Tracy Barton
Freeville,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Officer
Cortland County Sheriff's Office
03.2014 - Current
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Reduced inmate altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
- Monitor inmate communications (listen to phone calls and read tablet messages through the viapath software system) in order to intercept any possible intel that would be crucial to the safety and security of our Officers and facility.
- Work with our agency as well as other agencies in regards to intel collected from monitoring inmate communications.
- Through monitoring inmate communications gang members within the facility have been identified, attempts of contraband being introduced into the facility by visitors have been intercepted, violations of orders of protection have been identified and prevented, grievances filed against the facility have been disproven, inmates with plans to run if bailed out have been identified, inmates that were diverting their medications and selling them to other inmates within the facility have been identified and stopped.
- Testify at Grand Jury and local court proceedings as an expert witness for cases steaming from monitoring of inmate communications.
Park Ranger-Police Dispatcher
New York State Park Police
05.2010 - 09.2012
- Increased park safety by conducting regular patrols and addressing potential hazards in a timely manner.
- Supported emergency response efforts during natural disasters or medical incidents, ensuring visitor wellbeing.
- Enforced laws and regulations within parks for campgrounds, trails, nature preserves and roadways.
- Enforced park rules consistently to protect natural resources while creating a safe environment for all visitors.
- Answered emergency and non-emergency phone calls, dispatched officers to those calls accordingly, entered information into the computer system, ran data through ejustice system at officers request, and kept neat and accurate logs.
Animal Control Officer
SPCA of Tompkins County
04.2008 - 04.2010
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to enforce animal control ordinances and handle dangerous or aggressive animals.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and effectively, employing appropriate restraint techniques for various species while prioritizing public safety.
- Conducted thorough investigations into cases of suspected animal cruelty or neglect, gathering evidence to support legal action when necessary.
Military Police Officer
United States Army
12.2005 - 03.2008
- Completed Basic and Military Police Training at Fort Leonard Wood in May 2006
- Deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in October 2006 to train Iraqi Police so that they could be self sufficient. Responsibilities included: protecting life and property, combat vehicle operation and maintenance, convoy security, daily joint patrols with Iraqi Police, community relations and intelligence gathering
- Received a Honorable discharge in March of 2008 with a rank of Specialist.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Dryden, NY05.2011
Skills
- Security Procedures
- Integrity and Honesty
- Surveillance
- File and record maintenance
- Discretion and Confidentiality
- Records Management
- Background Investigations
- Observation
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Cortland County Sheriff's Office
03.2014 - Current
Park Ranger-Police Dispatcher
New York State Park Police
05.2010 - 09.2012
Animal Control Officer
SPCA of Tompkins County
04.2008 - 04.2010
Military Police Officer
United States Army
12.2005 - 03.2008
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Tompkins Cortland Community College
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