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William Dickson

Edwardsville,PA

Summary

Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security within facilities. Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and enforcing rules and regulations. Focused on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and effective communication, with keen observational skills and strong sense of integrity.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Correctional Officer

Luzerne County
04.2016 - Current
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
  • Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.

Volunteer Firefighter Captain

Edwardsville Boro
01.1992 - Current
  • Enhanced teamwork among the crew by participating in regular training sessions, drills, and exercises.
  • Assisted in reducing property damage during fires with strategic placement of ladders, hoses, and other firefighting equipment.
  • Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
  • Upheld high levels of readiness while on call, ensuring timely response to any potential emergencies.
  • Expedited emergency response times by maintaining accurate knowledge of local streets, roads, and landmarks.
  • Demonstrated adaptability during crises by adjusting tactics based on changing conditions or new information.
  • Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
  • Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
  • Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
  • Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
  • Responded to emergency calls and provided medical assistance to injured individuals.
  • Evaluated areas after containing fires to identify and suppress hot spots.
  • Maintained close contact with dispatch to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements, and incoming personnel.
  • Diagnosed and located hazardous materials and other sources of fires.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.

Emergency Medical Technician

Hanover Medic 9
01.2000 - 01.2016
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.

Education

General Studies

Wyoming Valley West High School
Plymouth, PA
06-1993

Skills

  • First aid training
  • Emergency response
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Correctional facility procedures
  • Policy enforcement
  • Restraint techniques
  • Inmate monitoring
  • Safety and security enforcement
  • Self-defense tactics
  • Search and seizure procedures
  • Crisis intervention training
  • CCTV monitoring
  • Prisoner transport
  • Suicide prevention
  • Firearms proficiency
  • Radio communication

Certification

  • Firearm Training
  • OC Training
  • Taser Training
  • Hazmat Training
  • Emergency Response to Terrorism Training
  • Bus/Vehicle Rescue Tech Training
  • Rowhome/Townhome Firefighting Training
  • Mass Casualty Training
  • Engine Comp OPS @ Residential Fires Training
  • EVO

Timeline

Correctional Officer

Luzerne County
04.2016 - Current

Emergency Medical Technician

Hanover Medic 9
01.2000 - 01.2016

Volunteer Firefighter Captain

Edwardsville Boro
01.1992 - Current

General Studies

Wyoming Valley West High School

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