Accomplished law enforcement professional with a robust background at Adams County Sheriff's Office and Adult Correctional Complex, demonstrating exceptional leadership, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication. Skilled in operational management, training, and emergency response, with notable achievements in enhancing office efficiency and inmate security. Expert in First Aid/CPR and adept at fostering teamwork.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporal
Adams County Sheriff's Office
Gettysburg, PA
07.2023 - Current
Oversight of the training of all office staff.
Assist the Operations Sergeant with Human Services Building and Courthouse operations as needed.
Oversees the Adams County Sheriff's Office public fingerprinting stations duties.
Serves as a representative of the Adams County Sheriff's office, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy. and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and the public.
Serves as a first-line supervisor under the guidance and direction of the Sergeant and Lieutenant.
Prepares various reports regarding assigned operations, activities, incidents, and investigations.
Assist in the implementation of the Sheriff's office goals and objectives. Recommends changes in schedule, policy, and procedures to maximize the efficiency of the office. Assists in the operational management and administrative duties, as required, to meet the goals and objectives of the Sheriff's Office.
Performs a full range of operational duties of a Deputy Sheriff as required.
Assess and address employee performance, both positive and negative, and creates documentation for use in employee performance evaluations. Takes immediate action to correct improper conduct and to train subordinates in the performance of duties and impose progressive discipline.
Supervises and conducts investigations as required.
Works in tandem with the Operations Sargeant in the operation of divisions within the Sheriff's office in the absence of the Lieutenant or Chief Deputy.
Attends and successfully completes all required training as set forth by Pennsylvania Deputy Sheriffs' Training Commission and successfully completes all in house training.
Correctional Officer
Adams County Adult Correctional Complex
Gettysburg, PA
03.2023 - 07.2024
Assisted in the processing of new inmates, including taking photographs, collecting personal information, and explaining facility rules.
Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
Distributed commissary items and dispensed prescribed medication to prisoners.
Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
Escorted inmates within the facility, including to and from cells, medical appointments, and recreational activities.
Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates.
Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
Issued clothing, tools and other authorized items to inmates.
Instructed inmates on work detail and oversaw work-site transportation.
Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
Conducted searches of inmates and visitors to prevent the smuggling of contraband.
Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
Counseled inmates and responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
Trained new correctional officers on facility procedures, safety protocols, and the ethical treatment of inmates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Francis Scott Key High School
Union Bridge, MD
06-1990
Skills
Basic math
Interpersonal communication
Customer relations
Teamwork and collaboration
Data management
Research
Recordkeeping
Problem resolution
Critical thinking
Communication
ACT 2 certified
Firearms
CIT (Critical Incident Team Member)
FTO (Field Training Officer)
First Aid/CPR
Certification
ACT 2 Certification
Crisis Intervention Team Certification
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Basic Practitioner
DUI Checkpoint Basic Training
Axon Taser Energy Weapon X26P
Naloxone Training
Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Saber Law Enforcement Aerosol Projectors Certificate
CPR/First Aid/AED
Firearms
Timeline
Corporal
Adams County Sheriff's Office
07.2023 - Current
Correctional Officer
Adams County Adult Correctional Complex
03.2023 - 07.2024
ACT 2 Certification
Crisis Intervention Team Certification
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Basic Practitioner
DUI Checkpoint Basic Training
Axon Taser Energy Weapon X26P
Naloxone Training
Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Saber Law Enforcement Aerosol Projectors Certificate
CPR/First Aid/AED
Firearms
High School Diploma -
Francis Scott Key High School
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