Donna Stroup

**** *. ** ****** *****, Chandler Az. Ph. 480-***-****

E mail: aco2ml@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Experience:

GEO GROUP INC. ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA

Fire Safety Manager/ Risk Management Aug/2014 to present

Primary Duties and Responsibilities;

• Responsible for effective facility safety programs. Ensures compliance with Cal OSHA; OSHA; NFPA; Federal, State,

and local regulations and provides consulting and guidance to facility management.

• Monitors and enforces both corporate and facility level safety policies (ICE). Develops local safety procedures for the

benefit of employees, detainees, outside contractors and visitors.

• Conducts regularly scheduled safety inspections within and throughout the facility including the physical plant,

equipment and company vehicles. Making recommendations to address unsafe conditions or unsafe practices, and

with approval initiates corrective action. Re inspecting for compliance.

• Conducts initial as well as ongoing safety training for all levels of staff.

• Trains and mentors less experienced Fire and Safety Personnel based in other GEO facilities and participates in

compliance audits of other facilities.

• Controls the use of hazardous chemicals in all departments including foodservice, maintenance, housing units,

laundry, vocational programs, transportation, and recreation.

• Responsible for facility wide Safety Data Sheets. (MSDS)

• Evaluates the need for personal protective equipment and monitors usage and effectiveness.

• Establishes and controls the facility’s sanitation and hygiene standards (waste products, surface contaminants,

biological hazards) air quality, noise level, and illumination compliance.

• Monitors and ensures that facility fire protection system and safety equipment are fully functional. Conducts or

arranges for all scheduled testing as required by the organizations insurers, National Fire Protection Association

(NFPA) or client regulations.

• Works with the facility’s senior management team to develop a written Emergency Plan and conduct one simulation

per year. Serves as the operational liaison with community emergency responders. Adopting all relevant Federal

Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Command guidelines.

• Conducts all workers compensation investigations.

• Holds a federal background clearance.

GEO GROUP INC., Florence, Arizona

Case Manager/CPO/COIII, Jan 2013 – Aug 2014

Primary Duties and Responsibilities;

Responsible for the overall development and coordination of the receiving, and maintenance of records for newly arriving

inmates. Maintains the custody, care and control of inmates. Oversees and monitors inmate activities and enforces

policies and procedures of the company and contracting agency.

• Fire Safety Assistant / OSHA Consultant.

• Conducts Risk Assessments and Correction Plans, including referrals to Substance Abuse programs.

• Settle grievances between inmates, C.O.’s & medical personnel.

• Facilitate Cognitive Restructuring, Re entry classes, and new intake Orientations.

• Counsel inmates and respond to legitimate questions, concerns, and requests.

• Monitor conduct of inmates in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities.

• Serve Warrants, conduct P .R.E.A. interviews.

GEO GROUP INC. New Castle, Indiana

Case Manager Unit Team, Mar 2012 – Jan 2013

Primary Duties and Responsibilities;

• Responsible for inmate’s re entry, including the processing of all forms for inmates incarceration time, as well as their

re entry back into society. Essential paperwork was obtained using the Offender Information System (O.I.S.), Case

Manager Information System (C.M.I.S.) as well as the Indiana Corrections Information Tracking (InCITE).

• Progress Reports to include Community Transition Program (CTP); Court Ordered/Parole Board; 30 day/180 day,

and Annuals.

• Referrals to classes, Substance Abuse all phases; Thinking for a Change Classes 3.0.

• Transfers to Indiana Reformatory (I.R.E.F.); and work releases.

• Housing And Job Placement (Upon release).

GEO GROUP INC. New Castle, Indiana

Assistant Shift Supervisor Sergeant, Jan 2009 – Mar 2012

Primary Duties and Responsibilities;

• Supervised all Security functions during shift. Areas supervised were; mental health sections, perimeter, towers,

command control & inmate dormitories.

• Supervised the chow hall, which included the feeding of all inmates during meal times.

• Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts.

• Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Supervise and direct the work of officers to ensure the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates.

• Review reports written by officers during shift and ensure these reports are submitted as required.

• Restrain, secure, or control inmates, using chemical agents, firearms, or other weapons of force.

• Supervise or perform searches of inmates or their quarters to locate contraband items.

• Complete administrative paperwork or supervise the preparation of records, forms, or reports.

• Supervise activities such as searches, shakedowns, riot control, or institutional tours.

• Supervise or provide security for inmates performing tasks, such as maintenance, laundry, food service, or other

industrial or agricultural operations.

• Read and review offender information to identify issues that require special attention.

• Transfer or transport offenders on foot or by driving vehicles, such as vans, or buses.

• Examine incoming or outgoing mail to ensure conformance with regulations.

• Responsible for all security and control related functions during duty shift per management instructions. Seek to

provide maximum facility coordination in inmate supervision and safety.

HENRY COUNTY MEMORIAL PARK, New Castle, Indiana United States

Head Park Ranger (Supervisor), Aug 1999 – Mar 2009

POLE (Protective Occupations, law enforcement)

AAFES (ARMY AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICES), Munich, Germany

OSHA Inspector/ Safety & Security, Jan 1982 – Jan 1992

Education:

Rome Free Academy, Rome, New York

High School Diploma, General Studies Jun 1976

Minot State College, Minot, North Dakota

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Minor in Psychology May 1983

Certificates and Licenses:

• OSHA 40 hour Certification (Eastern Kentucky University) 11/2014

• National Institute of Corrections Training for Trainers 09/2014

• OSHA General Industry (30 hour) 01/2014

• American Red Cross CPR and Defibrillator Certification. 08/2014

• C.O.T.A. (Correctional Officer Training Academy) Arizona 04/2013

• Shotgun/ Glock 9 Millimeter Trained. 03/2012

• Q.R.T. (Quick Response Team) SL6. 03/2012

• C.L.I.M.B. (Leadership/Management Course). 05/2010

• A.C.A. (American Corrections Accreditation). 09/2010

• Crime Scene Investigations. 09/2009

• F.T.O. (Field Training Officer). 06/2009

• C.T.I. (Corrections Training Institute) Indiana 01/2009

• OSHA Certificate of training (10 hour) 04/2002

• Public Agency Training Council. Mastering Performance. 02/2002

• OSHA Compliance Inspector Certification. 10/1986

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