Sully T Higgins
Florence
Summary
Skilled and experienced infantry professional with 4 years of distinguished service in the United States Army, continually recognized for stellar performance in complex roles in combat operations, personnel training and development. Capable of working as a member of a team, exercising initiative and solving problems.
Seasoned Correctional Officer with notable experience in managing inmate populations, enforcing facility policies and ensuring public safety. Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution and communication. Built strong rapport with inmates to foster safe environment while consistently maintaining facility security. Previous work has positively impacted overall efficiency and safety within correctional facilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
FCC Florence
Florence
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the processing of new inmates, including taking photographs, collecting personal information, and explaining facility rules.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Instructed inmates in work assignments and explained tasks.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Monitored conduct of prisoners in housing unit or during work or recreational activities to prevent escape or violence.
- Escorted inmates within the facility, including to and from cells, medical appointments, and recreational activities.
- Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
Infantryman
US Army
01.2020 - 01.2024
- I have boosted team success by mentoring soldiers of different diversity groups, backgrounds, and behavioral patterns. I have influenced my team by leading them with verbal commands and hand signals. Additionally, I have persuaded less experienced soldiers to follow commands and familiarized themselves on tactics and procedures.
- I have Enhanced group performance as a weapons squad leader by expertly leading 11 soldiers in combat operations. My duty of managing equipment is imperative. I have kept daily records and maintained daily accountability of equipment.
- I have upheld strict safety and security standards to subordinates and familiarized myself with rules and regulations. As a squad leader my requirement to supervise was also associated with leading my soldiers and instructing them to perform tasks daily. I had the ability to connect and sympathize with the squad as I completed tasks alongside them as a team.
- I communicate effectively with squad members, using radios, hand signals, or verbal cues as needed.
- I adapt quickly to changing situations while remaining calm under pressure during high-stress combat scenarios. I have been a team leader during a live fire situation having to use a weapon and radio at the same time under high stress, I was able to make clear, logical and concise decisions to make sure all my soldiers made it to safety and the other unit could copy my radio traffic.
- I have conducted searches of persons or vehicles at checkpoints to prevent unauthorized access or smuggling activities.
- I have assisted with planning and execution of various tactical missions, working closely with other team members.
- I have maintained personal weapon systems and equipment, ensuring proper function and reliability.
- As a Squad leader I accounted and oversaw over $300,000 worth of mission essential equipment. I have the ability to remain calm in an emergency situation or life threatening situation and have been able to bring alternative solutions and influencing ideas to leaders above me to help with changing of policy/procedures to keep the safety and security of soldiers while performing duties. I have deescalated escalating situations and found solutions that are reasonable and practical for a solution.
Education
Diploma -
Cattaraugus-Little Valley CS
New York06.2020
High School - Criminal Justice Technical Training
Ellicotville BOCES
New York06.2020
US Army Air Assault School -
Skills
- Communications Equipment
- Teamwork and Loyalty
- Combat operations planning
- Weapons Systems
- Team Leadership
- Physical Fitness
- Squad Leadership
- Marksmanship Expertise
- Report Writing
- Air Assault Operations
- Equipment management
- Sound Decision Making
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Radio Communications
Additional Training Courses
- US Army Air Assault School
- Antiterrorism levels 1 & 11
- Team leadership program
- Combat Life Saver
- Self-Aid Buddy Care (first aid)
- Tactical Automatic Weapons Training Program
- Combative training program
Timeline
Correctional Officer
FCC Florence
07.2024 - Current
Infantryman
US Army
01.2020 - 01.2024
Diploma -
Cattaraugus-Little Valley CS
High School - Criminal Justice Technical Training
Ellicotville BOCES