April Spencer
Chester,VA
Summary
Confident leader deeply committed to the department's mission and vision, understanding and embracing the core values and objectives. This commitment drives daily actions and decisions to exceed expectations, offer high integrity, attention to detail and excellent decision-making abilities. Prioritize the needs and satisfaction of the department's customers and stakeholders, ensuring work aligns with the broader mission to serve and support.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correction Lieutenant
Sussex I State Prison
10.2020 - 05.2024
- Provide security, safety and sanitation of facility through the supervision, control and observation of inmates and others inside and outside of the facility
- Supervise the daily activities of inmates
- Supervise staff in investigation unit
- Communicate expectations of staff as it relates to the goals and objectives of the Department of Corrections
- Conduct interviews & investigations, research and present findings clearly and accurately
- Interpret and complete assignments with minimal guidance
- Interpret and follow oral and written rules and regulations
- Read/comprehend policies and procedures and prepare reports
- Engage in constructive dialogue with staff at all levels of the department
- Conducted thorough investigations into incidents, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up actions were taken
- Testify in Court of Law for the Commonwealth
- Sworn officer to serve warrants and Capias
- Conduct fingerprinting
- Records retention
- Collect, interpret and analyze data
- Develop and maintain data bases
- Working relationship w/ outside law enforcement entities
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Monitor inmate phone calls
- Monitor incoming legal mail for contraband
- Distribution of legal mail to inmate population
Correctional Lieutenant
Caroline Correctional
05.2002 - 10.2020
- Provide security, safety and sanitation of facility through the supervision, control and observation of inmates and others inside and outside of the facility
- Supervise staff and inmates to ensure a safe and secure environment
- Complete forms, reports and other written documentation in an accurate and timely manner
- Inspection of all inmate correspondence
- Transportation of inmate population to medical appointments, court, and facility assignments
- Institutional Hearings officer
- ACA/ACRS Compliance Manager
- PREA Compliance Manager
- Conducted thorough investigations into incidents, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up actions were taken
- Enhanced staff performance by providing ongoing training, guidance, and support to correctional officers
- Developing policies and procedure for the efficient operation of the facility
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
John Tyler Community College
Chester, VA05.2019
Skills
- Multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment while meeting established deadlines and timeframes
- Problem solving
- Manage stress
- Work under pressure
- Flexible
- Team player
- Work under minimal supervision/ independently
- Manage time effectively and efficiently
- Clear effective communicator orally and in writing
- Proven record of making accurate decisions
- Knowledge of MS Outlook, Word and excel programs
Certification
Security (25+ years) Supervising Experience (15+ years) Conflict Management (25+ years) Crisis Intervention (10+ years) Intelligence Experience (10+ years) Surveillance (10+ years) Management (10+ years) Employee Evaluation (10+ years) Communication Skills (25+ years) Interviewing (10+ years) Shift Management (10+ years) Writing Skills (25+ years) American Heart Association First Aid, CPR certification
Timeline
Correction Lieutenant
Sussex I State Prison
10.2020 - 05.2024
Correctional Lieutenant
Caroline Correctional
05.2002 - 10.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
John Tyler Community College
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