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Timothy Jackson

New Haven

Summary

Dedicated Correctional Officer with extensive experience at the State of Connecticut Department of Correction, skilled in emergency response and conflict resolution. Successfully reduced contraband incidents through vigilant monitoring and thorough searches. Proven ability to train new staff and implement effective security measures, ensuring a safe environment for both inmates and personnel.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer

State Of Connecticut Department Of Correction
02.2004 - 07.2024
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
  • Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
  • Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
  • Ensured security of facility perimeter by conducting routine patrols.

Perimeter/Grounds Officer

State Of Connecticut Department Of Correction
02.2023 - 06.2024

Supervised the work released inmates throughout the work day. Maintaining the cleanliness of the facility grounds: Removal of outside trash in the facility garage areas, Maintaining the grassy areas around the facility grounds, Maintaining the cleanliness in the Administration areas in the facility; Wardens area, Records area offices and bathrooms, Visiting area, Main lobby and Dorm lobby area.

Bonds Officer

State Of Connecticut Department Of Correction
05.2017 - 02.2022

Worked with the record specialist to prepare the necessary documents for an inmates release from New Haven Correctional Community Center.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT
01.1991

Skills

  • First aid training
  • Emergency response
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Inmate supervision
  • Restraint techniques
  • CCTV monitoring
  • Booking procedures
  • File and record maintenance
  • Physical fitness
  • Radio communication
  • Excellent problem solver
  • Armory and key control
  • Weapons training
  • Facility security
  • Trained in defensive tactics
  • Self-defense techniques
  • Prisoner transport

Timeline

Perimeter/Grounds Officer

State Of Connecticut Department Of Correction
02.2023 - 06.2024

Bonds Officer

State Of Connecticut Department Of Correction
05.2017 - 02.2022

Correctional Officer

State Of Connecticut Department Of Correction
02.2004 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

University of New Haven