Chonderia Garrison

· Oversee daily operations of a secure residential treatment facility while ensuring compliance with agency policies, licensing standards, and safety regulations.

· Supervise, coach, mentor, and evaluate multidisciplinary staff to improve accountability, productivity, and operational performance.

· Develop and implement operational procedures, safety protocols, and staff training initiatives that support regulatory compliance and organizational goals.

· Conduct routine facility inspections to ensure compliance with safety, security, and quality assurance standards.

· Coordinate admissions, discharges, transfers, incident response, grievance resolution, and daily program operations.

· Prepare operational reports, monitor program outcomes, and communicate findings to executive leadership.

· Lead staff meetings, provide ongoing coaching, and implement corrective action plans when necessary.

· Build collaborative partnerships with community agencies, schools, referral sources, and stakeholders.

· Assist with emergency response planning and serve as acting administrator during leadership absences.

· Support succession planning and professional development initiatives to strengthen staff retention and leadership growth.

· Managed inmate intake, booking, classification, and property documentation while ensuring compliance with correctional policies and legal requirements.

• Processed inmate bookings and managed intake procedures efficiently.
• Assisted in training new staff on booking protocols and systems.
• · Verified warrants, criminal histories, classifications, and inmate records using multiple criminal justice databases.

· Maintained accurate documentation and confidential records while adhering to agency procedures.

· Coordinated inmate movement with detention staff, law enforcement agencies, and court personnel.

· Assisted with inmate processing while maintaining security and operational efficiency.

· Served as Bonded Bail Commissioner and Notary Public while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

• Supervised correctional officers and direct care staff during daily operations within a secure juvenile detention facility.
• Directed facility operations while maintaining safety, security, and compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Conducted facility inspections and monitored compliance with operational and security standards.
• Responded to emergencies, behavioral crises, and critical incidents while ensuring the safety of staff and residents.
• Investigated incidents and completed detailed reports in accordance with agency requirements.
• Conducted employee coaching, performance evaluations, and ongoing staff development.
• Assigned work responsibilities and monitored employee performance to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Maintained detainee records and operational documentation with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support rehabilitation, transition planning, and successful resident outcomes.

• Maintained the safety, security, and orderly operation of a maximum/medium-security state correctional institution housing adult offenders.
• Supervised inmate movement and activities while ensuring compliance with institutional rules, policies, and security procedures.
• Conducted inmate counts, security rounds, cell searches, shakedowns, and contraband inspections.
• Responded to emergencies, inmate disturbances, medical incidents, and security breaches using approved correctional procedures.
• Prepared detailed incident reports, disciplinary reports, and daily activity logs with accuracy and professionalism.
• Escorted inmates to medical appointments, court appearances, visitation, and work assignments while maintaining custody and security.
• Enforced institutional rules and maintained accountability of inmates to ensure a safe and secure environment for staff, inmates, and visitors.
• Collaborated with supervisors and specialized teams during emergency responses, facility searches, and institutional operations.
• Participated in ongoing training related to security operations, defensive tactics, emergency preparedness, and use-of-force policies.
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and effective decision-making while working in a high-security correctional environment.

• Counseled juveniles on life skills, such as anger management, problem solving, conflict resolution.
• Directed staff and youth programs in a substance abuse/mental health setting.
• Mentored juvenile residents and enforced program policies and safety protocols.
• Assisted with hiring, training, staff evaluations, and disciplinary procedures.
• Implemented operational and emergency protocols and maintained compliance with organizational standards.