Chad Snyder

Provide dynamic security and supervision within a high-risk custodial environment, maintaining the safety and security of staff, prisoners, and the facility. Manage daily prisoner movements, conduct welfare checks, complete searches, and respond to incidents in line with DJCS policies and operational procedures. Utilise strong communication, conflict resolution, and de-escalation skills to manage volatile situations and reduce risk. Maintain situational awareness and sound judgement in high-pressure environments, with experience in incident response, use-of-force protocols, and accurate JIMS reporting. Build professional rapport with prisoners to support compliance, safety, and rehabilitation outcomes while contributing positively to team operations and staff wellbeing.

Provided one-on-one coaching and practical support to individuals experiencing anxiety, acute stress, panic symptoms, and emotional dysregulation.• Developed and delivered mindfulness-based strategies to improve emotional regulation, resilience, and calm decision-making under pressure.• Utilised active listening, crisis communication, and de-escalation techniques to support clients in highly distressed emotional states.• Guided clients through evidence-based grounding, breathing, and cognitive reframing techniques to reduce escalation and restore emotional stability.• Built strong rapport and trust with clients from diverse backgrounds, maintaining professionalism, empathy, and clear boundaries at all times.• Designed personalised wellbeing and stress-management plans to improve long-term coping skills and psychological resilience.

• Stayed up-to-date on advancements in materials technology for horseshoes, incorporating new products into practice when beneficial.
• Developed lasting client relationships through excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
• Fostered positive working relationships with other equine professionals such as trainers and stable managers.
• Consulted with veterinarians to diagnose problems and administered prescribed treatments.
• Performed accurate gait analysis to determine appropriate shoe modifications for enhanced movement quality in horses.
• Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
• Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
• Reset procedure rooms between appointments and disinfected equipment.
• Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
• Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
• Trained animals in behavioral compliance or other special routines or commands.
• Enhanced horse performance with precise and balanced shoe fittings.

• Managed deceased transfers, preparation for viewings, and liaison with families, hospitals, and emergency services in high-pressure and emotionally volatile environments.

• Applied advanced de-escalation and conflict management skills during highly distressed family interactions, including situations involving aggression, grief, and blame.

• Maintained professionalism, emotional control, and situational awareness during traumatic incidents, including suicide-related presentations and sudden deaths.

• Demonstrated calm leadership, clear communication, and sound judgement to ensure safety, dignity, and order in emotionally escalated environments.

• Built strong resilience and ability to operate effectively in confronting and high-stress situations.

• Led outdoor survival training programs for diverse groups and individuals.
• Developed instructional materials on wilderness skills and emergency preparedness.
• Guided participants through practical exercises in navigation and shelter building.

• Applied first aid to squad members at camps and on battlefield.
• Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
• Employed various weapons systems proficiently in both offensive and defensive engagements.
• Deployed countermeasures to repel enemy assaults.
• Conducted reconnaissance patrols to gather valuable intelligence, contributing to informed decision-making during operations.
• Developed soldier skills by providing guidance on marksmanship, physical fitness, and tactical maneuvers.
• Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and Technique in tactical planning, equipment maintenance, and weapon use.
• Trained over multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.