Criminal Justice Talent Acquisition
Resume:
Delano S. King, Jr.
Hanover, Pa 17331
Cell 240-***-****
E-mail: ad3orb@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Profile
Having devoted over 21 years in the Criminal Justice System, this dynamic Officer has extensive knowledge and experience with the objectives, principals and practices of penology including an in-depth understanding of the principles of parole and probation. This dedicated individual has experienced trend development and advancements in the operations and inner workings of the US Penal System and continually uses that experience to better prepared for the future. A forward-thinking leader who utilizes a pragmatic approach when dealing with peers, subordinates, management, officials and inmates. Possessing the ability to quickly ascertain what is happening with his surroundings and tactfully makes best course of action and decisions. His career has earned him continual advancement up the ranks in this demanding profession. Strong communications skills have led to him becoming a respected leader and mentor to both his associates and inmates under his supervision. In addition to penal systems law and regulations, he has become a proficient leader in Emergency Management Law, investigation, Emergency Disaster Planning and Management and Coordination of disaster recovery operations.
Career Summary
Volunteers of America Employment Placement Specialist (2020-20220)
Initiate and maintain ongoing personal contacts with a variety of businesses, local chambers, workforce partners, and other industry representatives to promote the value of training and employing residents in a federal half way house. Attend offsite meetings as a means of connecting and establishing long-term employment and business relationships with the Volunteers of America. Generate cutting-edge job leads and market intelligence that align with Volunteers of America programs and labor market trends. Analyze and interpret current and emerging labor market research to proactively seek and connect with business leaders and potential workforce partners to promote the high-quality, industry-ready workforce available to federal inmates transiting into society. Collect data from employers regarding their talent acquisition needs. Compile detailed job responsibilities and required knowledge/skills/experience being sought. Upload and maintain current job opportunities on an online job posting system. Remove closed opportunities in a timely manner. Match employment opportunities/job orders with well-matched Federal Inmates. Develop, grow, and maintain new and ongoing workforce partnerships using a variety of communication strategies (including direct cold calls) to gain industry knowledge and familiarity with organizational structures, business areas, technologies used, and/or any other special needs required on the job. Promote and foster consistent awareness of the Volunteers of America programs that align with business needs. Maintain accurate job placement and tracking records. Perform a variety of other clerical and record-keeping functions and tasks. Assist Federal Inmates in the use of resources and technology for job search activities. Provide any necessary follow-up and/or periodic check-ins with Federal residents who have been placed into jobs to ensure engagement and persistence. Occasionally participate in the hiring, training, scheduling, and Employment search
Other Duties: Employment Placement Specialist
• Assess Federal Inmates education level, comprehension level, competencies, certified training
• Requests and Access Federal Inmates residents desire to work, train or acquire Skills
• Assess Federal Inmates and make recommendation for Job Readiness training
• Meets and Coordinate with a group of new Federal Inmates arrivals and conducts Employment Orientation: When the resident can start job, education and training searches Program requires as it pertains to employment and education How to submit itineraries for job, education and training.
• Perform job matching on employment opportunities developed by EPS
• Conduct Site visits and perform monthly employer call Down
• Cultivate current employer partners
• Create new employer partners
• Resolve resident challenges
• Utilizing TRACK TECH to geofence Federal Inmates Location.
• Meet with residents that are not programming, assist in providing transportation for residents
• Connect with Community based programs, connect with resource providers to address resident needs
• Conduct Job Fairs Quarterly and Posting employment and training opportunities
• Assist in finding volunteer opportunities for residents not required to work
• Submit monthly and bi- weekly reports on residents employed and unemployed
• Entering daily movement for residents doing job and education searches
• Attending community-based program meetings
• Writing request for 12hr waivers for resident employed
• Writing request for Special Work Conditions, Work with Case Managers on resident’s employment or training assessments
• Submitting Driving Authorization for residents that are driving employer vehicles • Conducting New Hire Orientation – Employment Placement Specialist functions
• Entering the following data into Secure Manage Daily: Employment Verifications, Initial Site Visits, Employment Schedules, Job Searches, Job Interviews, 12 Hour Waivers, Conduct Monthly Job Checks, verifying any changes in job Duties
Investigator: Internal Hearing Investigator- Volunteers of America (VOA)
Investigating, summarising and reporting the factual findings of the investigation, Prior to the disciplinary hearing of Federal inmates at the Baltimore Re-entry Canter
Documenting, concluding and recommending actions to the disciplinary hearing officer however, not suggesting a possible sanction or prejudging the outcome of the disciplinary hearing.
Conducting Home visits to federal residents (Inmates) on home confinement.
Chairman of Correctional Officer Bill of Rights Hearing-Baltimore Pre-Release Unit
. Chaired six-man COBR Board of Investigation
. Establish exclusive procedures for investigating officers for alleged misconduct
. Making recommendations for acquittal, dismissal, suspension, demotion, reassignment or otherwise
State of Maryland, Baltimore Pre-Release Unit, Baltimore MD
Correctional Officer – Lieutenant
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Key Achievements
Rapidly advanced to Lieutenant and acting Shift Captain
Became the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Responsibilities
Directly supervised up to 160 correctional officers during the shift according to policy and law with a strong emphasis on scheduling, training, mentoring, couching and directing
Pro-actively and successfully comprehended, evaluated and performed the complex duties and functions as set forth by law, regulation, rule and policy with integrity and decisive action
Supervised the coordination of officers and performed custodial security functions
Communicated and arbitrated prisoners’ disputes through discussion and investigation and subsequently initiated recommendations
Was responsible to comprehend, evaluate and coordinate course of action in the event of an incident or emergency
Conducted training and public information presentations for employees, contractors and groups
Lead officer during shift to have teams undertake cell and facility audits and inspections
Maintained and managed a totally functional 24-hour emergency operations center that also liaised with other jurisdictions and emergency management centers.
Planned and instructed staff in pre-scheduled quarterly emergency drills within the facility.
2009-2012
State of Maryland, Jessup Correctional Institution, Jessup MD
Correctional Case Manager Specialist
Instructor, Cognitive program/Course
Key Achievements
Assisted the Criminal Justice Program with planning, directing and managing detention centers with a focus on care and custody, security, programming and the reintegration of inmates
Responsibilities
Acting as an advocate for inmates – remaining accessible and addressed their needs to ensure their requirements were valid and then dealt with appropriately
Counseled convicts and ex-convicts and recommended proper training and decision-making choices to enhance their ability for reintegration into general population
Organized job fairs and workshops aimed at connecting inmates and potential employers in order
to give the inmates optimal choice for their reintegration
managed and instructed cognitive course to offenders in preparation for Parole hearing and possible release to the community
Career Summary - continued
Developed programs intended to maximize offenders’ chances for employment retention and advancement
Consulted with community leaders and rehabilitation facilities to identify program needs and improvements
Communicated with and assisted offenders in order for them to best understand best employment practices and how to approach new tasks safely with the goal of success and longevity
Train offenders on the value of pride in workmanship, productivity, reliability and respect so that they can obtain better positions and remain committed to success
2007-2009
State of Maryland, Southern Maryland Pre-Release Unit. Charlotte Hall MD
Correctional Work Release & Case Management Specialist II
Volunteer Services Coordinator
Offender Employment Specialist
Responsibilities
Assisted with the planning, directing and managing of detention centers with a focus on care and custody, security, programming and the reintegration of inmates
Counseled inmates and initiated interventions such as psychiatric evaluations, substance abuse programs, academic training and other remedial or support programs
Evaluated and approved classification reports initiated by the Correctional Program Specialist I officers
Communicated with inmates to interpret and inform the court or legal documents as well as investigate inmate concerns or issues
Completed required documentation and agreements, conducted pre-release interview, evaluated parole summaries and performed reassessments and reclassifications
2006-2007
State of Maryland, Maryland Correctional Institute, Jessup MD
Acting Captain-Shift Commander, 11-7 Shift
Key Achievements
Continual advancement of rank and advanced to Acting Captain status
Responsibilities
Responsible to interview new inmates to ascertain appropriate security levels, potential work assignments, educational programs and program plans for the case management committee
Communicated with new inmates to provide them with all institution rules and regulations and to assist them with institutional, personal and social issues
Developed, reviewed and maintained inmate data base files and recommend their eligibility of specialized programs
Inspected and verifies pre-release works sites to monitor inmates and employer’s compliance of Correction regulations
Supervised and managed the duties of subordinate correctional officers
2006-2007 State of Maryland, Jessup Correctional Institute, Jessup MD
Lieutenant –Segregation/Administrative Unit, 3-11 Shift
Responsible to interview and place inmates to the appropriate segregation and Administrative unit to avoid potential threats or harm to the security of the institution, staff and contractors.
Communicated and assisted the Case Management staff in identifying inmate’s gang affiliations and rival groups to avoid inappropriate integration.
Developed, reviewed and maintained inmate data base files and recommend their eligibility to be released to the general inmate population.
Investigated crimes, including inmate’s death, threat to staff and state property, in compliance of State and Correctional regulations
Supervised and managed the duties of subordinate correctional officers
1995-2006 State of Maryland, Maryland State Penitentiary (Maximum Prison)
Sergeant –Intake and Receiving Unit, 7-3 Shift
Responsible to review commitment documentation and verify identification of offenders entering and exiting the facility via the Intake/receiving/release unit.
Tagged and identify gang related tattoos and paraphernalia
Assisted the Case Management staff with the orientation of new arriving offenders.
Reviewed and maintained inmate medical and base files and recommend their eligibility to be housed in the appropriate housing unit.
Education and Qualifications
MS
BS
Masters of Science – Public Administration - 2009
Sojourner Douglas Collage, Baltimore MD
Bachelor of Science – Human Services, Criminal Justice - 2006
Sojourner Douglas Collage, Baltimore MD
Professional Development
Political Campaign Management, Sojourner Douglas Collage – 2009-2011
Certificate – Maryland State Police and Correctional Academy - 1995
Certified Correctional Employee – State of Maryland
Certified Offender Employment Specialist – OES
Insurance Sales and Marketing-United Security Insurance Company 1981-1986
CPR and First Aid Certified
Firearms Retention
Prison Rape Elimination Certified (PREA)
References available on request
Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
6776 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore Maryland, 21215
Maryland State Police and Training Commission
6852 4th Street Sykesville, MD 21784, USA, 410-***-****
Sojourner-Douglass College
200 North Central Ave
Baltimore Maryland 21202, USA
Volunteers Of America Chesapeake
5000 East Monument St
Baltimore Md 21205
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