Michael Swink
Hickory
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Public Safety
Lenoir Rhyne University
Hickory, NC
01.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Trained and mentored new employees on security practices and operations.
- Worked alongside Residence Life in conducting and overseeing residence halls fire drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations on school premises.
- Collaborated with departments to execute successful special events.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Public Safety Officer
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC
09.2015 - 01.2023
- Maintained accurate records of incidents and actions taken during shifts.
- Patrolled assigned areas on foot and by vehicle.
- Provided first aid assistance during medical emergencies, until paramedics arrived on scene.
- Performed crowd control duties during large gatherings or events, maintaining order while prioritizing the safety of all attendees.
- Managed traffic flow during special events or road closures, ensuring minimal disruption to motorists while prioritizing pedestrian safety.
- Locking and unlocking buildings as scheduled and for special events.
- Assisted in the evacuation of buildings during fire drills, ensuring the safe and orderly exit of occupants.
- Conducted searches of vehicles and campus premises.
- Monitored surveillance systems for potential threats or suspicious behavior around critical infrastructure, reporting findings to appropriate authorities for further investigation.
Correctional Officer
Alexander Correctional Institution
Taylorsville, NC
10.2007 - 05.2019
- 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.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations within the correctional setting, promoting an inclusive environment for all individuals present.
- Supported mental health initiatives for inmates by connecting them with appropriate resources and services within the facility.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alexander Central High School
Taylorsville, NCSkills
- Staff Management
- Strategic Planning
- Task Delegation
- Workforce Planning
- Report Generation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Documentation And Reporting
- Shift Scheduling
Timeline
Assistant Director of Public Safety
Lenoir Rhyne University
01.2023 - Current
Public Safety Officer
Lenoir-Rhyne University
09.2015 - 01.2023
Correctional Officer
Alexander Correctional Institution
10.2007 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Alexander Central High School