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Washington, District Of Columbia

San Antonio, Texas

Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to 6 senior corrections officers and a cadre of 27 additional instructors of various law enforcement related specialties. Ensured more than 1200 enterprise students attending nine different courses of instruction, met or exceeded all training standards resulting in positive feedback from the companies to which they were assigned.Reviewed curriculum associated with corrections, correctional counselor, military working dog handler, and contracting and recommended changes thereto in order to ensure that the enterprise training expectations were being satisfied.Assess, develop, and manage a budget to maintain efficient facility operations.Review local unit orders, policies, and memorandums to ensure compliance with all applicable orders from higher headquarters.Implemented measures that reduced time to train while meeting or exceeding training requirements; ensuring the enterprise receives quality employees that are ready to perform.Establish and maintained successful relationships with military, legal, and civilian entities with the goal to meet the mission of the executive leadership.Responsible for the formulation and analysis of policy and procedures, plans, and programs.Proficient in correctional theories and philosophies.Skilled in the development and implementation of training.

Okinawa, Japan

Managed a staff of over 80 military, civilian, and master-labor contract personnel in the operation of a 120-bed confinement facility to include: security/operations, administration, programs (rehabilitation), and industries (prisoner work force and facility maintenance).Maintained public relations with local Japanese law enforcement officials and represented the United States Government as a liaison to U.S. service members and dependents confined in the local Japanese jails.Analyzed all aspects of confinement to ensure compliance with the American Correctional Association Standards and that policy, procedure and operations did not exceed legal boundaries.

Okinawa, Japan

Enhanced the effectiveness of law enforcement and other operations by providing subject matter expertise to assist in the area of detention operations.Developed, trained, and mentored Marines on detention operations subject matter.Functionally integrated all aspects of detention operations training during three unit exercises, which enhanced overall mission readiness.Coordinated and executed pre-deployment detention operations and sustainment training for over 380 Marines from four external units.Reviewed detention operations policy and created two orders which identified local procedures for handling detainees.Maintained proficiency in basic corrections related standards.

Greater San Diego Area

Served as the Operations Officer/Assistant Warden of a multi-custody, pre- and post-trial confinement facility.Assisted the Commanding Officer/Warden in the operation of the facility and directly supervised staff in pursuit of the facility’s mission.Ensured the orderly operation of all security related functions within the facility.Ensured the security, accountability, control, and welfare of over 400 prisoners.Effectively supported and led all matters pertaining to a department of more than 100 security personnel.Revised all post orders, facility contingency plans, and security related policy documents.Provided extensive counseling and guidance to all subordinate personnel.Served as the Destructive Weather/Disaster Preparedness Officer, Response Team Leader, and the manager of all security related operations conducted in the facility.Routinely supervised security posts to ensure subordinates were performing duties and monitoring prisoners in accordance with current policies and procedures.Effectively managed the maintenance and accountability of all security gear and equipment.Assumed duties as the Deputy Warden on multiply occasions and during times of high operational tempo.Provided training for more than 100 staff and performance evaluations for senior staff members.Proficient in correctional theories and philosophies.Skilled in the development and implementation of training.Recommended appropriate physical security systems/programs, reviewed and edited physical security plans associated with the facility.

Helmand Province, Afghanistan

Established the detention operations system from the ground up by designing and building a temporary holding facility with a capacity of 160 detainees.Trained, managed, and supervised 45 personnel assigned to the temporary holding facility and the Detainee Escort Team.Ensured the safety and well-being of over 216 detainees, while in the custody of the Detainee Operations Team.Maintained custodial integrity of evidence transported with detainees in the custody of the Detainee Operations Team.Coordinated with Drug Enforcement Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, and the Human Intelligence Exploitation Team in order to gain vital mission related information from detainees and evidence held at the temporary holding facility.Compiled over 160 administrative records for follow on agencies, including paperwork required for transfer of detainees to Afghan authorities.Coordinated with Staff Judge Advocate, unit detention liaison officers, and Afghan National Security Forces to facilitate proper transfer of 216 detainees.Provided oversight and facilitated the training of over 1800 Marines on detainee collection points and handling procedures. Conducted a comprehensive inspection and evaluation of more than 20 temporary holding facilities throughout Helmand Province. Assisted in the revision and improvement of all detention assessment and inspection processes and reporting procedure.

Greater San Diego Area

Responsible to lead, train, foster discipline, and esprit de corps for 15 Marines and 7 civilian contract workers.Responsible for the proficient operation of the Programs (rehabilitation, work, education) section.Ensured counselors properly interview, guide, and document progress of more than 200 prisoners.Chaired daily board to recommend appropriate housing, custody, and job assignment.Chaired Disposition Board, making appropriate recommendations on parole, clemency and return of forfeited good conduct time.Chaired the Earned Time board, making recommendation for the awarding of reductions in prisoner time served beyond good conduct time earnings.Ensured availability of education and rehabilitation programs for more than 200 prisoners.Responsible for operation of the Industrial Work Annex: screen repair, welding, carpentry, small engine repair, landscaping and the general policing of trash aboard Camp Pendleton’s roadways.

Okinawa, Japan

Created files and a compliance tally utilizing the appropriate standards manual and supplement, the Agency Manual of Accreditation Policy and Procedure, and the standards compliance check list.Developed policies and procedures to comply with the American Correctional Association (ACA) certification guidelines as well as Navy/Marine guidelines.Ensured facility complies with national standards promulgated by the American Correctional Association.Monitored standards as they apply to services, programs, and operations essential to good correctional management, including administrative and fiscal controls, staff training and development, physical plant, safety and emergency procedures, sanitation, food service, and rules and discipline.Updated staff personnel on emerging correctional policy changes and issues. Performed as an organized team leader with solid operations experience and excellent task delegation skills.

Jacksonville, North Carolina Area

Served as a Case Manager and Clemency and Parole Coordinator of a multi-custody, pre- and post-trial confinement facility.Assessed, counseled, and monitored the program progress and conduct of inmates during incarceration. Trained to identify inmates, who had behavioral, medical and/or other issues in order to maintain safety and security measures.Prepared background history, weekly, special, and progress summary reports.Made recommendations for custody, housing, and work assignments.Monitored inmate progress by evaluating work and training reports, conduct, participation in program groups, and assessments from group facilitators.Provided guidance for inmates on personal and family problems, educational needs, and financial issues.Prepared clemency and parole packages, prepared prisoners for the board process, scheduled and participated in all clemency and parole boards.Provided prisoners with the necessary guidance for Mandatory Supervised Release review.Served as the liaison between civilian parole officers and the institution.

Jacksonville, North Carolina Area

• Served as Assistant Shift Commander in the management of 40 corrections staff and supervision of more than 300 military offenders, both pre-trial and post-trial.Provided assistance to the Shift Commander in supervision and guidance to a subordinate staff of correctional officers involving work performance, interpretation of policy, handling of problems concerning the offender population.In emergency situations, took prompt and decisive action to determine the nature and cause of the emergency and authorized changes in facility operations as necessary to meet emergency situations.Implemented post orders, conducted training classes related to correctional procedures, responsible for enforcement of all rules and regulations relative to custodial security of the institution, investigated reported violations of prohibited acts (e.g., assaults, escapes, introduction of contraband, disturbances or other illicit activities), and took appropriate actions as dictated by the seriousness of the violation and at the direction of the shift commander.

New Delhi, India And Tokyo, Japan

Provided armed internal security for a United States Embassy.Conducted security inspections to ensure the safeguard of all levels of classified material.Monitored array of security equipment to control access into and out of the chancery building and provided escort for all personnel that did not have the appropriate clearance.Monitored radio communications, maintained required operational logs, and provided immediate security of the chancery building in the event of an emergency.Served as a model representative of the Marine Corps and the United States Government both on and off duty.Assisted the Commander in leading and managing a security staff of 16 personnel.Directly responsible to the Commander for all personnel administration.Coordinated maintenance of a 20 room house with the Embassy General Services Officer.Implemented the use of Microsoft Access based Incident Report Program for use by three separate security related sections within the embassy.

Beaufort, Sc

Served as Shift Commander in the management of 10 corrections staff and supervision of 50 military offenders both pre-trial and post-trial.Provided supervision and guidance to a subordinate staff of correctional officers involving work performance, interpretation of policy, handling of problems concerning the offender population.In emergency situations, took prompt and decisive action to determine the nature and cause of the emergency and authorized changes in facility operations as necessary to meet emergency situations.Implemented post orders, conducted training classes related to correctional procedures, responsible for enforcement of all rules and regulations relative to custodial security of the institution, investigated reported violations of prohibited acts, (i.e. assaults, escapes, introduction of contraband, disturbances or other illicit activities), and took appropriate actions as dictated by the seriousness of the violation and at the direction of the warden.

Weapons Training Battalion, Stone Bay, Nc

Served as a marksmanship coach, instructor, competitor, and section chief for the Marksmanship Training Unit.Instructed in all phases of the Marine Corps Marksmanship Program on the qualification, requalification and the Competition in Arms Program on small arms ranges.Supervised 14 marksmanship coaches and instructors.Coordinated and supervised the training of hundreds of Marines undergoing annual marksmanship requalification.Represented the Marine Corps during numerous marksmanship competitions throughout the United States.Maintained a working knowledge of live fire rifle and pistol range operations.Provided guidance during the planning of unit marksmanship training.Conducted unit marksmanship training.Supervised Marksmanship Coaches during marksmanship training.Conducted Marksmanship Coaches course. Served as advisor to Operations Officer, Marksmanship Training Unit on all personnel and administrative matters for both students and staff.Ensured all administrative matters pertaining to both students and staff of the unit are handled in a timely manner.Supervised the professional development and ensured the personal well-being of all Marines assigned to the instructor staff.Conducted monthly performance counseling of the instructor staff.Provided feedback on the performance of the instructor staff after their periods of platform instruction. Supervised the conduct of training and safe operations of all live fire ranges in accordance with regulation.Performed duties of range support personnel as required.

Jacksonville, North Carolina Area

Maintained security and offender accountability to prevent disturbances, assaults, and escapes.Performed searches of offenders and living quarters to identify contraband.Inspected the facility, checking cells and other areas of the facility for unsanitary conditions, contraband, fire hazards, and any evidence of infractions of facility rules. In addition, inspected locks, window bars, grilles, doors, and gates for signs of tampering.Inspected mail and visitors for prohibited items.Served as a member of the Special Reaction Team during periods of unrest.Processed offenders at reception.Maintained accountability of security related items.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Management And Leadership, 3.92

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Associate'S Degree, General Studies