David Gordon Jennings
Tauranga,New Zealand
Summary
Corrections professional committed to maintaining high standards and achieving results. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Expertise in security protocols and crisis management.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Corrections Officer (SCO)
Springhill Corrections Facility
04.2013 - 05.2023
- Seconded to Principal Corrections Officer (PCO)
- Appointed to rank of Senior Corrections Officer (SCO) & acting up/higher duties as Principal Corrections Officer (PCO) across my employment with Corrections NZ
- Initially appointed to shift on the Master Control & Gate House which included supervising 100 staff which included the follow responsibilities: Entry/exit control, searching, security of pedestrians & men in our care, including officers, contractors, stakeholders, dignitories, local Iwi, Kaitiaki, visitors & family
- Managing relationships with air & road ambulance, medical personnel, volunteers, clergy, aid dogs, including liaising with parents of children & babies to organie transport
- Trained staff in procedures & policies of using x-ray machines, wands, including instruction on procedures for rub-downs & strip searches
- Supervising issue of handcuffs, body cameras, pepper spray & prison keys
- Attending to public enquires, trouble shooting, identifying error, problem solving including addressing external public complaints, providing assistance to correct channels for complaints to be addressed
- Focusing on health & safety for all, including prison escape prevention escape, providing a smooth order/runnng of the faclity
- Responsible to delegate tasks when necessary
- Seconded to rank of sole charge Principal Corrections Officer (PCO) in Spring Hill's Custodial Suport Unit, supervising up to 100 staff & at times 900-1,000 prisoners in my care
- Accountable & responsible for the efficient daily operations wthin the prison system in a timely manner
- Attended regular team and management meetings providing proactive input to improvements & processess
- Able to think & react quickly & efficiently to ad-hoc events using initiative, sound reasoning & practical skills with an ability to multi-task, focussing on positive safe outcomes
Senior Corrections Officer (SCO)
Spring Hill Facility
02.2007 - 03.2013
- Transferred to Spring Hill Facility from Waikeria Prison Facility
- 3 yrs in High Security Unit, Management/Separates Unit
- Seconded to Senior Corrections Officer (SCO) role for the last 12 months up to March 2013
- 2 yrs in Low/Medium Security Units then Internal & External Self Care Units
Corrections Officer
Waikeria Prison Facility
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Commenced employment with Corrections NZ at Waikeria Prison Facility, Te Awamutu with the Custodial Support Unit
Contractor
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Full time Self Employed Building Contractor with Jennian & Classic Homes, as well as Contract Builder with Ian Russell Building Ltd, Master Builders
Education
NZQR levels 3 & 4 - Unit Standard 8495 in Offender Management
03.2012
Senior Corrections Officer (SCO) & Principal Corrections Officer (PCO) - Basic Core Skills
01.2008
Non-Commission Officer Management (NCOM) - Level 3
01.2007
School Certificate -
Te Awamutu College
01.1973
Sixth Form Certificate -
Te Awamutu College
01.1973
Skills
- Security management
- Emergency response
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Staff training
- Risk assessment
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal skills
- Cultural awareness
- Community relations
Attributes And Qualities
- Adaptable
- Friendly & outgoing
- Proactive to new directions & embraces new challenges
- Honest, Sincere & Empathetic
- Reliable Trustworthy & Dependable
- Good judgement & takes pride in achieving results
- Prioritises well
- Excellent oral & written communication
- Well grounded common sense approach
- Able to build rapport easily diverse culture & peoples
- Problem solver
- High level of integrity with strict adherence to confidentiality & ethical standards
- Tactful & patient with people in different situations to successfully resolve issues
Formal Training - Management And Leadership Skills
- NZ Police, Police Constable & regularly seconded to higher duties as Senior Police Constable at sole charge country stations
- Corrections NZ, Daily management of approximately 10+ staff and 800-1,100 prisoners
- Industry training - fingerprint, criminal investigations, serious assaults, sudden deaths & accidents
- Liaison Officer for rural communities
- Industry leadership training developed over career
Training And Education
- Completed NZQR levels 3 & 4 Unit Standard 8495 in Offender Management, 03/31/12
- Develop Self Improvement skills & Performance via in service training, 03/31/12
- Completed Senior Corrections Officer (SCO) & Principal Corrections Officer (PCO) - Basic Core Skills - 5-day seminar - achieved competency in both roles, 12/31/08
- Completed Non-Commission Officer Management (NCOM) Level 3, 12/31/07
- Passed Basic First Aid Standards, Order of St John, Te Awamut, 12/31/73
- Achieved School Certificate & Sixth Form Certificate, Te Awamutu College, 12/31/73
- Part time assisted Father to build our family home, Kihikihi, 12/31/73
Drivers Licenses
- Private Motor Vehicle
- Truck and Trailer
- Motor Cycle
Computer Literacy
NZ Police, Ministry of Justice, NZ Court IT systems for offender information and management 20+yrs
Corrections NZ IT system 18yrs
Proficient in Microsoft Word & Outlook
Intermediate level Microsoft Excel spreadsheets & databases
Proficient using Internet for research & information gathering
Timeline
Senior Corrections Officer (SCO)
Springhill Corrections Facility
04.2013 - 05.2023
Senior Corrections Officer (SCO)
Spring Hill Facility
02.2007 - 03.2013
Corrections Officer
Waikeria Prison Facility
01.2005 - 01.2007
Contractor
01.2001 - 01.2005
Sixth Form Certificate -
Te Awamutu College
NZQR levels 3 & 4 - Unit Standard 8495 in Offender Management
Senior Corrections Officer (SCO) & Principal Corrections Officer (PCO) - Basic Core Skills
Non-Commission Officer Management (NCOM) - Level 3
School Certificate -
Te Awamutu College
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