Joshua Ashbaugh
Corrections · Military Communications · Public Safety

Joshua
Ashbaugh

A corrections professional and prior-service U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Transmission Systems Operator, bringing disciplined judgment, reliable documentation, and calm execution to high-pressure work.

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2026—NowPA DOC · CO1 Jan 12, 2027
6 YearsU.S. Marine Corps Reserve
6+ YearsShipping & logistics
Mount CarmelPennsylvania
01 Current mission

Pennsylvania Department of Corrections · SCI Frackville

Custody, control,
and calm under pressure.

Serving as a Corrections Officer Trainee after completing the academy phase. The remaining program is primarily supervised on-the-job training across assigned institutional posts and concludes January 11, 2027, with promotion to Corrections Officer 1 effective January 12, 2027.

  • 01Maintain custody, control, security, and orderly institutional operations across rotating post assignments.
  • 02Conduct counts, security checks, inspections, controlled movement, and inmate supervision.
  • 03Respond to incidents with composure, clear radio communication, accurate documentation, and coordinated staff action.
  • 04Apply policy, chain of command, professional boundaries, and de-escalation principles in a secure setting.
02 Career record

Experience built
across mission-critical roles.

Public safety, military communications, logistics, training, and public-facing service.

Jan 2026 — Present

Corrections Officer Trainee

Pennsylvania Department of Corrections · SCI Frackville
Frackville, Pennsylvania

Custody, control, institutional security, incident response, and report writing in a high-accountability environment. After completing the academy phase, the remaining trainee period consists primarily of supervised on-the-job training (OJT) through January 11, 2027; promotion to Corrections Officer 1 is effective January 12, 2027.

Custody & controlDe-escalationDocumentation
Sep 2019 — Jan 2026

Shipping III

MI Windows & Doors · Miter Brands
Gratz, Pennsylvania

Managed shipping flow, forklift material handling, inventory verification, and workplace safety while providing informal on-the-job guidance to newer team members.

LogisticsEquipment safetyOJT support
Reserve service
Apr 2017 — May 2023

Transmission Systems Operator (0621)

United States Marine Corps Reserve
3rd Battalion, 14th Marines · 4th Marine Division

Operated and maintained tactical radio systems, safeguarded communications equipment, supported controlled access, and trained junior Marines.

COMSECTactical radioAccountability
Jul 2018 — Jul 2019

Sales Associate · Lawn & Garden / Electronics

Walmart
Coal Township, Pennsylvania

Delivered customer service, product guidance, troubleshooting, merchandising, and inventory organization across two departments.

Customer serviceInventoryTeamwork
03 Capabilities

A practical skill set.
One standard: reliable.

01

Public safety

Custody and control, inmate supervision, security checks, incident reporting, policy enforcement, de-escalation, physical security, and professional radio use.

02

Military communications

Tactical radio systems, COMSEC, message handling, SL3 equipment accountability, entry control, force protection, and operational coordination.

03

Leadership & operations

Training, mentorship, chain-of-command communication, cross-team coordination, logistics, shipping, staging, and powered equipment operation.

04

Technology & media

Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite, digital editing, social media, community management, and content scheduling.

04 Education & recognition

Current academic direction

Criminal justice studies,
grounded in service.

Commonwealth University of PennsylvaniaIncoming transfer · Criminal Justice Studies
Millersville University of PennsylvaniaPrior coursework · Interactive & Graphic Design
2021

United States Marine Corps
Meritorious Mast

Jan 11, 2027

Pennsylvania DOC
Post-academy OJT completion

2019—2021

Military development
Leadership, risk & support operations

05 Training & credentials

Prepared through
structured development.

Role-specific instruction and operational training supporting safe, accountable performance in corrections, military, and industrial environments.

01

Corrections

Pennsylvania DOC Corrections Officer Trainee Program

Academy instruction in custodial responsibilities, facility operations, court procedures, self-defense, leadership, sociology, and psychology, followed by a primarily supervised OJT phase across institutional posts. Training concludes January 11, 2027; promotion to Corrections Officer 1 is effective January 12, 2027.

Ends Jan 11, 2027 · CO1 Jan 12, 2027
02

Military development

Leadership, readiness & operational support

Leading Marines, Stability and Support Operations, Combat Lifesaver Primer, Risk Management for Small Unit Leaders, and communications systems training.

2019 — 2021
03

Workplace operations

Safety, equipment & material handling

Workplace safety, powered material-handling equipment, forklift operation, shipping procedures, staging, loading, and equipment accountability.

Applied experience
06 Digital & volunteer leadership

Long-running project work in design, media production, community operations, moderation, and team leadership.

DiscipleGFX / Independent Digital MediaDesigner, editor, creator
Malevolent MediaMultimedia manager
ARMA · Esports ApparelSales representative
TWOOOTLESHead moderator
League of ShadowsSocial media manager
Inception EsportsHead of staff
07 Connect

Ready to bring disciplined service to the next mission.

joshua.ashbaugh@proton.me (570) 400-1969
Career focus

Seeking opportunities in corrections, law enforcement, federal public safety, security operations, and related public-service roles where disciplined communication, sound judgment, and operational accountability are valued. Open to relocation for the right long-term law-enforcement, public-safety, federal-service, or military-reserve opportunity.

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