Joseph Gillam
Bonne Terre
Summary
Dependable and hardworking professional with a proven track record of fostering strong connections through exceptional listening skills. Committed to continuous learning and personal growth, with a focus on enhancing supervisory capabilities daily. Possesses 14 years of experience in Corrections, enriched by hands-on construction labor and mechanic work, offering a unique blend of practical skills and leadership experience. Prepared to leverage this diverse expertise to drive success in new environments, ensuring impactful contributions and effective teamwork.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Lieutenant
Farmington Correctional Center
03.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily operations ensuring compliance with security protocols and regulations.
- Conducted inmate assessments to evaluate behavior and identify potential issues.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new staff on safety procedures.
- Coordinated emergency response drills to enhance preparedness among staff and inmates.
- Ensured the institution was safely staffed with minimal overtime hours.
- Established a yearly training schedule to ensure all custody staff was up to date on all mandatory trainings.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinates for accuracy before forwarding them up the chain of command for further action if needed.
- K-9 Team Leader.
- Conducted regular assessments of K-9 performance and behavioral health.
- Assisted in apprehending suspects by effectively utilizing K9 tracking and search capabilities.
- Established positive connections between Corrections and local schools through engaging educational presentations involving the role of a K9 handler.
- Located missing persons more efficiently using the specialized skills of the trained K9 partner in search and rescue missions.
Corrections Sergeant
Farmington Correctional Center
09.2021 - Current
- Developed relationships with new staff members and assisted existing staff members in their career development with any questions they may have.
- Assistant dog Team Leader. Assisted with Training, feeding Schedules and Vet appointments. Issued out weapons and ammo for activations and accounted for all the equipment upon return to the institution.
- Ensuring cell inspections and pat downs were getting completed.
- Keeping up with Officers files and placing both positive and negative entries in the files.
- Assistant Armory Officer. Keeping a inventory of all the weapons and munitions. Keeping the weapons clean and ready for the next activation.
- Executed company policies, procedures, and safety standards to ensure the proper cleanliness and safety of the institution.
- Continually updated a leadership resume and honed skills by participating in various management trainings.
- Completing my engages to see how my Officers are doing and if there is anything I can help them with.
Correctional Officer
Farmington Correctional Center
01.2012 - 09.2021
- Communicated with other correctional officer to make them aware of any ongoing situations or suspected problems with inmates.
- Conducted emergency evacuation drills to ensure the safety of all inmates and correctional officers.
- Documented and recorded all inmate information including transfers, doctor visits, allowed visitors and situations of violence or other problem behavior.
- Implemented proper procedures to safety escort prisoners to court proceedings, the hospital or to another institution.
- Inspected mail, cells, inmates and visitors to prevent the entry of contraband into the institution.
- Resolved conflicts between inmates in order to avoid the use of violence.
- Secured and properly documented property of those entering the system as well as returned property to those being released.
- Supervised inmates during meals, showers and recreation to ensure safety of all persons in the vicinity.
- Trained new correctional officers in the proper use of all procedures and tactical gear.
Laborer
J T Thorpe and Son Inc
05.2010 - 09.2011
- Created materials for installation using power tools.
- Assisted in heavy equipment maintenance and operation.
- Built barricades and scaffolding.
- Demolished buildings safely and cleared away debris using large machinery.
- Prepared construction sites through surveying and debris removal.
- Installed [brick and tile or other material] surfaces, including mixing mortar.
Laborer
General Laborers Local Union No 110
09.2008 - 04.2010
- Assisted in ditch digging and road paving.
- Built barricades and sca olding.
- Completed commercial and residential construction projects both indoors and outdoors.
- Created materials for installation using power tools.
- Prepared construction sites through surveying and debris removal.
- Set up and took down tra ic barricades.
- Demolished buildings safely and cleared away debris using large machinery.
Installer
Dependable Overhead Door
04.2007 - 09.2008
- Took inventory and ordered parts when supply was low to streamline processes.
- Spoke with clients and quickly resolved conflicts to maintain company character.
- Reviewed finished projects to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with codes and regulations.
- Repaired mechanical equipment following safety measures and proper procedures.
- Lubricated equipment to ensure they were efficiently and safe.
Education
G.E.D -
Mingo Job Corps
Puxico, Missouri05.2006
Skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- Consistently dependable
- First aid and CPR
- Residential remodeling
- Concrete slab pouring
- Concrete cutting
- Demolition work
- Drywall installation
- Flooring installation
Certification
- Life saver award
- C.I.T (Crisis intervention Team)
- Distinguished service award
- Missouri DOC Directors award
Timeline
Correctional Lieutenant
Farmington Correctional Center
03.2023 - Current
Corrections Sergeant
Farmington Correctional Center
09.2021 - Current
Correctional Officer
Farmington Correctional Center
01.2012 - 09.2021
Laborer
J T Thorpe and Son Inc
05.2010 - 09.2011
Laborer
General Laborers Local Union No 110
09.2008 - 04.2010
Installer
Dependable Overhead Door
04.2007 - 09.2008
G.E.D -
Mingo Job Corps