John Miller
PORTAGE
Summary
Accomplished Correctional Officer with a proven track record at Westville Correctional Facility, adept in emergency response and conflict resolution, significantly reducing contraband and inmate altercations. Skilled in CAD drawing, showcasing precision in project specifications. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and safety enforcement, ensuring comprehensive security and efficiency in high-risk environments. I have exceptional paperwork and note taking skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Westville Correctional Facility
03.2018 - 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.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Reduced inmate altercations through proactive conflict resolution strategies.
Bay Leader
Blue Beacon International
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and professionally.
- Trained new employees to ensure a seamless integration into the team''s workflow and culture.
- Reduced wait times for customers by optimizing workflow processes within the wash bay facility.
- Ensured high-quality results with meticulous attention to detail when performing vehicle cleaning tasks.
Forklift Operator
UGN
07.2014 - 08.2015
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Draftsmen
Saco Industries
02.2013 - 07.2014
- Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits.
- Calculated dimensions and allowances with accurate precision for project specifications.
- Reduced errors in drawings by conducting thorough reviews of specifications provided by clients or stakeholders.
- Created CAD models and drawings for [Type] designs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chesterton High School
Chesterton, IN07-2004
No Degree - Cadd Drafting
Porter County Career Center
Valparaiso, IN07-2004
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate supervision
- Correctional facility procedures
- Policy enforcement
- Restraint techniques
- Safety and security enforcement
- Self-defense tactics
- Contraband seizure
- Weapons training
- Prisoner transport
Accomplishments
Certified Quick response team member.
Hand gun trained
Certification
- Firearms Proficiency Certificate - State Police or equivalent state licensing authority.
- Chemical Agents Certification - Various certified security and law enforcement training providers.
- Self-Defense Training Certification - Various authorized training centers.
- Use of Force Training Certification - Various authorized training centers.
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use Certification - National Safety Council.
- OSHA Certified
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Westville Correctional Facility
03.2018 - Current
Bay Leader
Blue Beacon International
08.2015 - 03.2018
Forklift Operator
UGN
07.2014 - 08.2015
Draftsmen
Saco Industries
02.2013 - 07.2014
- Firearms Proficiency Certificate - State Police or equivalent state licensing authority.
- Chemical Agents Certification - Various certified security and law enforcement training providers.
- Self-Defense Training Certification - Various authorized training centers.
- Use of Force Training Certification - Various authorized training centers.
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use Certification - National Safety Council.
- OSHA Certified
High School Diploma -
Chesterton High School
No Degree - Cadd Drafting
Porter County Career Center
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