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Wood Thomas

Le Roy,NY

Summary

Reliable Detention Officer skilled handling and managing activities of 70 offenders in assigned cell block. Sound knowledge of constitutional rights and ethical standards of conduct. Experience detaining and processing inmates, preparing and serving meals to inmates and monitoring overall facility security.

Trustworthy Detention Officer with 25 years of experience. Talented at quickly deescalating conflicts and maintaining superior levels of levelheadedness. Intelligent and agile with remarkable security awareness. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Custody Officer

Akima Global Services
04.1998 - Current
  • Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
  • Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
  • Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
  • Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
  • Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
  • Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates.
  • Supervised and controlled behavior of 50 inmates.
  • Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
  • Several Awards- Supervisor of Year, Supervisor of Quarter 3 times

Fire Chief, Assistance Chief, Training Officer

Le Roy Fire District
11.1994 - Current
  • Supervised firehouse operations, maintaining inventory and liaising with vendors to secure necessary supplies.
  • Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
  • Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools..
  • Developed and implemented effective lesson plans to cover necessary material.
  • Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Ordered office supplies and kept office stocked with needed resources to operate smoothly.
  • Created purchase orders and tracked invoices to avoid missed or delayed shipments.
  • Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
  • Directed work of 30-50 firefighters engaged in extinguishing fires.
  • Several Awards- Metal of Valor, Firefighter of the year 2000, Several Chief Awards

United States Marine

United States Marine Corps
07.1989 - 07.1992
    • In charge of 5 men Radio team with Special Operations Task Group
    • Rifle Qual Expert, Pistol Qual Expert
    • Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
    • Evaluated performance against goals and implemented appropriate development plans.
    • Several awards- Meritorious Mast for actions during a helicopter crash, good conduct, combat action, oversea award 4 times, Liberating Kuwait Medal

Education

High School Diploma -

Le Roy Junior-Senior High School
Le Roy, NY
06.1998

Skills

  • Emergency Alarm
  • Report Preparation
  • Medical Emergency Response
  • First Aid Certification
  • Emergency Response
  • Commander Assistance
  • Operational Efficiency

Timeline

Custody Officer

Akima Global Services
04.1998 - Current

Fire Chief, Assistance Chief, Training Officer

Le Roy Fire District
11.1994 - Current

United States Marine

United States Marine Corps
07.1989 - 07.1992

High School Diploma -

Le Roy Junior-Senior High School
Wood Thomas