Retired from the IDOC.
Resume:
Michael E. Sanders
**** ****** ****** **** ~ Marion, Illinois 62959
******************@*****.***
Phone: 618-***-****
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) 1990
Major: Administration of Justice Carbondale, IL
Minor: Psychology
Specialization: Law Enforcement
Secondary Concentration: Computer Communications
Associate of Science, Shawnee Community College 1987
Ullin, IL
EXPERIENCE
Amtrak – National Railway Transportation System Carbondale, IL
Assistant Conductor - 40 + hours per week (varied) January 2018 – November 2020
Responsible for the safety of Amtrak trains as well as their passengers and crew. Adhered to strict safety rules, while simultaneously providing superior customer service to Amtrak’s passengers. Applied operating rules for each route.
Robinson Correctional Center Robinson, IL Correctional Officer – 40 hours per week April 1991 – October 1991
Supervised the movements, conduct, work, discipline, recreation and training of 1200 inmates. Assisted in controlling inmates from stations in cell houses, yards, towers, dining halls or on work details. Applied rules of conduct, security and work standards, agency policy, and rules and regulations. Created written reports of violations to superiors. Enforced and maintained disciplinary, safety, sanitary, security and custodial measures.
Promotion to Correctional Leisure Activity Specialist – 40 hours per week
October 1991 – April 1993
Supervised the conduct of 1200 inmates while implementing various leisure activities. Applied working knowledge of Corrections regulations during leisure activities. Carried out policies and proper channels of communications as applied to the leisure time program. Maintained a major leisure program function in a facility which did not require the regular supervision of subordinate specialists. Maintained informative records and prepared reports.
Big Muddy River Correctional Center Ina, IL
Correctional Leisure Activity Specialist – 40 hours per week April 1993 – August 1993
Supervised the conduct of 1200 inmates while implementing various leisure activities. Applied working knowledge of Corrections regulations during leisure activities. Carried out policies and proper channels of communications as applied to the leisure time program. Maintained a major leisure program function in a facility which did not require the regular supervision of subordinate specialists. Maintained informative records and prepared reports.
Promotion to Correctional Counselor II – 40 hours per week August 1993 – August 2001
Assisted newly admitted inmates to counseling and guidance in initial orientation and adjustment to the facility. Assisted in preparing routine placement plan based on an evaluation of the individual and records and made recommendations to staff for placement of individuals in employment or into academic and/or vocational training programs. Participated in reviewing treatment plans to determine the phases that may require special emphasis or change in order to increase the possibility of reaching a desired level of adjustment and rehabilitation, and the orientation in the individual leading to reintegration into society. Conducted routine evaluations of individuals' progress and adjustment toward personal problems, family, work and facility setting and provided counseling and guidance services requiring close and prolonged observation and adaptation or usage of revised counseling techniques. Participated in crisis intervention to resolve immediate or urgent problems. Prepared reports of caseloads and follow-up reports for periodic review by other professional and administrative staff, i.e., parole reports, log records. Maintained a variety of personal contacts with families, parents, courts, parole agents and other governmental and community agencies and organizations.
Promotion to Correctional Case Work Supervisor – 40 hours per week August 2001 – June 2004
January 2006 – April 2017
Directed case management services programs and supervised 10 counseling staff. Assigned and reviewed work. Established formal methodology of case reporting. Monitored and performed follow-ups. Directed centers work release, electronic detention and transfer referrals. Served on various committees.
Menard Correctional Center Chester, IL
Correctional Case Work Supervisor – 40 hours per week June 2004 – January 2006
Directed case management services programs and supervised 10 counseling staff. Assigned and reviewed work. Established formal methodology of case reporting. Monitored and performed follow-ups. Directed centers work release, electronic detention and transfer referrals. Served on various committees.
PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEES
Adjustment Committee Chairman
All inmates who receive a disciplinary report (ticket) appear before the committee for a hearing
and subsequent disciplinary sanctions per departmental rule.
American Correctional Accreditation Committee
This committee was utilized to ensure the facility met ACA requirements for accreditation.
Americans with Disabilities Act Committee
This committee is in place to maintain compliance with all ADA requirements within the
facility, both physical and daily operations.
Assignment/Placement Committee
This committee is responsible for reviewing and assigning inmates to job assignments and cell
placement within the facility.
Classification Review Committee Chairman
All inmates received within the facility are given a Classification Review to determine the
appropriateness of their escape risk and security level. The committee adjusts these levels
per administrative directive.
Crisis Team Member
This team receives quarterly training in all aspects of potential mental crisis occurrences.
Employee Benefit Committee
This committee enacts multiple fundraising events for a variety of efforts to give back to the
employees as a whole.
Facility Grievance Liaison
The Facility Grievance Liaison tracks all inmate grievances and can communicate from the
Attorney General’s Office, all the way back down to the offender.
Facility Media Coordinator
Trained to speak to the media, in the scenario media inquire about any facility related events that arise.
Facility Review Control Team
This team performs internal audits of all aspects of the physical facility and daily operations.
Go Green Committee Member
Statewide, the Illinois Department of Corrections adopted the Go Green Initiative where the
individual facilities are challenged to explore all avenues of Go Green potential applications.
Grievance Officer
The Grievance Officer investigates inmate allegations and complaints in grievances and
prepares a Grievance Officer’s Report for the warden of the facility.
Intelligence Pool
This pool is drawn upon to assist with information gathering during serious events that occur
within the facility.
REFERENCES
Jason Garnett
IL Dept. of Corrections Parole Supervisor
Marion, IL 62959
Karen Jaimett
Former Warden of Pinckneyville Correctional Center
Former Statewide Program Compliance Officer
John Barwick
Assistant Warden of Operations
Vienna Correctional Center
6695 State Route 146
Vienna, IL 62995
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