Dale Blackard Email & Phone Number

Baton Rouge, La, Us

United States

Field Service

Jackson, Louisiana, United States

Job ConceptsFunction of Work:To serve as a unit manager at a correctional facility or to serve as a safety officer at a Level 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, or 2A facility.Level of Work:Manager.Supervision Received:Broad from Corrections Lieutenant Colonel or Corrections Colonel.Supervision Exercised:Direct line over Corrections Captains and functional over non-uniformed personnel assigned to a unit and other personnel assigned to a unit to ensure programs are maintained throughout the unit (e.g., classification, religion, food service, etc.)Location of Work:Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Corrections Services, state adult and juvenile correctional institutions.Job Distinctions:Differs from Corrections Captain by the responsibility for serving as a unit manager.A unit is defined as having major components such as security, food service, classification, treatment, and religion.Differs from a Corrections Lieutenant Colonel by the absence of final authority and responsibility for serving as a program manager.Serves as a unit manager.Serves as Corrections Major (only two permitted) located at Louisiana State Penitentiary that holds all 90-day Review Boards, Special Boards, the Initial Classification Board, and the Protection Court for all inmates.Reviews disciplinary matters concerning both offenders and staff.Reviews and prepares reports of institutional activities and may decide a course of action.Serves as a safety officer coordinating safety programs for a 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, or a 2A facility.Conducts safety meetings for the agency to inform employees of the newest rules and procedures.Serves as shift supervisor of a large organization unit.Assists in the development, installation, and coordination of policies, procedures, and regulations for custody, security, and treatment of offenders.Oversees major institutional unusual occurrences.

Jackson, Louisiana

Serves as a shift supervisor and unit manager.Serves as security supervisor for inmates working outside the institutional grounds (e. g., field crews or public service trustee crews).Serves as chief investigator or chief of internal security.Serves as a safety officer coordinating safety programs for the unit in which it serves.Conducts safety meetings for the agency to inform employees of the newest rules and procedures.Inspects buildings, equipment, and job sites for compliance with safety and fire codes.Serves as a training officer.Reviews disciplinary actions against inmates and staff.Assists shift supervisor of higher rank in a large organizational unit.Performs special security functions within a unit as assigned (e.g., Impact program, etc.)Participates in American Correctional Association (ACA) audits and basic jail guideline audits.Participates in the development of policies and procedures for the security and treatment programs at an institution.Compiles accident statistics, hazards data, records and trends.Prepares and reviews reports of institutional activities and may determine an appropriate course of action.

Jackson, La.

Differs from Corrections Sergeant--Master by responsibilities as a first line supervisor of security officers of lesser rank, by reviewing operations for compliance with procedures or justification for deviation from standards for a small organizational unit, or by serving as an IMPACT drill instructor.Conducts on-the-job training for staff.Serves as the ranking security officer in a specialized treatment unit.Serves as a recreation library supervisor at a large institution.Serves as an internal affairs security officer charged with investigative responsibilities.Serves as a shift supervisor of a small organizational unit in an institution.Serves on institution disciplinary boards and reviews disciplinary actions taken on inmates or security personnel.Organizes and conducts inspections and searches of inmates and their living and work areas.Reviews reports of irregularities and disturbances submitted by subordinates and may determine a course of action.Prepares reports for supervisory review.Serves as an instructor at the Corrections Training Academy.Performs special security functions within an institution as assigned.

Jackson, Louisiana

Maintain security of a correctional institution and to observe and participate in supervision, control, and custody of offenders. Primary responsibility in security such as key room, dormitory, control center, field, trip, or gate officer. May act independently or under general supervision. Assists security officers of higher level in work as journeyman security officers such as cellblock, dormitory, trips, gate officer, chase team, or dog trainer. Oversees inmates for training purposes. Responds to emergencies and renders assistance as required. Prepares reports on activities.

Dixon Correctional Institute, Jackson, Louisiana

*Inspects buildings, grounds and equipment to determine need for various types of repairs or maintenance work.*Inspects work in progress and upon completion for compliance with standards.*Makes estimates of cost of labor and materials and requisitions supplies and equipment.*Makes sketches of proposed changes to be made in renovation of buildings.*Makes assignments of subordinates or crews providing a variety of maintenance construction or repair.*Supervises journeyman level carpentry, plumbing, electrical, plastering, painting and other maintenance work.*Supervises the servicing and repair of a variety of basic lawn mowers, refrigerators, stoves, hot water mechanical equipment.*Prepares time, work and maintenance reports.*Evaluates performance of employees and performs limited administrative functions, leave approval, time absentees, etc.

Port Allen, Louisiana

• Manage and oversee all production processes and implementation of new production process business• Manage departmental daily profit and loss forecasting and analysis• Manage labor planning and scheduling• Monitor operational performance levels and regularly interface with our customers. • Responsible for production performance in testing, cosmetic refurbishment, pack-out and quality areas to ensure all production requirements are met • Train, motivate, and support staff in all areas of company and departmental procedures and expectations.• Coach and council employees on performance deficiencies and document as required.• Prepare and administer daily performance feedback and reporting as required.• Provide suggestions and maintain continual process improvements• All administrative duties within the production area, including timekeeping, performance documentation, training.

West Feliciana Parks And Recreations

Responsible for planning, administrating and implementing park projects. -Develop and update individual park projects as designated in the parks master plan.-Prepare, write and administer various grants for park projects and assist in park capital projects and facility development.-Assist in the development of park capital improvement programs such as evaluating existing facilities, defining deficiencies and assisting in the design of new facilities to accomplish parks goals and objectives.-Planning principles, practices, current issues and trends, regulations, and techniques related to park planning, park projects and development.-Organizing, planning and coordinating projects.-Park development, including contractor selection, contract administration, and project oversight.-Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in citizen involvement and external communications.-Responsible for programs aimed at effective marketing, public relations, and promotion of parks & recreation programs and facilities.-Well-developed interpersonal and customer relations to conduct presentations to diverse audiences.-Coordinate and manage complex, and politically sensitive projects including constructing projects, time lines, and quality of work product.-Conduct site visits and attend off-site meetings.-Work odd hours for the purpose of attending meetings, conducting meetings and public processes.-Work productively and cooperatively with citizens to convey a positive image of the Parish.

Zachary, Louisiana

Combined role of a Maintenance Planner and Operations Supervisor/Manager. Job duties consist of planning and scheduling Maintenance work processes. Handle contracts for outside vendor repairs. Oversee major capital projects for new technology developments. Direct 120 employees on job duties and processes. Special duties that were accepted are as follows:-Convergence Admin – training evolved around the Convergence Software systems. Knowledge of Articulate, Captivate, and LMS software systems. Utilize these skills to train, develop, and educate personnel employed at Georgia Pacific.-Managed the electronic database for equipment drawings and documentation – PSQ. I also maintained training documents for all equipment and Fanuc Robots. Was responsible for training material on new updates or additions of equipment in the area.-Maintenance Planner Position Held - promoted to Manufacturing Supervisor (Manufacturing Engineer)-Operations - Trainer - promoted to Maintenance Planner

St. Francisville, Louisiana

-My job responsibilities required managing my family’s business. Job duties also required planning the work detail list for the day, handling accounts receivables and accounts payables, routine mechanic duties of repairing and troubleshooting automobile problems, and I handled all yearly budget planning for the business including year-end close outs

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

-My job responsibilities as an Industrial Electrician consisted of wiring industrial motors, working in three phase and single phase panels/environment, doing hot permit work on live electricity, running conduit and pulling wire, and all other routine electrical duties required for a commercial/industrial electrician

St. Francisville, Louisiana

-My job duties consisted of Industrial, Commercial, and Residential electrical duties. Duties included pulling electrical wire, running conduit, wiring motors and appliances, and all other electrical duties for remodeling and new construction electricians

Jackson, Louisiana

Maintain security of a correctional institution and to observe and participate in supervision, control, and custody of offenders. Primary responsibility in security such as key room, dormitory, control center, field, trip, or gate officer. May act independently or under general supervision. Assists security officers of higher level in work as journeyman security officers such as cellblock, dormitory, trips, gate officer, chase team, or dog trainer. Oversees inmates for training purposes. Responds to emergencies and renders assistance as required. Prepares reports on activities.

Bachelor Of Science -Management, Managment, 3.8

Graduated July 9, 2018.

Industrial E & I, Industrial E & I, 3.5 Gpa

-Went to night school for a better job opportunity. -Graduated from ITI Technical College at the top of the class with a 3.5 GPA.

Education

Activities and Societies: SLU baseball team.-Attended Southeastern Louisiana University for three years. My major was Education.

High School

Activities and Societies: -Received a baseball scholarship to Southeastern Louisiana University. -Received the honor of being the only six.