David Barben
McVeytown,PA
Summary
Seasoned professional in correctional supervision, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in conflict resolution, staff training, and security protocols. Excel at communication, leadership, and decision-making, ensuring smooth operation of correctional facilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Correctional Supervisor
Federal department of justice
Allenwood, Pennsylvania
04.2004 - 12.2023
- Processed requests from inmates for access to legal resources or assistance with filing appeals or petitions.
- Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
- Provided counseling services to inmates on topics such as anger management, substance abuse treatment, and job training skills.
- Conducted urinalysis tests on staff and inmates to test for illicit drugs.
- Investigated incidents involving contraband or criminal activity within the facility.
- 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.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Used weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders, including government officials, attorneys, and family members, concerning matters related to incarceration.
- Maintained prisoners' treatment and case history files.
- Collaborated with outside agencies to coordinate community service projects for inmates upon release from custody.
- Monitored and evaluated employee performance, providing feedback and guidance as necessary.
- Oversaw facility operations when monitoring laundry services, meal preparation and service, prisoner escorting and video surveillance.
- Inspected conditions of locks, window bars and doors at correctional facilities to verify security and prevent escapes.
- Issued remediation to staff for non-adherence to housing unit policy and procedure.
- Logged maintenance requests to adhere to operational safety guidelines.
- Managed paraprofessional counseling and custodial activities for treatment, evaluation, and security of prisoners in housing units in correctional facilities.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for inmates traveling between facilities or attending court dates outside the institution.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Union High
Mount Union, PA05-1986
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Columbus, MSSkills
- Firearms proficiency
- Staff supervision
- Management training
- Security protocols
- Incident reporting
- Crisis management
Timeline
Senior Correctional Supervisor
Federal department of justice
04.2004 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Mount Union High
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force