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David Pearson

Casper

Summary

Skilled in security and operations management, I spearheaded significant safety compliance and staff development initiatives at The Casper Re-Entry Center. Leveraging skills in project management and team leadership, I enhanced facility safety and efficiency, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. My proactive approach to emergency preparedness and continuous improvement has consistently elevated organizational performance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Facility Director, Security

The Geo Group
08.2023 - Current

Provide direct supervision to security supervisory staff. Ensure overall security operations are conducted in accordance with established policies and procedures. Coordinate facility training program in conjunction with federal, state, local, and corporate requirements/guidelines. Oversee inmate disciplinary process to ensure compliance with policy, procedure, and minimum standards Investigate alleged staff misconduct and PREA complaints and compile accurate written reports for clients and the Facility Director. Schedule and oversee all inmate transports and transfers. Act as Facility Director in his/her absence. Hired, trained, supervised and evaluated staff responsible for the upkeep of facilities. Developed emergency response plans to ensure personnel safety during unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters or medical emergencies. Identified potential safety hazards within the facility and developed plans to address them promptly.

Training Coordinator and PREA Compliance Manager

The Geo Group
09.2020 - 08.2023

Provide direct supervision to security supervisory staff. Ensure overall security operations are conducted in accordance with established policies and procedures. Coordinate facility training program in conjunction with federal, state, local, and corporate requirements/guidelines. Oversee inmate disciplinary process to ensure compliance with policy, procedure, and minimum standards. Investigate alleged staff misconduct and PREA complaints and compile accurate written reports for clients and the Facility Director. Schedule and oversee all inmate transports and transfers. Act as Facility Director in his/her absence. Hired, trained, supervised and evaluated staff responsible for the upkeep of facilities. Developed emergency response plans to ensure personnel safety during unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters or medical emergencies. Identified potential safety hazards within the facility and developed plans to address them promptly. Review training curriculum to ensure required standards are met, ensure all facility staff receive at least minimum required initial and annual training. Conduct initial staff training and annual training as necessary. Ensure all training is appropriately documented for each staff member. Conduct assigned investigations as necessary.

Operations Manager

Casper Re-Entry Center
12.2014 - 09.2020

Observe and interact with residents, enforce rules of both Wyoming Department of Corrections and CRC-TC Manage two secured units • Schedule Resident Managers • Participate in On-call rotation Ensure all regulations and guidelines are being followed. Communicate with all shifts to ensure A.C.A And W.D.O.C Guidelines are being followed Train new staff Hire for empty positions.

Resident Manager

Casper Re-Entry Center
02.2013 - 12.2014

Conduct facility rounds. Complete facility resident head counts Monitor resident behavior and gain compliance with facility standards. Complete incident reports and daily check lists as necessary. Tour facility daily and inspect for fire safety, physical plant maintenance, or general safety concerns.

Asset Protection Associate

Acadamey
09.2012 - 01.2013

Maintain inventory counts, monitor and log all EAS system activations. Report all observed suspicious behavior from customers and employees. Monitor all store to store transfers.

Security Officer

Securitas
07.2011 - 04.2012

Ensured security and safety procedures of client were followed at all times. Exterior and interior site patrols, monitoring CCTV, dealing with internal/external security situations and safety hazards.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Three Rivers College
Poplar Bluff, Mo
05.2009

Skills

  • Safety Compliance
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Project Management
  • Work Order Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Vendor Management
  • Customer Service
  • Security Management
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Operations Management
  • Staff Development
  • Inventory Control
  • Regulatory Compliance

Certification

  • O.C. Certified instructor
  • Graduated Wyoming Department of Corrections Correctional Professional Academy
  • Certified in First aid and CPR, as well as A.E.D.

Timeline

Assistant Facility Director, Security

The Geo Group
08.2023 - Current

Training Coordinator and PREA Compliance Manager

The Geo Group
09.2020 - 08.2023

Operations Manager

Casper Re-Entry Center
12.2014 - 09.2020

Resident Manager

Casper Re-Entry Center
02.2013 - 12.2014

Asset Protection Associate

Acadamey
09.2012 - 01.2013

Security Officer

Securitas
07.2011 - 04.2012

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Three Rivers College