Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Interests
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Robert Jordan

Assumption

Summary

Over the last 22 years i have compiled a vast knowledge of the Corrections environment. During this time I have learned how to use several systems that help manage inmates and scheduling. With skills in conflict resolution and the ability to adapt to new and rapidly changing situations. I bring to the table a positive attitude and a eagerness to learn.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Correctional Officer

Macon County Sheriff's Office
03.2003 - Current
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • 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.
  • Helped maintain schedules for inmates classes and activities.
  • scheduled officers for assignments for daily work both on paper and in a system called VCS.
  • Completed paperwork and wrote reports pertaining to incidents within the jail
  • Responsible for scheduling attorney meetings, transports and virtual court appointments.
  • Helped build a jail management system. This system was designed for booking and maintaining offenders in custody. It also provided away for tracking inmate movement. I also helped train officers on the new system.
  • Currently work as a field training officer. Training new officers in the booking area and housing units

Education

No Degree - Report Writing And Investigations

Richland Community College
Decatur, IL

High School Diploma -

Central A&M High School
Moweaqua, IL
05-1998

Skills

  • First aid training
  • Emergency response
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • PREA Certified
  • Hostage Negotiations
  • Scheduling and Employee Management
  • Investigations and Report Writing
  • Field Training Officer
  • Processing new Inmates- Data collection
  • Excel Spread Sheets
  • Ordering and maintaining inventory

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 18 staff members.
  • Achieved mass inmate movement by completing a chart on how to move inmates with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Completed additional training that ranged from conflict resolution to learning adversity as a supervisor.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

  • High-Risk Transport Training – Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons, or private high-risk transport education providers.
  • Chemical Agents Certification - Various certified security and law enforcement training providers.
  • Hostage Negotiation Certificate – FBI or recognized law enforcement training entities.
  • Suicide Prevention Training Certificate - Various mental health organizations or correctional training academies.
  • First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
  • Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training Certificate - CIT International.
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use Certification - National Safety Council.
  • Tactical Communication Skills Certification – Verbal Judo Institute or similar communication-focused organizations.
  • Certified Jail Officer (CJO) - American Jail Association.
  • Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards Training Certificate - National PREA Resource Center.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association.
  • Use of Force Training Certification - Various authorized training centers.
  • [State] Driver's License
  • CPR/AED Certification

Interests

  • Enjoy going to th gym for overall physical and mental well-being
  • I participate in a recovery program that aids in the development of healthy cooping mechanisms
  • I enjoy hiking
  • enjoy coaching youth league sports

Timeline

Correctional Officer

Macon County Sheriff's Office
03.2003 - Current

No Degree - Report Writing And Investigations

Richland Community College

High School Diploma -

Central A&M High School
Robert Jordan