Josiah Harrell
Indianapolis ,IN
Summary
I am a spiritually-led leader and builder with a calling to design and develop homes, cabins, and retreat spaces that foster healing, connection, and transformation. With hands-on experience in construction and development, I create environments where people can encounter faith, fatherhood, and freedom—integrating worship, teaching, and nature into every space. Over the years, I’ve also served on mission trips, helping families in need by building homes they couldn’t otherwise afford, as well as constructing porches and accessibility ramps to improve quality of life. My leadership is deeply rooted in long-term involvement with Christian organizations like Tres Dias, where I’ve served in various team roles, and grown through Bible studies and accountability-based reunion groups. I bring a strong work ethic, a heart for service, and a vision for spaces that do more than house people—they restore them.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
General Laborer
Reith Riley Construction
06.2018 - Current
- Concrete and forming
- Handled 2-3 jobs in a 7 day basis
- Asphalt
- Dirt
- Bridge work
- Traffic set up and take down
Correctional Officer
IDOC
03.2015 - 06.2018
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Overseen 20 or more offenders at a time.
- 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.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
Event Services
Jw Marriott
06.2012 - 06.2015
- Set up events/take them down
- Cleaning rooms
- Worked and set up 2-5 rooms in a day.
- Assist the customer to any accommodations they need.
- Positive attitude
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Indiana Creek High School
Trafalgar, IN05.2010
Skills
- Heavy lifting
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Safety procedures
- Organization
- Job site preparation
- Power tools proficiency
- Concrete mixing
- Traffic control
- Asphalt paving
- Team collaboration
- Hand and power tools
Timeline
General Laborer
Reith Riley Construction
06.2018 - Current
Correctional Officer
IDOC
03.2015 - 06.2018
Event Services
Jw Marriott
06.2012 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Indiana Creek High School
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