Mason Hutcheson
Lincoln
Summary
Dynamic Correctional Officer with expertise in inmate supervision, emergency response, and staff training. Proven ability to mentor teams and resolve conflicts effectively, ensuring safety and compliance within the facility.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Illinois Department Of Corrections
Lincoln
03.2017 - Current
- Monitored inmate activities to ensure compliance with facility rules.
- Trained new staff on safety procedures and emergency response protocols.
- Member of the State WideTactical Team since July 2018.
- I became a team leader in 2025.
- Trained in Verbal Judo and D.R.T.
Manager
IGA
Riverton
01.2014 - 02.2017
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL05-2016
High School Diploma -
Williamsville High School
Williamsville, IL05-2013
Skills
- Inmate supervision
- Emergency response
- Conflict resolution
- Tactical operations
- Safety training
- Policy enforcement
- Staff mentoring
- Team leadership
- Decision making
- Situational awareness
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Firearm operations trained
- Armory and key control
- Perimeter control
- First aid and CPR certified
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Weapons training
- Criminal justice
- Staff management
- Contraband seizure
- Prisoner transport
- Correctional facility procedures
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Illinois Department Of Corrections
03.2017 - Current
Manager
IGA
01.2014 - 02.2017
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lincoln Land Community College
High School Diploma -
Williamsville High School