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Raymond Russell
Bonnyville,Canada
Summary
Retired Correctional Officer with over 22.5 years of experience managing security operations to ensure the safety of staff and inmates within Federal Penitentiaries. Recognized as a motivated and energetic leader, adept at fostering respect and compliance among challenging individuals through diverse management styles. Expertise in threat assessment, emergency response, and surveillance techniques, combined with a strategic approach to risk mitigation, enhances overall security posture. A reliable team player committed to maintaining safe environments while effectively implementing security protocols and responding promptly to incidents.
Overview
34
years of professional experience
11
Certifications
Work History
Canadian Corp of Commissionaires
Security Officer / Dispatcher
09.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Department of National Defense Fire Department Emergency Dispatcher
- Cenovus Emergency Call Centre Dispatcher
- Respond promptly to alarms and emergencies, coordinating effective responses
- Dispatching Fire Crews to Various Emergencies such as Medical, Fire, Aircraft.
- Tracking and Maintaining Duty Tech Call ins, and logging work orders
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and compliance with security protocols
- Monitoring Cameras and Gates for Cold Lake Air Weapons Range
- Tracking and Monitoring Range Patrol Officers and Oilfield Workers, Contractors via GPS on the Air Weapons Range.
- Checking Identification for access control to Restricted Areas
- Completing Daily Logs and Reports.
Correctional Service of Canada
Correctional Officer
01.2002 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Drumheller Institution Minimum Security Unit and Medium Security Institution.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Proficient with non-intrusive searching tools – X-Ray, Handheld and Walk-Though Metal Detectors, BOSS II (Body Orificial Security Scanner), ION Scanner.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Completion of Observation Reports, Security Treat Risk Assessments for Offenders, Visitors, and other Security related matters.
- Manage a Caseload of 4 to 12 Offenders
- Conduct interviews with offenders on a regular basis.
- Acting Correctional Manager
- Supervision of up to 50 Correctional Officers
- Preforming Daily Briefings
- Scheduling and Deployment of Correctional Officers
- Retired
Securicor Cash Services
ATM Service Technician /Service Crew Member
01.1999 - 12.2001
Job overview
- Coordinated well-planned schedules to manage response times and prioritize calls.
- Fielded dispatched emergency service calls within One hour to meet contract requirements.
- Drive and navigate armored trucks and make numerous weekday stops to service banks and retail customers.
- Maintained a high degree of situational awareness to minimize risk of hazardous encounters.
- Delivered cash and coins to banks and retail customers to facilitate timely financial transactions.
- Loaded and balanced ATM machines along daily routes to replenish cash supply for banks and private ATM customers.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Relief Dispatcher and Supervisor for service crews for Prairie Provinces.
Canada Messenger
Truck Driver / Top Lift Operator
06.1996 - 11.1998
Job overview
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Logged driving hours and fuel usage data on time to keep reports current.
- Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor.
- Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
- Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
- Load and Off Load shipping containers from rail cars and trailers.
- Locating and moving shipping contains in container and rail yard.
- Operate Shunt Truck to move trailers to be loaded or off loaded with containers.
Canadian Armed Forces
Navy Reservist
06.1991 - 11.1994
Job overview
- Basic Military Qualification
- Field Craft and Sea and Land Survival
- Shipboard Fire Fighting
- Small Arms Training
- Small Boat Operation
- Trade Qualification Level 1 Boatswain
- Trade Qualification Level 2 Boatswain
Education
Lakeland CollageVermilion, AB
Some College (No Degree) from Fire Fighting Training NFPA Level 100 To 600
Fire Wise Consulting and Learning Academy
from Fire Inspector Level 1
02.2024
Victory UAVAlberta
from Advanced Drone Operations
08.2023
Correctional Service of Canada Staff CollageSaskatoon, SK
from Basic Instructional Techniques
11.2010
Correctional Service of Canada Staff CollageSaskatoon, SK
from Fire Safety Instructor
06.2003
Correctional Service of Canada Staff CollageSaskatoon, SK
from Correctional Officer Training Program
04.2002
Reimer Express Driving InstituteWinnipeg, MB
from Professional Driving Training
02.1995
West Kildonan CollegiateWinnipeg, MB
High School Diploma
06.1992
Skills
- First responder expertise
- Licensed security professional
- Proficient in diverse cultural interactions
- Proficient in administering First Aid and CPR Level C with AED
- Emergency Response and Management experience
- Security Access Administration
- Safety orientation training
- Basic Drone Pilot certificate
- Pleasure craft operation certification
- Mentorship
- Strategic planning and organization
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions
- CCTV monitoring expertise
- Surveillance Monitoring
- Main Communication Control Post, Motorola Portable and Base Station
- Proficient in Radio Communications
- Dispatch software such as TRBONet, Taskmaster, P2000 Pass control, SKYRouter GPS Tracking
- Security perimeter monitoring
- Document and record management
- Ethical standards of conduct
- Legal search procedures
- Evidence integrity assurance
- Fingerprinting Experience
- Knowledge of organized crime trends and impacts
- Experience with behavioral disorder interventions
- Negotiation Techniques
- Crisis de-escalation techniques
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Restraint techniques
- Use of Force Training
- Personal Safety Training
- Chemical Agent Training
- Firearms Training
- Security access administration
- Strong situational awareness skills
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Incident documentation
- Non-intrusive searching tools and techniques
- Strong attention to detail
- Experienced with dispatch software systems
- Comprehensive understanding of dispatching protocols
- Strategic call handling
- Experienced in software usage
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Level II Corrections Officer after 7 years of employment.
- Visit and Correspondence Coordinator
- Admission and Discharge Coordinator
- Community Service and Work Release Coordinator
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Beginner (A1)
Certification
- Advance First Aid Level C CPR/AED Training - 2024
- Common Safety Orientation - 2024
- Construction Safety Training System - 2024
- H2S Alive - 2024
- Confined Space Entry and Monitor - 2024
- Gas Detection Awareness - 2024
- WHMIS 2015 - 2024
- Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness - 2024
- Canadian Armed Forces Safe Driving Course - 2024
- Advanced Drone Operations - 2023
- Pipeline Construction Safety Training - 2024
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridTimeline
Security Officer / Dispatcher
Canadian Corp of Commissionaires
09.2024 - Current
Correctional Officer
Correctional Service of Canada
01.2002 - 08.2024
ATM Service Technician /Service Crew Member
Securicor Cash Services
01.1999 - 12.2001
Truck Driver / Top Lift Operator
Canada Messenger
06.1996 - 11.1998
Navy Reservist
Canadian Armed Forces
06.1991 - 11.1994
Fire Wise Consulting and Learning Academy
from Fire Inspector Level 1
Victory UAV
from Advanced Drone Operations
Correctional Service of Canada Staff Collage
from Basic Instructional Techniques
Correctional Service of Canada Staff Collage
from Fire Safety Instructor
Correctional Service of Canada Staff Collage
from Correctional Officer Training Program
Reimer Express Driving Institute
from Professional Driving Training
West Kildonan Collegiate
High School Diploma
Lakeland Collage
Some College (No Degree) from Fire Fighting Training NFPA Level 100 To 600