Correctional Major and Training Leadership

CHAD SILCIO

**** **** ****** • Chalmette, LA ****3

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven law enforcement and correctional leader with 25 years of service with the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office. Progressed through six levels of increasing responsibility from Deputy to Major, demonstrating sustained leadership, strong performance, and extensive knowledge of correctional operations. Experienced in command leadership, personnel development, staff training, facility security, and emergency preparedness, with a strong commitment to developing officers and maintaining a safe, professional, and accountable operation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ST. BERNARD PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE

2001–2026

Career Progression: Deputy Corporal Sergeant Lieutenant Captain Major / Assistant Warden

Major / Assistant Warden – St. Bernard Parish Prison

Direct and oversee daily correctional facility operations, including personnel, staffing, security, inmate management, emergency preparedness, and operational readiness.

Lead comprehensive staff training and professional development, emphasizing officer safety, security procedures, emergency response, policy compliance, communication, leadership, and sound decision-making.

Identify training needs and performance gaps and provide targeted instruction, hands-on coaching, and continuing development to strengthen individual and team performance.

Mentor officers and supervisors, develop future leaders, reinforce accountability and professional standards, and prepare personnel for increased responsibilities and advancement.

Provide command-level leadership during critical incidents and ensure personnel maintain a high level of preparedness and operational effectiveness.

Assist the Warden with facility administration, operational planning, staffing, policy implementation, and personnel management while assuming command responsibilities when required.

CORE LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS

Command Leadership • Correctional Operations • Staff Training & Development • Personnel Management • Emergency Response • Officer Mentoring