Benjamin Lomely
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
With 10 years of experience at North Kern State Prison and currently serving as a Lieutenant, I have developed a proven ability to lead diverse teams, handle complex situations, and ensure the efficient operation of correctional facilities. My deep understanding of correctional security measures, emergency response procedures, and inmate management techniques enables me to maintain a safe and secure environment while minimizing risk. Through leadership, integrity, and collaboration, I seek to positively impact both the institution and the community. I am currently seeking an investigator or security manager position by demonstrating the following key strengths and experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Lieutenant
North Kern State Prison
Delano, CA
11.2022 - Current
- Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
- Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to employees and filled out daily work logs.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of personnel and general public.
- Developed and implemented daily operational plans for assigned shifts.
- Performed searches of individuals, cells, common areas, mailrooms. for contraband and other items prohibited by policy.
- Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
Correctional Sergeant, Investigative Services Unit
North Kern State Prison
Delano, CA
05.2020 - 11.2022
- Managed complex cases pertaining to criminal activities.
- Conducted and investigated numerous felony cases.
- Executed numerous search and arrest warrants.
- Worked closely with Federal, State, and local law agencies on felony cases.
- Trained in the following tactical areas: crime scene preservation, evidence collection, interviewing tactics, interrogation tactics, DNA testing, and courtroom testimony.
- Provided training to all ISU staff.
- Authored and reviewed confidential memorandums pertaining to illicit activity and STG activities at North Kern State Prison.
Correctional Sergeant
North Kern State Prison
Delano, CA
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Managed officers to ensure all activities were completed each day.
- Maintained consistent accountability for all staff members.
- Supervise officers and ensure all staff are safe during all incidents.
- Oversaw the execution of daily assignments by officers.
- Provided on-the-job training to all staff.
- Responded to offender grievances.
- Ensured safety protocols within the institution.
- Response Supervisor for all incidents at the assigned facility.
- Collaborated with the facility lieutenant to complete daily tasks.
Correctional Officer
North Kern State Prison
Delano, CA
11.2014 - 07.2018
- Provided custody and control of incarcerated persons in a professional manner.
- Conducted frequent checks of incarcerated persons to ensure safety.
- Reported and document any use of force or observed use of force.
- Provided safety and security measures by conducting searches of incarcerated persons.
- Conducted incarcerated persons daily routine counts.
- Conducted regular cell searches to ensure all areas are free from contraband.
- Escorted and transported incarcerated persons.
Education
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA01-2013
Skills
- Criminal investigation coordination
- Team leadership
- Crime scene management
- Public safety/security
- Report writing
- Intelligence Reporting
- Investigations expert
- Investigation coordination
- Fire investigation
- Criminal investigation
Certification
- California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR) Basic Supervision for Sergeants (40 hours of completed training)
- CDCR Sergeants Academy (40 hours of completed training)
- CDCR Lieutenants Academy (40 hours of completed training)
- CDCR Correctional Sergeant Mentorship Program Coach/Mentor
- CDCR Certified Training for Trainers (T4T) Instructor (32 hours of completed training)
- CDCR Certified Master T4T Instructor (24 hours of completed training)
- Use of Force (UOF) Certified Instructor (24 Hours of completed training)
- Expandable Baton (EB) Certified Instructor (24 Hours of completed training
- Rangemaster (Firearms, Chemical Agents & Impact Munitions) - Certified Instructor (80 hours of completed training)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / First Aid - Certified Instructor (16 hours of completed training)
- Staff Suicide Awareness Certified Instructor (8 hours of completed training)
- Reality Based Alarm Response Training (RBART) Certified Instructor (48 hours of completed training)
- North Kern State Prison Alarm Response Coordinator (January 2021 through Present) - responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating all RBART at North Kern State Prison
- Narcotics Identification Kit (NIK) Polytesting System of Narcotics Identification Competency Level Course (certified to conduct NIK testing on suspected controlled substance)
- Locally Designated Investigator (LDI) Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) - (8 hours of completed training) - certified LDI investigator to conduct PREA Allegation Inquiries
- Locally Designated Investigator (LDI) Staff Complaints (8 hours of completed training) – certified LDI Investigator to conduct staff complaint inquiries
- Robert Presley Institute of Criminal Investigations (ICI) Correctional Criminal Investigations Institute (Supervisor/Administrator Crime Scene Preservation and Evidence Collection) - (80 hours of completed training)
- California Department of Justice lawful interception of wire, electronic digital pager, or electronic cellular telephone communications training - (8 hours of completed training) - certified to participate within a wiretap room during a criminal investigation
- California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Search Warrant Fundamentals Training (8 hours of completed training)
References
- Jesse Jaime; Associate Warden at North Kern State Prison – (661) 709 - 7154
- Celestino Martinez; Correctional Captain; Office of Internal Affairs – (661) 321 - 6280
Timeline
Correctional Lieutenant
North Kern State Prison
11.2022 - Current
Correctional Sergeant, Investigative Services Unit
North Kern State Prison
05.2020 - 11.2022
Correctional Sergeant
North Kern State Prison
07.2018 - 05.2020
Correctional Officer
North Kern State Prison
11.2014 - 07.2018
Bakersfield College
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