Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
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Deborah Shepherd

Fredericksburg,VA

Summary

Experienced Correctional Lieutenant with solid background in corrections and leadership talents. Understands and professionally applies regulations to manage inmate populations and maintain safety. Skilled in training and motivating staff to meet requirements.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Correctional Lieutenant

Rappahannock Regional Jail
Stafford, VA
06.2000 - Current
  • Participated in court proceedings as required by law or department policy.
  • Ensured compliance with state and federal statutes regarding treatment of inmates.
  • Facilitated communication between inmates and other members of the criminal justice system.
  • Implemented appropriate discipline measures following review of investigation results.
  • Provided leadership and supervision to subordinate staff.
  • Developed, monitored and revised operational policies and procedures.
  • Conducted investigations of inmate disturbances and incidents.
  • Coordinated unit activities with other departments within the facility.
  • Monitored security systems for compliance with established protocols.
  • Assessed staffing needs and implemented appropriate corrective actions when needed.
  • Evaluated employee performance, providing feedback as necessary.
  • Maintained accurate records for inmates in custody including incident reports, medical documents, disciplinary action forms.
  • Provided guidance to staff on proper application of correctional policies and procedures.
  • Interpreted laws, rules and regulations governing the operations of a correctional facility.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Prepared written reports summarizing investigations into allegations of misconduct or violations of policy.
  • Attended meetings with community partners to discuss collaborative approaches to criminal justice reform efforts.
  • Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
  • Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
  • Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
  • Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
  • Assigned inmates to open and appropriate housing units.
  • Assigned and monitored training needs of subordinate staff members to close knowledge and performance gaps.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Police Science

Germanna Community College
Locust Grove, VA
05-1996

Skills

  • Crisis intervention training
  • Defensive Tactics
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Weapons Handling
  • Inmate Supervision
  • Substance Abuse Knowledge
  • Crisis Management
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Employee Coaching
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Officer Training
  • Security Procedures
  • Staff Supervision
  • Rules of conduct
  • Work Planning
  • Emergency Response
  • Conflict Management

Certification

  • Correctional Officer Department of Corrections Certified 1997
  • Jail Officer Certified 1999
  • American Red Cross Cpr and First Aid instructor 2000
  • General Instructor Certified 2003
  • American Safety and Health First Aid CPR certified 2017
  • VCIN certified 2018

Accomplishments

  • Interpersonal Communications Train the Trainor 2003
  • Virginia Association of Regional Jail Conference Instructor 2005, 2006, 2007
  • Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy letter of recognition for teaching 2007
  • Valor Life Saving Metal 2008
  • Crisis Intervention Team member 2016
  • Crisis Intervention Team Trainer 2019
  • Rappahannock Area Crisis Intervention Team Stakeholder 2019
  • Valor Life Saving Medal 2023

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Correctional Lieutenant

Rappahannock Regional Jail
06.2000 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Police Science

Germanna Community College

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