Corrections Professional
Resume:
Alan E. Chapman
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P.O. Box 585
Henryville, Indiana 47126
Phone: 937-***-****
E-mail: ************@***.***
OBJECTIVE: To assume a position of responsibility, utilize
education, experience and that will offer the potential
for long-term advancement.
EDUCATION: Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio. M.S. Degree in
Criminal Justice, May, 1994. Ohio University, Athens,
Ohio. B.S. Degree in Physical Education with
Specialization in Exercise Physiology, June, 1987.
EXPERIENCE:
April 2007 to Present
Henryville Correctional Facility, Henryville, Indiana
Position: Superintendent
Supervise facility staff in maintaining and enforcing disciplinary, safety, security and custodial measures. Oversees the preparation of facility budget and exercises responsibility for the discipline of offenders. Formulate all operating, security, and program functions of the facility while interpreting and carrying out state and agency policies.
January 2007 to April 2007
Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio
Position: Criminal Justice Instructor
Taught Criminal Justice course for students on campus at University. Tested knowledge of students in several formats such as tests, projects, and scenarios within a corrections environment. Toured several correctional facilities to introduce students to application of lecture material.
March 2006 to April 2007
Dayton Correctional Institution, Dayton, Ohio.
Position: Deputy Warden of Administration
Supervised Administrative departments of the institution such as the Business Office, Food Services, Maintenance, Ohio Penal Industries Shop, Laundry Services, fleet management for institution vehicles and oversee the institution’s budget on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis.
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March 2006 to April 2007
ITT Tech, Dayton, Ohio.
Position: Criminal Justice Instructor
Lectured college students in Criminal Justice (introduction as well as upper class) courses. Provided insight and further knowledge in the field. Develop lesson plans, counseled students, set up tours/guest speakers to supplement text and comprise quizzes and tests to measure student’s level of comprehension regarding classroom material.
April 2005 to April 2006
Miami Jacobs Career College, Dayton, Ohio.
Position: Criminal Justice Instructor
Taught college students in Criminal Justice courses, developed lesson plans, counseled students, set up tours/guest speakers to supplement text and administered quizzes and tests to measure student’s level of comprehension regarding classroom material.
September 2003 to March 2006
Dayton Correctional Institution, Dayton, Ohio.
Position: Deputy Warden of Special Services
Supervise special services staff including the following areas: Mental Health, Medical Services, Educational Services, Religious Services, Recovery Services, and the Job Coordinator whose primary function is to ensure inmates are employed according to their skill level. I also serve as Volunteer Coordinator and Re-Entry/Release Preparation Supervisor. I assumed duties of the Managing Officer in his absence.
November 1999 to September 2003
Dayton Correctional Institution, Dayton, Ohio.
Position: Deputy Warden of Operations
Duties entailed the responsibility of all aspects of security within the institution. Reviews and recommends change in policies and procedures regarding employees as well as inmates to ensure and maintain the orderly operation of facility. Monitored proper implementation of the Unit Management concept of institution, which includes but is not limited to the following: Programming/group facilitation of inmate population, mail/visiting issues, release packet completion and coordination of inmate labor within the facility. Was appointed acting warden in their absence from the facility.
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August 1999 to November 1999
Montgomery Education and Pre-Release Center, Dayton, Ohio.
Positions: Deputy Warden of Special Services and Administration/Deputy Warden of Operations
Directed and supervised Administrative and Special Services staff including: Business Office, Food Services, Maintenance, Mental Health, Medical, Education, Religious and
Recovery Services departments of the institution. Monitored quarterly and annual budgeting needs for all areas of the institution. I was transferred to Deputy Warden of Operations in October, 1999 and managed all functions of security and the unit management concept. Was appointed acting warden in his absence from the facility.
May 1997 to August 1999
Allen Correctional Institution, Lima, Ohio.
Position: Human Services Program Administrator - 2
Responsible for various duties of total Unit Management Concept for the institution. Planned and implemented programs and policies. Coordinated services with other departments and community services. Supervised employees, assigned tasks, monitored, planned, trained and evaluated employee performance. Responsible for maintaining visiting files, parole files, including significant data pertaining to the inmates incarcerated at the facility. Submitted reports of activities for the department as required.
January 1997 to May 1997
YWCA - Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Lima, Ohio.
Position: Peer Mentoring Coordinator (Part-time)
Planned and implemented mentoring program with the assistance of guidance counselors from local high schools. My primary function was to enhance the development of less fortunate junior school students by ensuring appropriate matches and monitoring their activities. I prepared necessary documentation for accountability purposes to immediate supervisor.
February 1996 to May 1997
Allen Correctional Institution, Lima, Ohio.
Position: Activity Therapy Administrator
Planned and administered overall activity therapy programming affecting Mental Health inmates confined in the Residential Treatment Unit. Supervised activity therapy staff and related programming. I was responsible for the management of recreation budget for the purchase of equipment and supplies. Prepared monthly reports and progress note denoting participation of inmates housed in the unit. Was an active member of the inter-disciplinary treatment team whose primary function was to monitor the behavior of inmates and assigned them to the appropriate level for treatment. I participated in several
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peer mentoring committee groups to address issues related to inmates housed in the RTU. Received Mental Health Training that focused on how to handle mental health inmates and what characteristics they may exhibit when experiencing mental crisis.
February 1992 to February 1996
Montgomery County Jail, Dayton, Ohio.
Position: Recreation Supervisor
Planned and coordinated the recreational activities for inmates incarcerated at the facility; supervised a recreation staff of two. Managed a budget for the purchase of new recreation equipment and supplies. Prepared monthly reports for senior management.
July 1989 to February 1992
Warren Correctional Institution, Lebanon, Ohio.
Position: General Activity Therapist
Organized, supervised and conducted activity programs to occupy the leisure time of inmates incarcerated at the institution. Instructed the inmates on the basic skills of sports, games and other recreation activities. Acted as the Powerlifting and Assistant Basketball Coach.
October 1988 to July 1989
Butler County Juvenile Court, Hamilton, Ohio.
Position: Probation Officer
Counseled juveniles on their inappropriate behavior. Contacted authorities to ensure that juvenile’s conduct was in accordance with probationary guidelines; maintained a working relationship with parents. Prepared reports and correlated data; conducted pre-trial and pre-sentencing investigations and submitted findings to the proper authorities. Referred probationers to appropriate agencies such as: residential and out-patient substance abuse programs, mental health/ family counseling and Children’s Services for further treatment
July 1987 to October 1988
Butler County Juvenile Detention Center, Hamilton, Ohio.
Position: Youth Counselor/Recreation Leader
Planned and implemented recreational activities. Juvenile detainees were counseled and progress reports submitted during their stay at the center. Ensured daily reports of adolescents’ adjustment while housed in detention were forwarded to supervisors and court officials.
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