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David James Brace

101 Beech Street,WV

Summary

Highly motivated and mission-driven Correctional professional with extensive experience in security operations,crisis response, search, and seizure. Adept at gathering information, assessing threats, and enforcing federal and state regulations, ensuring the safety of personnel and the integrity of operations. Skilled in critical thinking, problem-solving, and situational awareness, with a proven ability to make sound decisions under pressure. Demonstrated leadership in training and mentoring new officers, collaborating with interagency partners, and managing high-risk individuals with professionalism and discretion. Strong communicator with expertise in report writing, corresponding in and outside of agency, and information-sharing, essential for investigative and operational success. Committed to justice, integrity, and service, bringing a strong foundation in adaptability, teamwork, and ethical decision-making.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Correctional Officer III

Mount Olive Correctional Complex
Mount Olive, WV
03.2024 - Current

Full-time: $26.00

Supervisor Lt. John Kummer, 304-442-7213

  • Processed and managed reports, logs, and records while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local correctional regulations.
  • Conducted routine and emergency headcounts, observed inmate behavior, and monitored visitation sessions to uphold facility security.
  • Assisted in training new correctional officers, and worked with staff to improve communication and maintain a secure environment.
  • Supported inmate mental health initiatives, assisted medical staff in distributing medications, and addressed health concerns.
  • Recorded inmate infractions, participated in briefings, and shared critical information to enhance safety and security.

Correctional Counselor II

Mount Olive Correctional Complex
Mount Olive, WV
09.2022 - 03.2024

Full-time: $20.00

Supervisor Valorie Adkins, 304-442-7213

  • Ordered office, cleaning, and hygiene supplies while inspecting cells for maintenance issues and safety hazards.
  • Maintained inmate records, reviewed court documents, prepared reports for the Parole Board, and supervised attorney visits and online court appearances.
  • Collaborated with the Institutional Probation Officer to facilitate home plans, discharge plans, and access to social security, Medicare, and other reintegration resources.
  • Ensured officers had the necessary forms and duty logs, routed inmate requests and grievances appropriately, and enforced facility rules, state laws, and federal regulations.
  • Maintained housing rosters, tracked inmate job assignments, and ensured accurate inmate counts for operational efficiency.

Correctional Officer III

Mount Olive Correctional Complex
Mount Olive, WV
05.2021 - 09.2022

Full-time: $20.00

Supervisor Lt. Daryl Simpson, 304-442-7213

  • Processed and managed reports, logs, and records while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local correctional regulations.
  • Conducted routine and emergency headcounts, observed inmate behavior, and monitored visitation sessions to uphold facility security.
  • Assisted in training new correctional officers, and worked with staff to improve communication and maintain a secure environment.
  • Supported inmate mental health initiatives, assisted medical staff in distributing medications, and addressed health concerns.
  • Recorded inmate infractions, participated in briefings, and shared critical information to enhance safety and security.

Correctional Officer III

South Central Regional Jail
Charleston, WV
08.2013 - 08.2020

Full-time: $20.00

Supervisor Lt. Aaron Payne, 304-558-1336

  • Worked various security positions, including pod rover, tower officer, and central control officer, conducting inmate counts, perimeter checks, and contraband searches.
  • Escorted nurses during medical rounds, ensured medication security, and safely transported high-risk and suicide-watch inmates for activities.
  • Maintained duty logs, suicide watch records, and pass-down books to relay vital inmate and security information between shifts.
  • Trained new correctional officers on procedures and safety protocols while supervising inmates, and enforcing facility rules, state laws, and federal regulations.
  • Collaborated with officers to maintain facility security, and responded to incidents such as fights, assaults, and medical emergencies.

Warehouse Worker

Kelly's Services
Charleston, WV
03.2013 - 05.2013

Full-time: $7.65

Supervisor Jacqui Wood, 304-345-4840

  • Painting
  • Cleaned Bathrooms
  • Picked up trash
  • Helped out as needed.

Cashier

CVS Pharmacy
Charleston, WV
01.2012 - 07.2012

Part-time: $9.00

Supervisor Deana Argabright, 304-343-9497

  • Processed cash and credit card payments for customers and filled Prescriptions in pharmacy
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase tobacco and alcohol products.
  • Assisted in loss prevention by checking customers receipts and items in bags matched up.
  • Assisted in resolving customer complaints
  • Provided great customer experience by promoting loyalty programs to help increase sales.
  • Stocked shelves with retail and pharmacy products. Cleaned counters, sweep and mop floors.

Flow Team Member

Target
Charleston, WV
11.2011 - 01.2012

Full-Time: $9.25

Supervisor Tom B., 304-746-5445

  • In this position, I worked through the Christmas season as a seasonal worker.
  • During my shift, I would work as part of a team to unload merchandise to be put out on the shelves.
  • Work throughout the night putting merchandise in its appropriate location.
  • Participated in meetings with management regarding changes or updates to the flow process.
  • Communicated effectively with teammates throughout each shift in order to maintain a cohesive work environment.
  • Assisted guests by answering questions and solving issues.

Air Refueler

Executive Air
Charleston, WV
09.2011 - 10.2011

Full-Time: $8.00

Supervisor Amy Graley, 304-744-5218

  • Daily, I refueled civilian and military aircraft.
  • Marshaled aircraft for landing and take-off.
  • Followed established safety procedures and FAA guidelines for driving on a runway.
  • Provided customer service by responding to inquiries from pilots about fueling services or related issues.

Telecommunicator

Metro Emergency Operations Center
Charleston, WV
07.2011 - 09.2011

Full-Time: $10.46

Supervisor Laura Wilson, 304-746-7911

  • In this position, I was in training to learn how to dispatch calls for emergency services.
  • I observed experienced dispatchers in the communication center and how calls are dispatched.
  • I learned first aid and CPR.
  • I rode along with the police, fire, and ambulance crews as part of our learning process.
  • We practiced on computers and simulated dispatching emergency calls, going through emergency procedures for different types of emergencies that we could potentially encounter.

Cashier

Fruth Pharmacy
Nitro, WV
05.2008 - 06.2011

Full-Time: $7.65

Supervisor Bob Vogel, 304-755-0128

  • Operated a cash register, processing cash and credit card payments. Trained new employees on the register. Checked customers' receipts to aid in loss prevention.
  • Assisted customers with complaints, and helped the manager with refunds.
  • Promoted the loyalty program and products that were on sale to help increase sales profits.
  • Frequently stocked shelves with retail and pharmacy products. Assisted in the unloading of delivery trucks. delivery trucks
  • Maintained the appearance of the checkout area and store by sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning shelves, picking up trash, sweeping sidewalks, and taking out the garbage.
  • Provided pharmacy and product delivery to customers in the local area.

Bus Person

Diehl's Resturaunt
Nitro, WV
02.2008 - 05.2008

Part-time: $6.55

Supervisor Keith Diehl, 304-755-9353

  • Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
  • Assisted with customer complaints.
  • Cleared the tables and took the dishes and silverware back to the dishwasher.
  • Assisted waitstaff with carrying food to tables.
  • Periodically checked the bathrooms for cleanliness, and took out the trash. Frequently swept and mopped dining room to maintain cleanliness.

Probationary Police Officer

Dunbar Police Department
Dunbar, WV
01.2008 - 02.2008

Full-time: $11.00

Supervisor Chief Earl Whittington, Retired, 304-766-0204.

  • After being sworn in as a probationary officer, I was sent directly to the West Virginia State Police Academy for training.
  • Left after five weeks due to the failure of a second exam.

Loader/Warehouse Shipper

NAPA Distribution Center
Nitro, WV
12.2006 - 01.2008

Full-time: $9.35

Supervisor Alan Taylor, 304-755-9121

  • Loaded trucks with freight for transportation to stores.
  • I worked on an assembly line, processed parts, and placed them into shipping totes to be shipped to stores.
  • Stock the shelves.
  • Stacked boxes, containers, and other items on crates, and wrapped them in cling film.
  • Participated in meetings with other employees and management.

Bus Person

Diehl's Resturaunt
Nitro, WV
08.2003 - 12.2006

Part-time: $5.50

Supervisor Keith Diehl, 304-755-9353

  • Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
  • Assisted with customer complaints
  • Cleared the tables and took the dishes and silverware back to the dishwasher.
  • Assisted waitstaff with carrying food to tables.
  • Periodically, checked bathrooms for cleanliness.
  • I took out the trash.
  • Maintained the appearance of the dining room by sweeping and mopping.

Prep Cook

Tudors Biscuit World
Nitro, WV
03.2001 - 08.2003

Part-time: $5.40

Supervisor Ken Varney, 304-755-2001

  • Prepared various food items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Clear tables and take dishes to the dishwasher to be cleaned.
  • Run a cash register for the front and drive-thru. Take food orders to dining room customers.
  • Unload trucks, put away stock, and verify items that were delivered.
  • Maintain the appearance of the dining room by sweeping, mopping the floors, and taking out the garbage.
  • Assist customers with complaints.

Prep Cook

McDonald's Restaurant
Nitro, WV
06.2000 - 03.2001

Part-time: $5.40

Supervisor Connie Thompson, 304-755-2011

  • Prepared various food items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Operate the grill, making items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Sweep and mop the floors in the kitchen, dining area, and around the counter.
  • Pick up trash and sweep the parking lot
  • unload delivery trucks and put away stock.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Health Care Management

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
06-2017

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

West Virginia State University
Institute, WV
12-2006

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

West Virginia State Comm. And Technical College
Institute, WV
08-2006

Electronics And Computer Technology

Putnam Career And Technical Center
Eleanor, WV
06-2001

High School Diploma -

Poca High School
Poca, WV
06-2000

Skills

  • Investigative and Intelligence gathering
  • Crisis Management
  • Situational Awareness and Threat Assessment
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Interagency Collaboration
  • Report Writing and Documentation
  • Leadership and training
  • Ethical Decision Making and Integrity

Certification

Graduated from the West Virginia Regional Jail Academy

115 Basic Correctional Officer Training Class, 11 August - 19 September 2014 Glenville State College, Glenville West Virginia

Certificate of Commendation 2023 for Outstanding Dedication to Duty and Exceptional Work Ethic

Certificate of Commendation 2022 for Outstanding Dedication to Duty and Exceptional Work Ethic

Certificate of Commendation for Public Service during the Winter Storm of 2016

Military

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class, United States Naval Reserves

September 2023-September 2029

111 Army Navy Drive Red House WV, 25168

Selected Reserve, part-time

Veterans Preference 5

Supervisor, Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Valery Grady  304-573-5110

  • In this position I provide medical support for 35 Selected Reservists and 9 full-time Sailors.
  • Currently cross assigned to NMRTC Great Lakes in Chicago, Illinois
  • Graduate of the Intermediate Leader Development Course at NRC Columbus Ohio 18 August 2024.
  • Assisted with medical in-processing, suitability screening, and ensured the saftety of 684 midshipman for Naval Service Training Command at Great Lakes.
  • Provided Pharmacy Support, conducted daily welfare checks on midshipmen, and provided medical coverage during Physical training sessions.
  • Assisted providers with medical encounters

Prior Military Service

Staff Sargeant,Health Services Management Technician, West Virginia Air National Guard

November 2011-June 2022

1679 Coonskin Drive Charleston WV, 25311

Traditional Guardsman, Part-time

Veterans Preference 5

Supervisor Technical Sargeant Taylor Engel 304-341-6135

  • Provided Commander support staff and administrative support to the CERF-P team and the Medical Group.
  • Managed and tracked evaluations, fitness program, Awards and decorations, retirements and re-enlistments, Defense travel and Orders Processing.
  • Monitors CERF-P activities and logistics for health services programs
  • Conducted adminstrative support for COVID testing and tracked COVID patients during the COVID response
  • Participated in the 2021 State of the Union providing medical support for local and federal agencies in the Washington D.C. Capitol.
  • Earned an Air Force Achievment Medal in April 2020

Timeline

Correctional Officer III

Mount Olive Correctional Complex
03.2024 - Current

Correctional Counselor II

Mount Olive Correctional Complex
09.2022 - 03.2024

Correctional Officer III

Mount Olive Correctional Complex
05.2021 - 09.2022

Correctional Officer III

South Central Regional Jail
08.2013 - 08.2020

Warehouse Worker

Kelly's Services
03.2013 - 05.2013

Cashier

CVS Pharmacy
01.2012 - 07.2012

Flow Team Member

Target
11.2011 - 01.2012

Air Refueler

Executive Air
09.2011 - 10.2011

Telecommunicator

Metro Emergency Operations Center
07.2011 - 09.2011

Cashier

Fruth Pharmacy
05.2008 - 06.2011

Bus Person

Diehl's Resturaunt
02.2008 - 05.2008

Probationary Police Officer

Dunbar Police Department
01.2008 - 02.2008

Loader/Warehouse Shipper

NAPA Distribution Center
12.2006 - 01.2008

Bus Person

Diehl's Resturaunt
08.2003 - 12.2006

Prep Cook

Tudors Biscuit World
03.2001 - 08.2003

Prep Cook

McDonald's Restaurant
06.2000 - 03.2001

Associate of Applied Science - Health Care Management

Community College of The Air Force

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

West Virginia State University

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

West Virginia State Comm. And Technical College

Electronics And Computer Technology

Putnam Career And Technical Center

High School Diploma -

Poca High School
David James Brace