Thomas Rudolph
Transcor America
Sharpsville,PA
1
Certification
54
years of professional experience
Equipment and ensure readiness of restraints, weapons, OIC kits, vehicles, etc. Ensure effective management and control of resources to include inmate/detainee and/or resident medications and property. Maintain appropriate relationships and communications when dealing with fellow staff members, all customer agencies and inmates, detainees and/or residents. Application of restraints and the Use of Force will be strictly followed according to TCA policies and customer contract requirements. Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned. Must achieve and maintain Officer in Charge (OIC) certification to be eligible for assignment as an AOIC Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work History
Transportation Officer
1 Year 6 Months- The Transportation Officer is responsible for ensuring that all trip activity is conducted in accordance with TransCor America (TCA) policies, procedures, state and federal laws, applicable CCA policies and procedures, and Customer contract requirements. This position is also responsible for the safe and secure management of the inmate, detainee and/or resident population and trip movement. Follows sound correctional and transportation industry
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for the safe and orderly operation of the assigned trip in a manner that promotes public safety, staff safety and the secure and humane environment for inmates, detainees and/or residents.
- Communicates and supports the vision of TransCor America, LLC and ensures alignment with TCA goals.
- If qualified, may be assigned as the Assistant Officer in Charge (AOIC) on trip activity unless otherwise directed by their supervisor.
- Monitor and supervise inmate, detainee, and/or resident activity per TCA policy. This includes listening to complaints and effectively resolving disputes or problems, taking corrective action, protecting inmate, detainee and residents rights, and completing all required documentation in accordance with TCA policy.
- Follow sound safety practices and ensure that any injuries or accidents are reported in a timely and accurate manner per TCA policy. Take appropriate action in cases of serious or unusual incidents and emergencies circumstances.
- Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections and briefings as required. Maintain and promote effective communications and the proper flow of relevant information to management and fellow team members.
- Maintain communication with Trip Management throughout the routed trip. Consult with Trip Management and/or Field Office Supervisor personnel in assessing situations and making decisions. Will not deviate from planned trip route unless cleared and/or directed by proper TCA authorities.
- Complete preventive maintenance of equipment and ensure readiness of restraints, weapons, OIC kits, vehicles, etc.
- Ensure effective management and control of resources to include inmate/detainee and/or resident medications and property.
- Maintain appropriate relationships and communications when dealing with fellow staff members, all customer agencies and inmates, detainees and/or residents.
- Application of restraints and the Use of Force will be strictly followed according to TCA policies and customer contract requirements.
- Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
- Must achieve and maintain Officer in Charge (OIC) certification to be eligible for assignment as an AOIC.
Fire Inspector
5 Months- Inspected the buildings for any faulty electrical wirings, absence and nonfunctional of fire exits.
- Administered the buildings and recommended necessary actions required for following the codes and the required regulations.
- Ensured that the new fire installation system is working in accordance to the specifications.
- Issued permits to the hazardous sites in case of their compliance with the codes and laws.
- Prepared records of all the inspection work carried, checked for any violations and recommended corrective measures.
- Reviewed the blueprints of the new and renovated buildings to ensure that they meet the fire safety structures and there have appropriate functional exits.
Lead Fire Inspector
1 Year- Inspected buildings and equipment to detect fire hazards and enforce Army regulations, NFPA and OSHA
- Rules with guidelines.
- Performed the following tasks but not limited to: inspected interiors and exteriors of buildings to detect hazardous conditions or violations of fire codes.
- Performed equipment tests, such as gasoline storage tanks, air compressors, and fire-extinguishing and fire protection equipment to ensure conformance to fire and safety codes.
- Discussed with customers and trainee violations and unsafe conditions with facility representative, makes recommendations, and instructs in fire safety practices.
- Issued permit and summons and enforces fire codes.
- Preparing reports, such as inspections performed, code violations, and recommendations for eliminating fire hazards
- In order to perform my major duties, I have a certain knowledge base that has help me evaluate Fire Inspection Plans. I was the only lead fire inspector assigned to travel via helicopter to several bases in Afghanistan to evaluate fire inspectors, lead fire inspectors, and their paperwork.
Corrections Officer
5 Months- At Grateford State Prison, Pennsylvania
Assistant Fire Chief of Training
1 Year- The position was assigned to Ascension Auxiliary Airfield and no family accommodations were available.
- Principle Duties Essential Job Functions: Assistant Chief for Training Duties: Plan, schedule, and conducted training programs for all functional areas of the Fire/Security Section.
- Maintain training reference files, directives, office instructions, lesson plans, training aids, and training records.
- Respond to emergencies, evaluate operational procedures, and act as safety officer, assist with rescue, fire suppression and overhaul when directed; assume command and control when accountable to accept those duties.
- Security Police Duties:
- When directed perform roving patrol duties, incident/complaint investigations, accident investigations and anti-hijacking inspections. Assist with airfield/aircraft support as directed.
- I assumed Fire Chiefs Duties during Chief absence. The mission is stand-by for commercial and military aircrafts refuelling operation and aircraft emergencies.
- EXPERIENCE
- DoD Supervisory Firefighter retired 2005 from China Lake Fire Department Ridgecrest, CA April 2002 to August 2005
- Applies fire protection laws, regulations, research to safeguard personnel and structures on air warfare testing facility.
- Directs 3-12 GS-3 DOD employees to extinguish or control crash and structural fires with Senior Officer.
- I monitored personnel in daily inspections and preventive maintenance of station apparatuses.
- Conducts training sessions and post-incident review with fire safety personnel using SOP and NFPA standards. Stand-by operations for special missions for overtime were accepted
- As supervisor had to maintain confidential information relative to performance appraisal and leave requests.
- U.S.Department of Defense
- Fire & Emergency Services
- Certification Program
- Lookup System
- Actual DoD Certification Certificates Issued to RUDOLPH 0989
- Title Seal Number Date Certified T-t-T
- Airport Fire Fighter 50177 March 10, 1994 No
- Fire Instructor I 50179 March 10, 1994 No
- Fire Instructor II 87748 October 19, 1994 No
- Fire Officer I 50178 March 10, 1994 No
- Fire Officer II 60460 June 31994 No
- Hazardous Materials Awareness 229804 July 9, 1998 No
- Hazardous Materials Operations 175651 October 27, 1998 No
- Hazardous Materials Technician 278444 T-t-T February 1, 2001 Yes
- HazMat Incident Commander 278456 T-t-T February 1, 2001 Yes
- Fire Inspector I 177165 July 22, 1999 No
- Fire Inspector II 152989 August 20, 1999 No
- Fire Officer III 363364 6 10, 2000 No
- Fire Officer IV 579814 September 26, 2003 No
- Fire Instructor III 587947 March 1, 2004 No
- Implied DoD Certification Certificates Issued to RUDOLPH 0989
- Title Seal Number
- Driver/Operator ARFF Implied
Assistant Fire Chief of Operations and Assistant Chief of Training
13 Years 11 Months- Emergency Response to Terrorism Certificate October 25, 2005
- Assistant Fire Chief of Operations and Assistant Chief of Training
- Andrews Air Force Base - Camp Springs, MD June 1985 to May 1999
- Academia I was awarded Master's in Civil Engineer with rank of Fire Superintendent
- Provided first command and control classes for rescue, crash and structural incidents at airfield from which domestic and foreign official board and egress aircraft at Andrews Air Force Base Fire Department.
- Assigned civilian and military personnel in fighting fire that involved high fuel loads, ammunition, explosive hazards and toxic chemicals.
- I determined training needs to attain and maintain high performance.
- Instructed and participated in practice drills.
- Collaborated with senior officer or training instructor to address deficiencies.
- Retired from USAFR in 1999 from Andrews AFB, Washington D.C.
Crew Chief and Assistant Fire Chief on Active Duty
3 Years 6 Months- Firefighter Apprentice
- Airport Fire Fighter
- April 1971 to March 1975
- Collateral Duty: Chief Equal Opportunity Officer
- First Member - US Air Force Critical Incident Stress Management Team
Education
- management
Skills
Fire control
DoD Experience
Inspection
Fire alarm
Fire alarm systems
Certification
Emergency Response to Terrorism Certificate October 25, 2005
Additional Information
- Highlights of Qualifications:
- Remarkable experience in investigating fire and other related explosions
- Expertise in fire alarm systems
- Operational knowledge of the fire prevention techniques
- Sound knowledge of various new fire inspection methods
- Ability to work in accordance with the city fire control and prevention programs
- Ability to follow all verbal and written instructions
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