Timothy Scanlon
Lawton
Summary
Summary
Hardworking Correctional Officer skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches.
Correctional Officer offers two-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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer Lieutenant
Lawton City Jail
09.2019 - 04.2025
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Led intake and processing of inmates by handling paperwork, searches, interviews and fingerprinting.
- Arranged for medical and dental care of inmates.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Consistently met or exceeded operational performance goals set forth by senior leadership, contributing to overall departmental success.
- Reduced inmate altercations through effective communication and conflict resolution strategies.
Freight Team Associate
The Home Depot
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Stacked and transported all overstock to storage areas. Inspected product load for accuracy and safely transported it around warehouse
- Unloaded trucks
- Scanned items on arrival and departure to create accurate tracking records.
- Broke down, re-packaged and shrink-wrapped pallets for efficient storage and transportation.
- Lifted and moved items weighing 100 pounds multiple times per shift
Sheet Metal Worker
Sheet Metal Specialists LLC
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Fabricated and altered parts with metal hammers, punches, drills and shears
- Achieved maximum efficiency by working with large crews to install ductwork in existing and new builds
- Examined weld for bead size and other specifications
Intern
Richmond Police Department
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Provided administrative support such as filing documents, copying paperwork
- Collected data to use in presentations to stop town from shutting down police department
Athletic Staff
Lyndon State College
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with other coaches to maintain consistent athletic program
- Operated camera to film games
- Set up and tore down equipment after games were completed
- Trained others in use of camera and scoreboard
Line Cook
Panera Bread
09.2013 - 06.2017
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality
- Prepared average of 70 orders each shift
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Vermont State University - Lyndon Campus
Lyndonville, VT12-2018
GED -
Mount Mansfield Union High School
Jericho, VT06.2014
Skills
- Internship with Richmond Police Department (VT)
- BS in Criminal Justice
- Attended class in college about investigation techniques
- Been correctional officer for 6 years
- Restraint Techniques
- First aid training
Criminal Justice Related Experience
- Central and Pod Control
- Emergency response
- CCTV Monitoring
- De-escalation techniques
- Self-Defense Techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
Personal Information
- Dedicated professional attitude; willing to work
- Extremely prioritized; Planning is Essential
- Willing to improve to succeed
- Motivated individual
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- OLETS Certified
- Certified by OSBI to fingerprint inmates
- Taser Certified
- OC Spray Certified
- CERT team
Timeline
Correctional Officer Lieutenant
Lawton City Jail
09.2019 - 04.2025
Freight Team Associate
The Home Depot
08.2018 - 09.2019
Intern
Richmond Police Department
05.2018 - 08.2018
Athletic Staff
Lyndon State College
09.2017 - 01.2018
Sheet Metal Worker
Sheet Metal Specialists LLC
06.2017 - 08.2019
Line Cook
Panera Bread
09.2013 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Vermont State University - Lyndon Campus
GED -
Mount Mansfield Union High School
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