Joseph Nichols
Decatur
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience as a Confinement Officer at the Allen County Sheriffs Department, skilled in effective communication and problem resolution. Proven ability to enhance team morale and maintain safety protocols, ensuring a secure environment. Strong mental resilience and fitness training contribute to exceptional situational awareness in high-pressure settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Confinement Officer
Allen County Sheriffs Department
11.2024 - Current
- Monitor inmate behavior to ensure safety and security within facility.
- Assist in conducting routine searches of inmates and common areas for contraband.
- Maintain accurate logs of daily activities, incidents, and inmate interactions.
- Collaborate with fellow officers to enforce safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Public Health
United States Air National Guard
07.2021 - Current
- Protect public health by surveying for pests carrying diseases such as rodents or insects.
- Conduct audiograms as a part of the public health hearing conservation program.
- Take part in food facility inspections to help identify and educate workers on the proper use of ppe and waste management.
- Take part in TCCC classes and acquired a tier 2 qualification.
Confinement Officer
Adams County Sheriff's Department
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Monitored inmate behavior for the safety and security within the facility.
- Assisted in conducting routine walkthroughs of the jail.
- Maintained accurate logs of daily activities, incidents, and inmate interactions.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to enforce safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Online Grocery Associate
Walmart
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted in carrying out grocery orders to customers in a timely manner.
- Helped pack orders for incoming customers.
- Led customers to items that they needed help finding.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bellmont High School
Decatur, IN05-2022
Skills
- Effective communication and de-escalation skills/techniques
- Effective problem resolution
- Increased situational awareness
- Fitness training
- strong mental resilience
- team morale enhancement
- clear and concise report writing
Accomplishments
- TCCC tier 2 qualified
- Expert Marksman Badge in the Air National Guard
- Conducted CPR on an individual, eventually reviving them with a team
- Completed public health tech school for the Air National Guard
Timeline
Confinement Officer
Allen County Sheriffs Department
11.2024 - Current
Confinement Officer
Adams County Sheriff's Department
07.2022 - 06.2023
Public Health
United States Air National Guard
07.2021 - Current
Online Grocery Associate
Walmart
08.2020 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Bellmont High School
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