Timothy Spangler
Monroe,MI
Summary
Astute officer skilled at fostering public safety through timely response and resolution of public and domestic disturbances. Exceptional communicator with skill for alleviating tension in high-pressure situations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Reserve Patrol Officer
City of Taylor
Taylor, MI
09.1995 - 11.1997
- Apprehended, arrested and detained criminal suspects and law violators.
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Responded to major interstate vehicular accidents with fatalities or serious injuries.
- Searched vehicles for drugs or paraphernalia.
- Communicated and coordinated responses to suspicious activities.
- Studied crime reports to identify trends and strategize patrol and investigative responses.
Jailer
Trenton Police Department
Trenton, MI
03.1995 - 04.1996
- Searched prisoner cells and belongings for contraband and weapons.
- Conducted booking procedures on new inmates by performing fingerprinting and medical assessments.
- Observed conduct of inmates and protected from dangers.
- Issued clothing, bedding and other authorized items to inmates.
- Inspected all incoming and outgoing mail for contraband.
- Monitored behavior of [Number] inmates to prevent escape attempts, crime and other dangerous activities.
- Performed [Type] and [Type] administrative duties to maintain appropriate records of accounted inmates.
- Led grid searches to locate and confiscate potential harmful items and contraband.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
- Maintained records of prisoners' identification and charges.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of [Type] facility.
Corrections Officer
State Of Michigan Department Of Corrections
Adrian, MI
08.2002 - Jul2010
- Conducted thorough cell searches to uncover contraband and other materials not allowed at facility.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.
- Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications.
- Conducted cell and illegal substance checks.
- Patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings and prisoner property and clothing to ensure welfare, security and safety.
- Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
- Conducted internal security checks to ascertain inmate safety.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Maintained correct physical head count for inmates.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Maintained communications with staff and inmate body to maintain safe, effective prison environment.
- Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being over those detained.
- Operated telephones, switchboards, intercoms and two-way radios to communicate with other personnel.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Observed and directed inmates during recreation, visits, telephone and shower time.
- Recognized signs of problems, such as despondency, depression and anger in order to prevent riots or suicides.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Conducted booking procedures on new inmates by performing fingerprinting and medical assessments.
- Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
- Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
- Maintained custody and control of [Number] inmates housed in maximum security unit.
- Led grid searches to locate and confiscate potential harmful items and contraband.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Parole & Probation
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA05.2014
Timeline
Corrections Officer
State Of Michigan Department Of Corrections
08.2002 - Jul2010
Reserve Patrol Officer
City of Taylor
09.1995 - 11.1997
Jailer
Trenton Police Department
03.1995 - 04.1996
Bachelor of Science - Parole & Probation
Kaplan University
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