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Michael Zalewski

Longmont

Summary

Detail-oriented criminal justice professional with over 8 years of diverse experience in correctional facilities, private security, and public safety. Collaborative and composed in challenging scenarios, adept at upholding safety protocols. Holds a criminal justice degree with expertise in safety procedures, security systems, and patrol operations. Committed to career advancement within the law enforcement field for long-term fulfillment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Correctional Officer

New Jersey Department of Corrections
01.2022 - 06.2025
  • Ensure custody, supervision, and care of incarcerated individuals in a secure correctional environment.
  • Maintain detailed reports on inmate activities, incidents, and violations
  • Conducted regular patrols within the facility
  • Collaborate with law enforcement staff to enforce institutional policies and procedures
  • Respond to emergencies incidents, including medical emergencies, criminal activity, fires and suicides
  • Restraining inmates who are being disruptive or resisting orders ,escorting individuals, and securing individuals for searches.

Security Officer

Allied Universal
07.2017 - 08.2022
  • Conduct regular patrols, monitor surveillance systems, and respond to alarms and emergencies.
  • Write daily activity reports and document security incidents accurately.
  • Ensure access control and verify credentials of all personnel entering premises.

Senior Building Security Officer

Allied Universal
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Monitored building security systems, including CCTV and fire alarms.
  • Assisted visitors with directions and conducted front desk duties.
  • Inspected parking areas, ensured vehicles were properly parked, and enforced regulations.
  • Acted as liaison with emergency services during incidents.

Security Guard (Verizon Site)

U.S. Security Associates
04.2016 - 06.2016
  • Provided a visible security presence to deter crime and promote safety.
  • Patrolled the property and monitored for unusual behavior or security breaches.
  • Logged observations and maintained security-related documentation.

Security Guard

U.S. Security Associates
03.2016 - 04.2016
  • Conducted patrols of commercial and industrial sites, ensuring all access points were secured.
  • Investigated fire, theft, and hazard reports and communicated with team via two-way radios.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Kean University
Union, NJ
01.2020

Associate Degree - Criminal Justice

Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ
01.2017

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Surveillance Equipment & CCTV Systems
  • Digital Report Writing Tools

Certification

K-9 Decoy Certification – March 2019 to April 2020 (Volunteer support for Newark Liberty International Airport – anti-terrorism efforts)

  • Basic Course for State Correctional Police Officers issued by the Police Training Commission

Timeline

Correctional Officer

New Jersey Department of Corrections
01.2022 - 06.2025

Security Officer

Allied Universal
07.2017 - 08.2022

Senior Building Security Officer

Allied Universal
06.2016 - 07.2017

Security Guard (Verizon Site)

U.S. Security Associates
04.2016 - 06.2016

Security Guard

U.S. Security Associates
03.2016 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Kean University

Associate Degree - Criminal Justice

Middlesex County College

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