Public Relations, responding to complaints, problem solving
Resume:
Tyrone McConnell
Locust Grove, GA 30248
WORK HISORY
Correctional Wardens Assistant II February 2021 - January 2024
State of Ohio, DRC
Dayton, Ohio
Served as principal designee for Warden and coordinated public relations activities, researched, and responded to inquiries and complaints from general public. Served as institutional public information officer; conducted interviews with and concerning incarcerated persons and determined appropriate decisions impacting status of individual-incarcerated persons. Participated in developing and implementing policies and procedures for assigned areas. Coordinated and/or chaired meetings/task forces and completed reports reflecting institutional activities. Assisted Warden and Business Manager in fiscal and budget planning according to departmental needs.
Human Services Program Administrator 2 April 2014 – February 2021
State of Ohio, DRC
Dayton, Ohio
Managed and supervised the roles, responsibilities, and processes of unit management staff and operations twenty-four (24) hours seven (7) days a week. Completed performance evaluations and had the authority in written protocol to approve inmate bed and housing moves. Completed Unit Plans, Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs), and Incident/Violence After-Action Reviews. Served as the driving force connecting all prison services together and ensuring institutional personnel addressed the concerns of staff and met the needs of inmates. Conducted rounds at least once a month through all units with the Chief of Security. Met with department-heads as necessary to ensure facility support for unit management. Attended unit team meetings and monitored performance of the units, ensured risk and needs assessment were completed with program compliance, handled conflict resolution. Served as an effective member of the institutional executive staff.
Correctional Wardens Assistant September 2013 - April 2014
State of Ohio, DRC
Marysville, Ohio
Acted as a liaison between Warden and Ohio Highway Patrol, conducted Investigations dealings with drugs, contraband, employee/inmate relationships
within the institution. Monitored inmate phones and Kiosk, attended and conducted trainings, responded to general public and outside agencies inquiries, prepared reports, served on institutional committees. Conducted orientation for new staff and inmates.
Correction Specialist October 2010 - September 2013
State of Ohio, DRC
London, Ohio
Oversaw and directed total operation of inmate program unit (i.e., residential living area housing from 200 to 400 inmates providing all client related services such as psychological, social work, safety, security and sanitation), developed guidelines and procedures for all activities, evaluated program unit to ensure goals and objectives were fulfilled, and supervised and monitored unit staff. Responded to inmate kites, letters, and inter-departmental correspondence, processed required unit documentation, and ordered supplies and equipment. Assisted with audits. Supervised youthful offenders. Prepared inmates to return to society.
Correctional Program Specialist January 2006 - October 2010
State of Ohio. DRC
London, Ohio
Responsible for daily inmate activities, created Re-entry accountability plans for inmates. Approved visitation, completed security reviews, and created institutional summaries. Conducted investigations, interview inmates. Provided counseling and daily interaction with inmates. Prepared inmates to return to society.
Parole Officer June 1999 - January 2006
State of Ohio, DRC
Dayton, Ohio 45402
Responsible for the supervision of offenders released under PRC including sex offenders and individuals diagnosed with a mental illness; Provided counseling services as needed; Referred offenders to inter-agency and community referrals; Conducted home, employment, and spot visits to verify offender whereabouts; Conducted investigations regarding offenders and prepare reports; Attended court proceedings as required; Interviewed witnesses and victims; Monitored, updated, and reported caseload statistics; Apprehended and transport violators; Maintained informational database;
Probation Officer September 1997 - June 1999
Dayton Municipal Court
Dayton, Ohio 45402
Conducted/Prepared pre-sentence investigation reports; Appeared in court proceedings to present pre-sentence investigation findings and/or regular supervision contact with offenders; Referred offenders to treatment programs and other community agencies.
Reserve Teacher September 1994 - September 1997
Dayton Board of Education
Dayton, Ohio
Developed leadership, innovative, and motivating strategies for youth; Directed day-to-day classroom activities; Maintained academic records, including grades, attendance, and student behavior.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts – Major: Sociology 1994
Central State University
Wilberforce, Ohio
REFERENCES
Jeff Lisath
Retired Warden
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
937-***-**** Ext. 1002
ad4lyy@r.postjobfree.com
Robert Welch
Retired, Deputy Warden of Operations
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
Angel Ditto
Executive Secretary
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
Dayton Correctional Institution
4104 Germantown Pike
Dayton, Ohio 45417
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