1. Matthew W. R. Ruebush
1310 Sanders Street, Leavenworth, Kansas 66048
Cell: 419-481-4162; matthewruebush@yahoo.com
Objective
Seeking employment in the Security field.
Career Overview
Nine years as a United States Army Soldier performing duties as a Correctional Officer, an Office Assistant, Watch
Commander, Squad Leader and Transportation Escort. Dedicated to excellence and success by staying motivated,
focused, goal-oriented, organized and performance driven. Coached and mentored Soldiers during their personal lives
including difficult times and able to direct them to medical/mental health professionals as needed. Worked in many
offices throughout four military prisons that utilized Microsoft Office programs and various filing systems. Supervised
subordinates performing their duties. Observant with the ability to remember events and instructions with minimal to no
supervision. Able to maintain client confidentiality, exercise good judgment and remain professional at all times. Works
well within a team. Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and communicate effectively, delivers results.
Skill Highlights
● Problem resolution ● Expert Marksmanship
● Administrative support ● Taser Trainer
● Schedule management ● OC Pepper Spray qualified
● Team building ● Organization skills
● Microsoft Office skills ● Reading comprehension
● Active Listening ● Multi-Task Management
● Judgment and Decision Making ● Computer proficiency
● Creative Problem Solving ● Critical Thinking
Core Accomplishments
* Performed office assistant duties diligently while multitasking to maintain the safety and security of all
personnel within the facility. Used all Microsoft Office programs to perform all duties within the office setting
* Highly trained on Interpersonal Communication techniques and the ability to defuse stressful situations; able to
maintain professionalism in escalated situations with clients; trained to maintain accountability of
Sensitive/Accountable items, to include organizational property/equipment and keys
* Created and maintained the schedule for 60 personnel on three rotating shifts weekly
* Developed training for all new subordinates to ensure continued quality of work; training included policies,
procedures with an emphasis on safety
* Proofread letters and other documents to ensure content is appropriate, grammatically correct and
presented in the appropriate format and style
* Communicated with others effectively, both orally and in writing, using a high degree of tact and
diplomacy; able to make and receive telephone calls
* Able to organize work, complete assignments, set priorities and meet deadlines
* Provided or disseminated information; discussed results, problems, plans, suggestions, or conditions with
others
* Responded orally to inquires or requests for information; able to coordinate with others to accomplish
work-related activities
* Can independently assess a situation and determine the appropriate steps or actions to take
* Able to work in high production, stressful work environments
* Researched, tracked and resolved issues/complaints/claims from beginning to end
* Continuously qualified at a high level on all assigned weapons
Working Positions
Corrections Sergeant-May 2008 – March 2015
US Army, Ft. Leavenworth, KS

2. * Used weapons, handcuffs, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners
* Used automated data processing equipment to generate a variety of reports, letters, memos, reports, in final
form; identified and resolving discrepancies
* Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to
established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence
Watch Commander-January 2011 - June 2011 and June 2013 - June 2014
US Army, Mannheim, Germany and Camp Humphreys, South Korea
* Facility commander's direct representative
* Entrusted with the custody, care and control of a 100 (Germany) and 50 (Korea) bed correctional facility
* Ensured all staff were in compliance with facility Standard Operating Procedures
* Generated, reviewed and processed reports in an Army wide system
* Emphasized safety in all aspects of the correctional environment
Temporary Release Section Leader-June 2011 - June 2013
US Army, Joint Base Lewis-McChord
* Created and maintained a tracking system for approximately 150 prisoner's medical appointments
* Provided safe transportation for staff and prisoners resulting in zero incidents
* Planned and conducted two mass movements of prisoners resulting in 67 prisoners receiving dental care
* Organized transportation of six high profile prisoners with zero incidents
Squad Leader / Office Assistant-May 2008 – June 2014
US Army, Ft. Leavenworth, KS/Mannheim, Germany/Camp Humphreys, South Korea
* Managed the day to day operations of an administrative office; to include data entry, receptionist duties, file
organization and personnel management; provided interpretation of policies and guidance
* Maintained the work schedule for other staff within the section
Access Control Point Supervisor/Driver-December 2006 – May 2008
US Army, Ft. Leavenworth, KS
* Created inventory and maintained accountability of over $100,000 worth of government property by using
Microsoft Office programs; such as MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power Point
* Inspected all vehicles entering and exiting the United States Disciplinary Barracks
* Responsible for the safe transportation of prisoners and escorts to and from appointments while armed
Corrections Specialist-February 2006 – December 2006
US Army, Ft. Leavenworth, KS
* Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to
established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence
* Record information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidences of inmate disturbance, and keep
daily logs of prisoner activities
Education
Central Texas College, Associates in Criminal Justice, Killeen, TX Aug 2009 - Present
 Classes completed: Contemporary Math, Federal Government, Legal aspects of Law Enforcement, Criminal
Investigations, Vice and Narcotics Investigations, Court Systems and Practices
 43 credit hours completed with a 4.0 GPA
Roy C. Start High School, Toledo, Ohio 2005