Barton Wilson
Joelton,TN
Summary
Proven and accomplished correctional professional and leader with over 20 years of varied correctional experience. History of spear-heading correctional programs and curriculum. Articulate communicator with emotional intelligence. Established record of identifying needs to improve processes, improve training and increase accountability and communication of correctional facility staff and administrators.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Lieutenant
TDOC
Nash, TN
07.2023 - Current
- Inspects facility for compliance of policies and procedures mandated by state standards.
- Maintains knowledge of, complies with, and enforces all institutional policies, rules, procedures
- Assigns security staff members to their assigned areas ensuring that all critical and essential posts are filled through proper roster management.
- Plans activities to ensure that operational and strategic priorities are met, and conflicts in scheduling and responsibility do not arise.
- Approves/denies requested leave of subordinates to ensure no conflict with shift staffing.
- Performs security inspections (i.e., physical fence and ground checks) to ensure areas are in compliance with security standards.
- Assists in breaking up fights or other potentially dangerous situations by persuasion or use of physical force.
- Restrains, secures or control inmates using restraint devices, as necessary.
- Oversees and monitors all calculated use of force incidents such as cell extractions per policy.
- Oversees the performance of all security functions to ensure compliance with TDOC-Institutional policies and procedures to ensure a safe and secure facility.
- Monitors facility entrances and exits to screen visitors, volunteers, and employees to ensure compliance with policies and procedures to prevent escapes.
- Monitors the performance of assigned subordinates.
- Monitors staff to ensure proper accountability and care for all assigned security equipment/devices.
- Supervises and directs staff in participation in the supervision of inmate activities to ensure the safe operation of the facility.
- Ensures compliance with established fire and safety codes and sanitation procedures.
- Monitors cell searches/housing units and buildings in compliance with policy.
- Monitors video surveillance equipment to ensure employees and inmates are in compliance with policies and procedures.
- Monitors the behavior of subordinates for compliance with TDOC/institution policies, procedures and standards.
- Observes inmates to ensure that established policies and procedures are followed.
- Observes the process of the in-take of inmates.
- Settles disputes through mediation with affected parties, both internal and external sources to promote better customer service.
- Implements measures to reduce potential conflicts by making proper referrals.
- Guides and assesses the performance standards to identify strengths and weaknesses of subordinates to enhance job performance.
- Motivates subordinates to enhance their job performance.
- Supervises assigned subordinates in their assigned duties in order to meet the goals of the institution.
- Assigns supervisors subordinates to evaluate and mentor.
Field Training Manager
Corecivic
Nashville, Tennessee
04.2020 - 09.2022
- 20+Years experience facilitating adult learning
- 17+years experience designing and delivering employee training involving both programs and security
- 20+years experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint or Share Point
- 18+years experience with Learning Management System
- 5+years experience with Cornerstone Learning Management System
- 5+years experience with TN Correction Institutes Facility Training and Compliance System
- Coordinated Pre-Service, In-Service and specialty training
- Worked train employees and training managers at county, and federal jails as well as state and federal prisons across the country
- Conducted audits/inspections of facilities to identify problems and root causes
- Conducted training needs surveys and analyze data to anticipate training needs for specific categories
- Served as a hiring manager for other field training managers
- Identified management barriers that adversely effect employee career growth opportunities
- Recommended appropriate training to support facility needs
- Reviewed facility data metrics to identify problems and opportunities for improvement as well as potential future issues
- Worked with facility administrators to develop corrective action plans to maintain ACA, TCI or other applicable accreditation
- Facilitated classroom instruction for pre-service, in-service specialized training and certification courses for facility staff
- Supported and trained facility level training managers to improve their processes and performance
- Assisted in developing facility-level annual training plans and evaluating annual training plans after submission
- Submitted daily, weekly and monthly reports to my supervisor to communicate accomplishments and needs
- Conducted sanitation inspections of housing units, kitchens and commissary areas to ensure audit readiness
- Conducted and collect paper and digital evaluations of training sessions
- Facilitated Virtual, Instructor-led, training for pre-service employees
- Revised existing curriculum to update and improve for pre-service, in-service and specialized training for implementation enterprise-wide
- Researched authored and distributed an enterprise-wide curriculum for use of restraints and hospital duty
- Attended and successfully completed Arizona Department of Corrections 3T instructor Development course
- Worked as a recruiter at local hiring events
- Attended external, continuing education events, conferences (TCI) and courses
- Performed monthly audits of numerous facilities digital and paper training documentation to ensure it is correct and audit-ready
- Worked with the legal team to provide training documentation to assist in the defense of facility staff
- Used company resources to book my own airfare, rental cars and hotels at the the necessary times and locations
- Played a key role in correcting numerous violations and audit findings at the Federal Leavenworth Detention Facility
- Played a key role in authoring a new, enterprise-wide firearms instruction program covering 4 weapons platforms and an associated program to certify range safety officers
- Played a key role in keeping 4 TDOC facility staff firearms certified during an instructor shortage through 2020 and 2021.
Learning and Development Manager
Corecivic- Metro Davidson County Correctional Facility
Nashville, Tennessee
07.2016 - 04.2020
- Graduated from Master Key Leadership course level 200
- Certified new instructors by teaching presentation skills and Training for Trainers courses. Developed an annual training plan, goals and schedules
- Conducted annual instructor performance evaluations
- Developed new curriculum
- Creating lesson plans, power point etc
- Authored a Mentor program for the facility with great results in 2018
- Assisted in reducing turnover 23% in 2018 through continual improvement in on-boarding, training and mentoring
- Attended Kentucky DOC 3T course and assisting reopening a Kentucky Prison in 2018 across 2 months
- Instructed/facilitated training for all levels of staff
- Monitored, developed, motivated and coordinated a cadre of 40+ adjunct instructors
- Scheduled & registered external training for specialized instructor courses
- Traveled to attend annual & Biannual specialized instructor courses and conferences as required
- Maintained training areas and equipment
- Tracked annual progress of instructor-led & E-Learning training, & reported out on them monthly
- Maintained employee and training data to be current in FTACS
- Successfully completed TCI's 3T instructor development course
- Maintained all employee training files
- Conducted quarterly Training Advisory Committee meetings
- Collaborated with, and assisted, external agency partners to meet mutual goals and needs
- Maintained ACA accreditation files
- Ensured compliance with all Tennessee Corrections Institute standards, related to training
- Conducted cross-department audits/inspections to ensure audit readiness
Program Facilitator
Metro Davidson County Detention Facility
Nashville, tn
07.2008 - 07.2016
- Directed two programs
- PROGRAM #1-Wheels for the World:
- Supervised 16 inmates performing restoration of wheelchairs, walkers and crutches
- Trained inmate workers on the use of hand tools, power tools, chemicals, abrasives and taught safety in their operation
- Organized accountability of all tools, wheelchairs and chemicals used
- Counseled inmates when requested
- Communicated with liaisons at Joni & Friends to coordinate shipments
- Developed a Q/A inspection protocol that was adopted nationwide
- Represented the company and program in numerous media publications and videos
- Partnered with the local community to acquire donations and raise awareness
- Traveled to Guatemala in two outreaches to distribute wheelchairs
- PROGRAM #2-Standing with Hope
- Developed and ramped the "Standing with Hope" program in concert with the program founder
- Trained inmates on operations with prosthetic limbs
- Authored a mechanic's guide
- Authored program objectives and guide lines
- Assisted in drafting the contract between Standing with Hope and CoreCivic
- Organized community and facility awareness projects
- Acquired tools, space, and voluntary inmate labor to staff program
- Supervised daily operations
- Coordinated packing and shipping to Accra, Ghana, Africa.
Lieutenant
Corecivic- Metro Davdison County Detention Facility
Nashville, TN
11.2004 - 07.2008
- Supervised all correctional officers and sergeants in the facility on shift
- Provided for the security of staff and inmates and the preservation of inmate's legal rights
- Supervised inmate counts
- Ensured that all key and tool control procedures were followed
- Conducted on-shift training of line staff to ensure ERT readiness and operational knowledge of emergency equipment usage
- Directed movement in the facility to align with the facility schedule
- Responded to all emergencies within the facility
- Directed the Emergency Response Team in crisis situations
- Worked weekly in Training to teach Pre-Service, In-service and Specialized training to staff
- Trained staff in Chemical agents, Inflammatory agents, Specialty Impact Munitions, Pressure Point Control
- Tactics, Spontaneous Knife Defense, Use of Force and Baton only during this time
- Served as Assistant Commander of the Special Operations Response Team
Sergeant
Corecivic- Metro Davidson County Correctional Facility
Nashville, TN
12.2003 - 11.2004
- Supervised administrative and operational security activities in the facility
- Supervised daily operations in Restrictive Housing
- Directly supervised correctional officers assigned to the area and other units, as needed
- Provided for the protection of staff and inmates
- Ensured the preservation of inmate's legal rights
- Supervised inmate counts
- Ensured adherence to all key control and safety procedures
- Directed and supervised Inmate recreation, feeding, medical care, pill pass and managed disturbances
- Responded to emergencies
- Facilitated specialized training on chemical and inflammatory agents
- During this role I also became a member of the S.O.R.T where I remained for 5 years.
Correctional Officer
Corecivic- Metro Davidson County Correctional Facility
Nashville, TN
05.2003 - 12.2003
- Assigned to restrictive housing and medium security units
- Maintained order and provided for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates in my assigned housing unit during all activities
- Activities included feeding, escorting to showers and recreation, quelling disturbances and escorting other staff members in the performance of their duties.
Education
Lighthouse Christian School
05.2002
Business Administration
Motlow State Community College
Skills
- AHA BLS CPR Instructor, NRA Firearms Instructor, PPCT Instructor, Chemical/Inflammatory agents instructor, Training
- Training For Trainers Instructor, Communication and Deescalation Techniques Instructor, Certified-to-Hire Instructor,
- Critical Incident Response Team Instructor, Skilled Communicator, Computer literacy
Timeline
Correctional Lieutenant
TDOC
07.2023 - Current
Field Training Manager
Corecivic
04.2020 - 09.2022
Learning and Development Manager
Corecivic- Metro Davidson County Correctional Facility
07.2016 - 04.2020
Program Facilitator
Metro Davidson County Detention Facility
07.2008 - 07.2016
Lieutenant
Corecivic- Metro Davdison County Detention Facility
11.2004 - 07.2008
Sergeant
Corecivic- Metro Davidson County Correctional Facility
12.2003 - 11.2004
Correctional Officer
Corecivic- Metro Davidson County Correctional Facility
05.2003 - 12.2003
Lighthouse Christian School
Business Administration
Motlow State Community College