Zachary Johnson
Norton,VA
Summary
Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security within facilities. Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and enforcing rules and regulations. Focused on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and effective communication, with keen observational skills and strong sense of integrity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Virginia Department of Corrections
06.2023 - Current
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- 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.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- 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.
Research Assistant
WestCare
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Collected Data to be used in SPARS.
- Generated data models and performed analysis to produce reports outlining results.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Maintained GPRA Intake and Follow-Up rates above 85%.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Research Assistant
WestCare
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Collected Data to be used in SPARS.
- Generated data models and performed analysis to produce reports outlining results.
- Maintained GPRA Follow-Up and Intake Rates never falling below 85%.
Counselor Technician
WestCare
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shelby Valley High School
Pikeville, KY05.2019
No Degree - Computer Science And Programming
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
Prestonsburg, KYNo Degree - Psychology
Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OHSkills
- Database searches
- Clinical trial support
- Research design
- Observation
- Self-defense techniques
- Policy enforcement
- Weapons training
- Research reporting
- Research and analysis
- Technical Writing
- Grant writing
- Clinical research
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate supervision
- Correctional facility procedures
- Restraint techniques
- Inmate monitoring
- Safety and security enforcement
Affiliations
- Rotary International
- Whitesburg Rotary Club
Software
Microsoft Excel
Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Acess
- Certified Corrections Officer
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Virginia Department of Corrections
06.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
WestCare
08.2020 - 06.2023
Research Assistant
WestCare
02.2020 - 09.2020
Counselor Technician
WestCare
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Acess
- Certified Corrections Officer
High School Diploma -
Shelby Valley High School
No Degree - Computer Science And Programming
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
No Degree - Psychology
Ohio Christian University
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