Thomas Chropowicz
Law Enforcement
Jackson,MI
Summary
Correctional Officer offers 3-year history in corrections with superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with focus maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts. Committed Correctional Officer with passion for criminal justice. Experienced in maximum and medium security locations. Extensively trained in suicide prevention and defensive tactical techniques. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrections Officer
State Of Michigan
Jackson , Michigan
10.2020 - Current
- Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Enforced regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks, alcohol sensor testing and gate-locking procedures.
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by effectively maintaining daily shift activity logs.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
- Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
Machinist
Parker Hannifin Corp.
Mason, Michigan
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Measured, examined or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
- Established machining parameters and test runs for new parts and components.
- Calibrated and aligned machine components for proper functioning.
- Utilized CAD and CAM software to design tool paths, select cutting tools and set machine parameters.
Shift Manager
McDonald's
Jackson , Michigan
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
- Tracked receipts, employee hours, and inventory movements.
- Consistently exhibited calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating smoothly and set positive example for shift team.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH 03.2021 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Vandercook Lake High School
Jackson, MI 01.2004 - 07.2017
Skills
Emergency Management
undefinedCertification
CPR Certified, CCW Certified, ECD/PCA Certified, CTO Certified.
Timeline
CPR Certified, CCW Certified, ECD/PCA Certified, CTO Certified.
04-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Eastern Gateway Community College
03.2021 - 06.2023
Corrections Officer
State Of Michigan
10.2020 - Current
Machinist
Parker Hannifin Corp.
01.2018 - 06.2020
Shift Manager
McDonald's
01.2016 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Vandercook Lake High School
01.2004 - 07.2017
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