Steve Van Vliet
Bucyrus,OH
Summary
Experienced Correctional Sergeant with a strong background in de-escalation techniques, conflict management, and emergency response. Committed to maintaining safety and security within correctional facilities through effective staff supervision and policy enforcement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
MTC Corrections
Marion, OH
04.2025 - Current
- Train and mentor correctional officers on safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Conduct regular inspections to maintain security standards and identify potential risks.
- Supervise daily operations and staff activities to ensure compliance with facility regulations.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop programs aimed at inmate rehabilitation.
- Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Supervised employees and performance of tasks and managed offenders.
- Conducted thorough investigations into allegations of misconduct or rule violations, resulting in fair disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Reduced instances of violence within the institution through effective conflict resolution strategies and communication skills.
- Evaluated job performance of subordinate staff members regularly while providing constructive feedback for improvement opportunities.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Efficiently managed resources such as time, personnel, and equipment to ensure smooth operations within the correctional facility.
Correctional Officer
MTC Corrections
Marion, OH
07.2012 - 04.2025
- Enforced institutional policies to maintain safety and security of inmates and staff.
- Monitored inmate behavior, intervening when necessary to de-escalate conflicts effectively.
- Monitored inmate behavior and intervened to de-escalate conflicts.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address inmate needs and improve rehabilitation programs.
- Trained new correctional officers on operational procedures, safety protocols, and emergency response techniques.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Galion High School
Galion, OHSkills
- Emergency response
- Policy enforcement
- Inmate searches
- Rule enforcement
- Inspections
- Surveillance monitoring
- Inmate supervision
- Body searches
- Inmate transportation
- Staff supervision
- Officer training
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict management
- Work planning
- Detail management
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Multitasking
Timeline
Correctional Sergeant
MTC Corrections
04.2025 - Current
Correctional Officer
MTC Corrections
07.2012 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
Galion High School