Correctional Captain - Leadership & Operations

Joshua King

Coolidge, AZ • 480-***-**** • ***********@*****.***

Correctional Captain — Arizona Department of Corrections March 2007 – Present

Professional Summary

Seasoned correctional leader with 19+ years overseeing facility operations, security systems, and large staff teams. Proven ability to maintain safe, compliant environments, lead training programs, reduce incidents through enforcement and coaching, and manage daily operations for populations of 400–600 inmates.

Core Skills

Facility security & operations • Staff supervision (293 personnel) • Shift staffing & scheduling • Field training & FTO oversight • Emergency response & crisis management • Policy/procedure compliance • Incident investigation & reporting • Security systems maintenance • De-escalation

& conflict resolution • Records management / MS Office Professional Experience

Arizona Department of Corrections — Correctional Captain March 2007 – Present

● Lead and supervise 293 staff, including line officers and supervisors; set performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and manage disciplinary actions.

● Oversee custody and daily management of 400–600 inmates; ensure safety, security, and compliance across housing units and programs.

● Manage staffing assignments and shift balancing to maintain coverage, minimize overtime, and ensure operational continuity.

● Direct the Field Training program: mentor, coach, and certify new officers; develop training plans and evaluate trainee readiness.

● Ensure operational integrity of security systems (CCTV, locks, alarms); coordinate routine maintenance and urgent repairs with facilities/IT.

● Conduct incident investigations, prepare reports, and recommend corrective actions to reduce recurrence.

● Implement and enforce departmental policies and procedures; perform audits and corrective follow-ups to sustain compliance.

● Recognized for leadership and performance: Department Special Recognition (2016); Supervisor of the Year; Supervisor of the Quarter; Supervisor of the Month. Education

Associate Degree, Criminal Justice — University of Phoenix Certifications & Training

● Annual CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) — current yearly renewal

● Arizona Department of Corrections: Corrections training & certification

(department-specific)

● Crisis Intervention / De-escalation training (department)

● Field Training Officer (FTO) program — instructor/overseer Awards

● Department Special Recognition, 2016

● Supervisor of the Year; Supervisor of the Quarter; Supervisor of the Month

● References

References

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