Stephen Varney
Ransom
Summary
Skilled in emergency response and conflict resolution, I leveraged these abilities at Pike County Detention Center to enhance safety and reduce contraband significantly. My background in the US Army and Pikeville Medical Center further honed my surveillance skills and adaptability, ensuring mission success and a secure environment for all.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Pike County Detention Center
09.2007 - 12.2007
- 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.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Security Officer
Pikeville Medical Center
06.2006 - 09.2007
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, and by foot.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Sat with and monitored physical and mentally emotional patients.
11B Infantryman
US Army
08.2001 - 04.2005
- Achieved mission success through effective communication with team members and leadership during high-stress situations.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of reconnaissance missions, gathering important intelligence for decision-making purposes.
- Enhanced unit readiness by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance tasks.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new skills quickly, allowing for seamless transitions between different roles within the unit.
- Along with infantry skills, I also worked in the company Training Room with experience in all Microsoft computer programs.
- Combat Lifesavers Course, to include CPR training.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pike County Central High School
Pikeville, KY06-2000
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- CCTV monitoring
- Safety
- Surveillance
- Safety and security enforcement
- Inmate supervision
2x Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal
- I was awarded 2 Purple Hearts for wounds received in combat from an IED explosion in Balad, Iraq.
- I was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal for exceptional conduct for a consistent period of 3 years.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Pike County Detention Center
09.2007 - 12.2007
Security Officer
Pikeville Medical Center
06.2006 - 09.2007
11B Infantryman
US Army
08.2001 - 04.2005
High School Diploma -
Pike County Central High School
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