Donald Shults
Apple Valley,CA
Summary
Forward-thinking Senior Officer Specialist adept at supervising and managing convicted adults in the Federal Government's custody. Submit reports and communicate through memorandums on violations of policy and or violations of Federal Criminal Laws. Imparts clear communication to maintain institutional security and staff safety.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Officer Specialist
Bureau of Prisons
12.2004 - Current
- My present duties include the supervision of Low to Maximum Security Inmates incarcerated within the Penitentiary (USP), FCIs and a women’s FPC
- I supervise and work in close proximity to a wide variety of ethnically and culturally diverse convicted adults and staff in a correctional setting
- I supervise inmates which include high profile, political, organized criminal organization(s) and gang members from around the world
- I observe inmate’s demeanor, attitudes and actions to anticipate tension or problems between inmates or groups of inmates
- I am always alert and listen to inmate’s issues and deal with them objectively, understanding while acknowledging a diverse population of various cultural backgrounds, race, religions and education levels, all of this to properly determine if any actions are necessary regarding personal and institutional security
- I have responded to countless emergencies to include institutional disturbances, staff assaults, inmate assaults to include inmate homicides
- When emergencies occur and on my arrival, I take charge of the area and assess the situation to determine through my experience and training what actions are necessary to preserve life, diffuse, control or assist in restoring normal operations and then advising my supervisors or to act as a scene commander and direct responding staff on necessary functions
- I am also able to qualify for basic prisoner transportation and perform Medical Trips and Medical Flights for inmates and staff ensuring their health and that agency policies are adhered to, upholding the preservation of life, security and public safety as a main priority
- I safeguard the security of the institution by conducting thorough searches for contraband; intelligence gathering, and I conduct rounds in the respective inmate area(s) to ensure that the rules and regulations of the institution are adhered to, paying especially close attention for escape paraphernalia, weapons, drugs and alcohol
- I use positive reinforcement to critique inmate workers assigned to my details, to help motivate their spirits and gain trust to improve productivity and attitude for rehabilitation
- Specifically, I have mentored an inmate seeking his college degree in Labor Management Relationships and followed up on his progress and encouraging him and all inmates that express their attempts at furthering their education thus having a better opportunity when they release
- I identify and evaluate inmates with suspected mental health concerns and communicate those concerns to the proper medical provider and supervisor
- I assign inmates work projects according to skill level and encourage less skilled inmates to watch, learn and participate to increase their knowledge and understanding of more complex skills
- Working in a correctional environment I am exposed to hostile and potentially dangerous, sometimes deadly situations
- Due to this environment my correctional responsibilities precede all other duties and functions and are performed on a regular basis
- I perform personal searches to include pat-down or visual searches and participate in calculated use of force teams, inmate cell extractions or forced cell moves within policy
- I search cells and common areas to collect intelligence, deter unruly behavior and security problems
- I have assisted in and participated in mass institutional searches during lockdowns and have found numerous weapons, drugs and other contraband
- I have worked all critical posts in the Custody Department, from Control Room Officer, Special Housing Officer in Charge., Visiting O.I.C., Front Lobby Officer that interacts with outside Agencies to include FBI, State Department, Foreign Dignitaries, DOJ OIG, inmate advocate groups and the general public, reviewing and preparing the proper documentation while always maintaining my professionalism.
Night Supervisor
Lodgemakers of California
02.2004 - 12.2004
- Lodgemakers, was a 144-bed group home for at risk young men that were in the Juvenile Justice System
- The facility was not secure and had living quarters, school area and medical on site
- As the night supervisor (morning watch) I was responsible for supervision and accountability of 25 subordinate employees and up to 144 at-risk young men
- Frequently these at-risk young men would have emotional episodes requiring redirection until medical professionals arrived often resulting in use of force situations to prevent self-harm or harm to others
- As juveniles this was a very sensitive issue with extensive documentation and reporting requirements
- Juveniles would often run away and we were required to pursue them and only use verbal communication to redirect their self-destructive behavior.
98J Operational Electronic Intelligence Analyst (ELINT)
U.S. Army
05.1999 - 05.2003
- I was trained to Deploy, install, and operates ELINT collection systems
- I learned to search for selected categories or classes of electro-optic or foreign instrumentation signals
- I operated communications equipment for signal intelligence (SIGINT) reporting and coordination
- I Used technical references and equipment to record and analyze intercepted signals and specialized database and technical references to identify intercepted signals
- I created reports on electronic order of battle information and maintained a technical database
- On frequent occasions with staff shortages and even though I was a junior enlisted soldier, I supervised electronic intelligence collection teams as they searched for general categories or classes of electronic intelligence or electro-optic signals and operated all intercept, recording, and analysis equipment in a fixed or tactical operation
- I was fluent in database and technical references to identify intercepted signals
- I recommended employment of units and establishes operations sites
- I routinely assisted in fusion product reporting and suggested targeting sites up my chain of command to be passed to other intelligence sections.
Education
Administration of Justice
Victor Valley College
Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Search and Seizure
- Evidence Storage
- Report Writing
- Verbal Communication
Additional Information
- US Army Certificate of Appreciation from Lieutenant General Laport 02-07-2001
- US Army Certificate of Appreciation from Colonel Rotkoff 06-06-2001
- US Army Certificate of Appreciation from Lieutenant General Bell 02-13-2002
- Federal Bureau of Prisons, Correctional Officer of the Month from Warden Holencik 09-01-2005
- Federal Bureau of Prisons, 5 Year Anniversary Award from Warden Holencik 12-01-2009
- Federal bureau of Prisons, Special Act Award from Warden Ives 05-08-2014
- Federal Bureau of Prisons, 10 Year Anniversary Award
- Federal Bureau of Prisons, 15 Years of Government Service Recognition.
- Federal Bureau of Prisons, Quality Step Increase
- Federal Bureau of Prisons, Time Off Award X2 (8hrs & 40hrs)
- OFFICER OF THE YEAR 2019
- The Art of Leadership, Leadership Training at FCC Victorville by David Rohlander
Affiliations
- Victor Valley Moose Lodge – Prelate / Volunteer 2013/2014
- Hesperia Police Action League - Volunteer for misguided children in structured physical training 2015-2017
- Victorville DeMolay – Volunteer to mentor young men
- Barstow Boron Masonic Lodge – Treasurer Volunteer donating to the community
- Warrior Affiliate League – Head Judge Volunteer as a Certified CrossFit Judge
- Spartan – Volunteer as a Course Referee and various other positions
Languages
American Sign Language
Veterans Preference
10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)
Highest Grade
8 Step 10
Job Related Training
- Army Course 750-BT Basic Combat Training, Fort Leonard Wood MO, 08-05-1999, United States Army Basic Training is the physical and mental training required in order for an individual to become a soldier in the United States Army. Basic Training is designed to be highly intense and challenging. The challenge comes as much from the difficulty of physical training as it does from the required quick psychological adjustment to an unfamiliar way of life. Basic Combat Training consists of the first ten weeks of the total Basic Training period. This is where individuals learn about the fundamentals of being a soldier, from combat techniques to the proper way to address a superior. BCT is also where individuals undergo rigorous physical training to prepare their bodies and their minds for the eventual physical and mental strain of combat. One of the most difficult and essential lessons learned in BCT is self-discipline, as it introduces prospective soldiers to a strict daily schedule that entails many duties and high expectations for which most civilians are not immediately ready.
- Army Course 233-98J10 Operational Electronic Intelligence Interceptor / Analyst, 01/21/2000, I was trained to Deploy, install, and operates ELINT collection systems. I learned to search for selected categories or classes of electro-optic or foreign instrumentation signals. I operated communications equipment for SIGINT reporting and coordination. I Used technical references and equipment to record and analyze intercepted signals and specialized database and technical references to identify intercepted signals. I created reports on electronic order of battle information and maintained a technical database. On frequent occasions I supervised electronic intelligence collection teams as they searched for general categories or classes of electronic intelligence or electro-optic signals and operated all intercept, recording, and analysis equipment in a fixed or tactical operation. I was fluent in database and technical references to identify intercepted signals. I recommended employment of units and establishes operations sites. I routinely assisted in fusion product reporting.
- California Peace Officer Standards and Training - P.C. 832 Laws of Arrest and Firearms Certification, 4820 8010 03 004, September 20 2003, California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) - Level III (260 Hours) Certified which includes the following training; Learning Domain (LD): Becoming an Exemplary Peace Officer, Leadership, Professionalism, & Ethics, Criminal Justice System, Policing in the Community, Introduction to Criminal Law, Laws of Arrest, Search and Seizure, Presentation of Evidence, Investigative Report Writing, Vehicle Operations, Use of Force, Traffic Enforcement, Crime Scenes, Evidence and Forensics, Custody, Arrest Methods/Defensive Tactics, First Aid and CPR, Firearms/Chemical Agents, Information Systems, Crimes Against the Justice System, Cultural Diversity/Discrimination
- California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) - Level II, 2330-00140-03002, California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) - Level II (280 Hours) Certified which includes the following training; Learning Domain: Becoming an Exemplary Peace Officer, Policing in the Community, Property Crimes, Crimes Against Persons, General Criminal Statutes, Laws of Arrest, Search and Seizure, Presentation of Evidence, Investigative Report Writing, Use of Force, Patrol Techniques, Vehicle Pullovers, Crimes in Progress, Crime Scenes - Evidence and Forensics, Arrest Methods/Defensive Tactics, Firearms/Chemical Agents, Crimes Against the Justice System, Cultural Diversity/Discrimination
- Department of the ARMY Certificate of Training, Information Assurance Security Officer Certification Course
- Department of the ARMY Certificate of Training, 03-21-2001, Non-Commissioned Officer (LEAD) Program, Records Management & Advanced Electronic Spreadsheets
- Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service LMR Training, 12-13-2012
- An Officer Down training, 6-15-2013
Evening Phone
760.881.5202
Personal Email
donshults@msn.com
Country Of Citizenship
United States
References
Linda T. McGrew, Bureau of Prisons, Assistant Director (retired), 760-792-3062, bianchi928flyer@yahoo.com Andy Matevousian, Bureau of Prisons, Warden, 925-833-7510, amatevousian@bop.gov Frank Melendez, Bureau of Prison, Correctional Counselor, 760-953-5493, FMelendez@bop.gov Vicky Ortiz, Knight Guard Alarm Services, Secretary, 760-881-5202, vickyortiz33@gmail.com Prateek Bhatnagar, Self Employed, 678-770-7146, prateekkumarbhatnagar@gmail.com Jennifer Merkle, Bureau of Prison, Senior Attorney, 760-530-5440, jmmerkle@bop.gov
Certification
- POST Level III, Victor Valley College
- POST Level II, Barstow Station SBSD
Timeline
Senior Officer Specialist
Bureau of Prisons
12.2004 - Current
Night Supervisor
Lodgemakers of California
02.2004 - 12.2004
98J Operational Electronic Intelligence Analyst (ELINT)
U.S. Army
05.1999 - 05.2003
Administration of Justice
Victor Valley College
Business Administration
University of Phoenix