Carri Rodriguez
Brownfield,TX
Summary
Accomplished correctional professional with more than 14 years of progressive leadership experience within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and county detention operations. Extensive background in PREA compliance, Safe Prisons operations, offender advocacy, investigations, institutional security, staff development, crisis management, and correctional administration. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee large-scale operations, coordinate investigations, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain professional standards in high-pressure environments. Recognized for ethical leadership, operational accountability, and strong communication skills with offenders, staff, executive leadership, and outside agencies.
Professional leader in correctional management with substantial experience in maintaining safety and security within correctional facilities. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliable performance and adaptability to changing needs. Highly skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and staff supervision. Known for integrity, effective communication, and strategic planning to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain of Correctional Officers
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Dalhart, Texas
01.2026 - Current
- Supervise correctional operations and oversee approximately 50 staff members within a secure correctional environment
- Coordinate emergency response operations, incident command activities, and institutional security procedures
- Ensure compliance with PREA standards, TDCJ policies, offender safety procedures, and operational regulations
- Manage personnel scheduling, staff accountability, operational documentation, and investigative reporting
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development for correctional staff
- Maintain effective communication with executive leadership, unit administration, and security personnel
Lieutenant of Correctional Officers
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Lamesa, Texas
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Directed shift operations and supervised approximately 65 correctional employees
- Coordinated emergency response procedures and operational security functions
- Conducted disciplinary reviews, investigations, and incident documentation
- Assisted with PREA compliance oversight, staffing coordination, and operational accountability
- Trained and mentored correctional staff while promoting professional standards and teamwork
Sergeant of Safe Prisons
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Lamesa, Texas
11.2022 - 08.2025
- Coordinated PREA allegation intake, investigative documentation, evidence preservation, and case tracking
- Conducted confidential offender and staff interviews involving sensitive PREA-related concerns
- Monitored offender housing assignments, vulnerability assessments, and offender safety procedures
- Collaborated with medical, mental health, and security departments regarding offender protection and institutional safety
- Trained staff on PREA standards, reporting requirements, and offender protection procedures
- Supervised correctional personnel and maintained confidentiality, professionalism, and policy compliance
- Managed operational response to crisis situations, offender conflicts, and emergency incidents
Correctional Officer V
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Lubbock, Texas
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Maintained offender supervision and institutional security operations within a specialized correctional setting
- Responded to emergencies, behavioral incidents, and security concerns
- Completed incident documentation, operational reporting, and offender monitoring responsibilities
- Assisted supervisory staff with operational coordination and offender management procedures
Sergeant of Correctional Officers
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Lubbock, Texas
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Supervised approximately 90 correctional employees within a mental health correctional environment
- Coordinated offender supervision, security operations, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention efforts
- Worked closely with medical and mental health professionals regarding offender care and institutional safety
- Oversaw incident reporting, policy enforcement, and operational accountability
- Trained and mentored staff on correctional procedures, offender supervision, and emergency response protocols
Lieutenant of Correctional Officers
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Lamesa, Texas
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed daily shift operations, institutional security, and emergency response coordination
- Supervised approximately 75 correctional employees in a high-security environment
- Conducted investigations, disciplinary procedures, and incident command operations
- Coordinated with medical, mental health, and security departments to maintain safe operations
- Ensured compliance with TDCJ operational standards and correctional procedures
Correctional Officer III
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Lamesa, Texas
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Maintained offender supervision and institutional security procedures
- Conducted searches, documentation, and emergency response activities
- Assisted with operational coordination and offender management responsibilities
Jailer
Lubbock County Sheriff's Office
Lubbock, Texas
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Supervised inmates within a county detention environment
- Conducted booking, intake, classification, and housing assignments
- Responded to emergencies, offender incidents, and behavioral concerns
- Maintained accurate records, reports, and operational documentation
- Coordinated with medical and mental health personnel regarding inmate care and safety
Sergeant of Correctional Officers
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Lamesa, Texas
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Supervised approximately 65 correctional staff during daily institutional operations
- Managed offender supervision, security procedures, and emergency response activities
- Conducted investigations, disciplinary reviews, and incident reporting
- Trained and mentored correctional officers while promoting accountability and professionalism
Correctional Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Brownfield, Texas
06.2011 - 08.2017
- Maintained offender supervision and institutional security operations
- Served as Law Library Alternate, Grievance Alternate, Risk Management Alternate, and 10.20 Officer
- Served as a Field Training Officer (FTO), training and mentoring newly assigned correctional officers
- Conducted searches, contraband detection, emergency response, and incident documentation
- Assisted offenders with grievance procedures, policy-related concerns, and institutional processes
- Maintained compliance with PREA standards, offender safety procedures, and TDCJ operational policies
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice and Leadership
Franklin University
Columbus, OH12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Franklin University
Columbus, OH12-2025
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH12-2023
Skills
- PREA compliance and investigative coordination
- Safe Prisons and offender protection operations
- Correctional administration and institutional oversight
- Executive leadership and personnel supervision
- Incident command and emergency response
- Offender grievance and risk management procedures
- Staff training, mentoring, and development
- Policy enforcement and correctional compliance
- Investigative interviewing and evidence documentation
- Mental health offender supervision and coordination
- Operational planning and security management
- Crisis intervention and conflict resolution
- Scheduling and workforce management
- Professional report writing and documentation
- Microsoft Office and digital records systems
- Strategic problem-solving and decision-making
- Interdepartmental coordination and communication
- Ethical leadership and accountability
- Inmate supervision
- Restraint techniques
- Mental health awareness
- Verbal communication
- Self-defense tactics
- Surveillance monitoring
- Public safety
- Incident reporting
- De-escalation techniques
- Personnel management
- Policy enforcement
- Crisis management
- Investigative skills
- Accountability
- Firearms proficiency
- Counseling techniques
- Security procedures
- Officer training
- Staff supervision
- Conflict management
- Emergency response
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Team leadership
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Employee development
Accomplishments
Received the Valor Award in 2016
Certification
CRISP Certified Trainer
CPR Certified
DHO Captain
Trained in Conducting a Thorough Investigation
Safe Prisons PREA Manager
Timeline
Captain of Correctional Officers
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
01.2026 - Current
Lieutenant of Correctional Officers
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
08.2025 - 01.2026
Sergeant of Safe Prisons
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
11.2022 - 08.2025
Correctional Officer V
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
07.2022 - 11.2022
Sergeant of Correctional Officers
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
06.2020 - 07.2022
Lieutenant of Correctional Officers
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
07.2019 - 06.2020
Correctional Officer III
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
06.2019 - 07.2019
Jailer
Lubbock County Sheriff's Office
09.2018 - 06.2019
Sergeant of Correctional Officers
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
08.2017 - 08.2018
Correctional Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
06.2011 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Criminal Justice and Leadership
Franklin University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Franklin University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Eastern Gateway Community College
Additional Qualifications
- Extensive PREA and Safe Prisons experience
- Experience supervising up to 120 employees
- Strong background in offender advocacy and investigative coordination
- Skilled in confidential case management and offender protection procedures
- Experienced in policy interpretation, compliance monitoring, and operational leadership
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, digital documentation systems, data entry, and office equipment operation