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Leonard Potter

Sunbury

Summary

Developed exceptional crisis management and conflict resolution skills in high-security environment. Proficient in maintaining order and ensuring safety through effective communication and attention to detail. Seeking to transition into new field leveraging these transferable skills to contribute to dynamic team.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Correctional Officer / Paramedic

Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
03.1994 - 10.2024

Started as a Correctional Officer before transferring to the Health Services Department.


Member of the Special Operations Response Team for twenty years with primary duties of hostage rescue and anything high risk or unconventional.


Sniper for fifteen years.


Department of Justice firearms instructor for twenty nine years.

Emergency Dispatcher

Columbia County Emergency Services
10.1992 - 03.1994

Combat Medic

United States Army
06.1987 - 06.1990
  • Educated military personnel on first aid techniques and preventative medicine practices to reduce injury rates within the unit.
  • Increased soldier readiness through regular health screenings, vaccinations, and preventive medicine initiatives.
  • Improved overall team efficiency by maintaining accurate records of supplies, equipment, and medical treatments administered.
  • Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to established guidelines for infection control and hazardous materials handling during all aspects of patient care.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medicine

Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA
09-1990

Skills

  • Emergency response
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Mental health awareness
  • Correctional facility procedures
  • Restraint techniques
  • Inmate monitoring
  • Safety and security enforcement
  • Self-defense tactics
  • Search and seizure procedures
  • Surveillance
  • Contraband seizure
  • Trained in defensive tactics

Certification

Pennsylvania certification as a Paramedic

Timeline

Correctional Officer / Paramedic

Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
03.1994 - 10.2024

Emergency Dispatcher

Columbia County Emergency Services
10.1992 - 03.1994

Combat Medic

United States Army
06.1987 - 06.1990

Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medicine

Luzerne County Community College
Leonard Potter