Thomas Murray
Derry,United States
Summary
Observant correctional officer with several years of experience keeping order and avoiding dangerous situations within jails or prisons. Motivated and energetic leader recognized for generating respect and obedience from most difficult individuals. In-depth knowledge of use and care of firearms and restraint methods.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correction Officer
Massachusetts Department Of Correction
Concord, MA
11.1991 - Current
- Monitored inmate behavior to maintain order and security.
- Conducted regular inspections of premises and inmate property.
- Assisted in crisis intervention and conflict resolution among inmates.
- Documented incidents and prepared reports for review by superiors.
- Responded to emergencies following established protocols and guidelines.
- Ensured safety and security of inmates within the facility by conducting searches, supervising activities, and maintaining order.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
- Intervened during conflicts between inmates, utilizing de-escalation techniques when possible.
- Maintained custody and control of inmates housed in maximum security unit.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct, and signs of conflict.
Security Guard-Summer (Seasonal)
Raytheon
Andover, MA
05.1989 - 08.1991
- Monitored premises to prevent unauthorized access and ensure safety.
- Operated surveillance equipment to maintain continuous monitoring of property.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify security risks and report incidents.
- Enforced company policies and procedures to maintain a secure environment.
- Conducted daily security patrols of assigned areas.
- Inspected buildings for fire hazards, unsafe conditions, or unauthorized persons.
- DoD Secret Clearance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston , MA 09.1995 - 05.1998
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Middlesex Community College
Lowell, MA 09.1989 - 05.1991
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Conflict resolution
- Surveillance techniques
- Incident reporting
- Security procedures
- Emergency response
- Report writing
- Team collaboration
- De-escalation strategies
Certification
- Servsafe Certified
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Massachusetts Boston
09.1995 - 05.1998
Correction Officer
Massachusetts Department Of Correction
11.1991 - Current
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Middlesex Community College
09.1989 - 05.1991
Security Guard-Summer (Seasonal)
Raytheon
05.1989 - 08.1991