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emonstrated leader with more than ** years of security/corrections management experience. Confident, sound decision-maker with strong thought leadership and problem-solving capabilities who inspires respect and trust among peers and subordinates. Consultative, dependable, detail oriented and well organized with the ability to take initiative within an independent or structured environment. Extensive industry knowledge and training, including, but not limited to U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Pre-Deployment Training.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wilberforce University
Director of Emergency Preparedness and Safety 2019- 2021
Wilberforce University Police Department 2016- 2019
Director of Campus Police and Safety
-Develop and administer ploicies and rules of operation, including the interpretation and operationalization of directives, philosophies and statures issued by leadership.
-Perfom other Campus Security as required including response to calls, identifying security issues.
-Completes reports as required.
-Policy Management
-Annual Safety, Security, and Fire statistics for Annual Report.
-Attend event planning meeting on behalf of the Chief of Police.
-Oversees Police and Security personnel schedules, and payroll operation.
-Oversees Police Department and Security Operations with record keeping including on-going analysis and monitoring Clery Compliance including annual preparation of Clery Annual Report.
-Manage the Police Department work schedule for both Police and Security.
-Conducted weekly Fire and Safety drills.
-Maintain crime log for Cleary Report.
-Develop protocals for the university to manage critical incident.
-Provide Trustees Board with annual report.
-Develop and managed COVID 19 protocols for the university.
Management & Training Corporation (MTC)
Warden 2012 - 2014
Walnut Grove County Correctional Facility
–Achieved the facilities first American Correctional Association (ACA) accreditation with a 100% score within year-one as Warden.
–Drove significant facility operations improvements through development and implementation of initiatives focused on employee and offender services, security operations and processes, and facility enhancements.
–Plan, coordinate and direct the total administrative and programmatic activities of a large size, maximum security adult male correctional facility in compliance with ACA standards, and MTC and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives.
–Directly supervise the deputy wardens of operations and programs, and the following departments: finance, human resources, maintenance, information systems, investigations, compliance and administration.
–Develop and implement new and revised policies and procedures, ensure staff understanding and adherence, and review annually.
–Develop departmental budgets; monitor and control expenditures.
–Monitor staff selection process to ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations, review shift assignments to ensure all shifts are adequately staffed to meet requirements of facility procedures and post orders, and provide employee development.
–Direct and oversee security and risk management matters.
State of Ohio, Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
Warden 1997 – 2012
Dayton Correctional Institution
Montgomery Education Pre-Release Center
London Correctional Institution
–First warden and facility in State of Ohio to receive 100% in full ACA audit (mandatory & non-mandatory standards). Standard achieved for three consecutive re-accreditation audits.
–Drove significant cost savings by consolidating redundant services of Dayton Correctional Institution and Montgomery Pre-Release Center under one administrative structure.
–Transitioned Dayton Correctional Institution from a 480 bed male facility to a 1000 bed female facility.
–Serve as Chief Managing Officer of a large size, medium security adult correctional facility.
–Develop and administer policies, procedures and rules of operation, including the interpretation and operationalization of directives, philosophies and statures issued by Leadership.
–Supervise personnel and activities of administrative staff.
–Establish line of authority and accountability for the institution, which includes custody, maintenance, business programs, personnel and labor.
–Ensure compliance with accreditation standards for entities such as, medical boards, psychology boards, American Correctional Association.
–Manage the hiring and dismissal of personnel.
–Establish budget goals and objectives that align with the overall department directives.
Deputy Warden of Operations, Warren Correctional Institution 1994 – 1997
–Direct and coordinate institution operations (e.g. Security, Recreation, Unit Management) in a large size – high security correctional facility.
–Review and assess existing policies; develop and implement new policies.
–Interpret and enforce federal court order compliance related to institution operations
Correctional Supervisor 4, Dayton Correctional Institution 1992 – 1994
–Chief of Security responsible for directing all security operations on all shifts.
–Coordinate activities related to security, custody and control of the institution and inmates.
–Conduct security inspections pertaining to security, safety, sanitation and contraband to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
Correctional Supervisor, Dayton Correctional Institution 1987 – 1992
Corrections Officer, Lebanon Correctional Institution 1983 – 1987
Recreation Aide, Middletown Community Center 1982 – 1992
EDUCATION
Urbana University for Life, 2000. Coursework toward Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
University of Louisville, 1978. Coursework toward Bachelor of Science, Management
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Executive Management Training Managing Security Environment
Critical Incident Management Quality Services through Partnership
Hostage Negotiations Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
Investigators Instruction Supervision and Management of Disturbed Inmates
U.S. Dept. of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Pre-Deployment Training
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Correctional Association National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice
Central State University Criminal Justice Advisory Board YMCA Advisory Board
Ohio Correctional and Court Services Association Ohio Warden’s & Superintendent’s Association
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Big Brother, Volunteer Revival Center Ministries International, Member
Middletown Community Center, Volunteer Youth Football, Volunteer Coach