Atia Berryman
Hillside,NJ
Summary
Results-focused Associate Administrator with strength in adapting to the needs of the institution. A proactive leader with strong communication, and collaboration skills, high integrity, and an analytical approach to a task. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Administrator (Northern State Prison)
State Of New Jersey-Department Of Corrections
Newark , NJ
05.2025 - Current
- Administrative staff assigned to Restrictive Housing Unit and Elevated Privileges Unit
- SARC committee
- Responsible for reviewing and answering outside correspondence.
- Management Rep. for Employee Disciplinary and Grievance Hearings
- Monitor daily operations of the facility, ensuring that all safety and security protocols are followed.
- Prevention of Self-Injurious Behavior Task Force, COHQ
- On-call responsibilities and other duties as assigned.
Assistant Superintendent (Northern State Prison)
State Of New Jersey-Department Of Corrections
Newark, NJ
04.2022 - 05.2025
- Administrative staff assigned to the Institutional Visit program, Elevated Privileges Unit, Social Service, ICC NADM chair, and Food Packages.
- ASL/EED (Alternate)
- Forced medication hearings and use of force review.
- Institutional Wellness Committee.
- Review and answer Incarcerated Persons' Disciplinary Appeals
- Monitor daily operations of the facility, ensuring that all safety protocols are followed.
- Prevention of Self-Injurious Behavior Task Force, COHQ.
- On-call responsibilities and other duties as assigned.
Correctional Police Lieutenant
State Of New Jersey-Department Of Corrections
Newark , NJ
04.2017 - 04.2022
- Supervise staff assigned to Northern State Prison visit program pre and post COVID 19
- Investigate and answer Incarcerated Persons concerns via the JPAY system
- Designated custody member on the institutional classification committee, review classification files to determine Incarcerated Persons eligibility for status change
- Conduct disciplinary investigations assigned by Majors
- Supervised COVID 19 testing of uniformed and non-uniformed staff during phase 1 and acted as liaison to the NJDOC SOG during other phases
- Supervised Officers assigned to the mass release of Incarcerated Persons who qualified for early release per the S2519 bill. Supervised staged areas for Incarcerated Persons to retrieve their medication and FRARA packets. Meet all timeframe goals set by the Associate Administrator
Corrections Sergeant
State Of New Jersey-Department Of Corrections
Newark , NJ
02.2013 - 04.2017
- Conducted tours and provided supervision in my area of responsibility
- Address Incarcerated Persons concerns by maintaining a working relationship with the Business office, Medical, Social Service, and Psychology department
- Inspected logbooks and weekly inspection forms
- Processed and logged accurate and detailed incident reports
- Record keeping and coordination of the urine monitoring program under the supervision of the Lieutenant
Corrections Officer
State Of New Jersey-Department Of Corrections
Rahway, NJ
01.2007 - 02.2013
- Monitored Incarcerated Persons behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities
- Maintained correct physical head count at all times
- Conducted thorough cell searches to uncover contraband and other materials not allowed at facility
Skills
- Staff training and development
- Excellent multi-tasker
- Resolution-oriented
- Team building
- Decision-making
Certifications and Training
- Basic Course for State Corrections Class 210 Corrections Staff Training Academy
- American Heart Association CPR/AED
- FEMA-Introduction to the Incident Command System for Law Enforcement
- FEMA-Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- Homeland Security-Surveillance Detection for Bombing Prevention Course
- NJDOC Sergeants and Lieutenants Training
- Security Audit Training Certification
- Executive In-Service Training
- Institutional PREA Compliance Managers Training
Timeline
Associate Administrator (Northern State Prison)
State Of New Jersey-Department Of Corrections
05.2025 - Current
Assistant Superintendent (Northern State Prison)
State Of New Jersey-Department Of Corrections
04.2022 - 05.2025
Correctional Police Lieutenant
State Of New Jersey-Department Of Corrections
04.2017 - 04.2022
Corrections Sergeant
State Of New Jersey-Department Of Corrections
02.2013 - 04.2017
Corrections Officer
State Of New Jersey-Department Of Corrections
01.2007 - 02.2013