysis
- Parking enforcement
- Campus operations
Extra-Curricular Activities
University of Massachusetts Baseball Team
Certification
- DARE Program for Elementary and High School
- Suffolk County Sheriff's Department Special Impact Munitions Training
- Suffolk County Sheriff's Department Leadership Training
- Suffolk County Sheriff's Department Drill Instructor Training
- MA State Police Basic Firearms Safety Certification
- Defensive Tactics Certification
- Baton Retention Certification
- First Responder and CPR Certifications
- Safariland Critical Incident Command Certification
- MassDot/MA State Police Traffic Incident Management and Work Zone Safety Training
Timeline
School Security Officer
Essex Technical High School
05.2025 - Current
Correctional Sergeant
Suffolk County Sheriff's Department
01.2005 - Current
Boys Baseball Head Coach
Middleton Little League
Criminal Justice - undefined
Salem State College
Sport Management and Sociology -
Umass Amherst