ERIC ERICKSON

• Assisted in developing and implementing operational policies to ensure the efficient operation of the Division.
• Researched and created Itemized Purchase Requests for central office division staff.
• Maintained division inventory, capital assets, and fleet management.
• Prepares Education staff contracts and other contractual documents.
• Statewide GED, HiSET, & TABE Test Proctor
• Interim Point of Contact for MVD Kiosks
• Crisis Negotiations Team at Penitentiary of New Mexico (PNM)

• Ensures the safety of over 1,350 students, faculty, staff, and visitors while on the 312-acre, Albuquerque Academy campus.
• Primary responsibilities include patrolling campus buildings, walk paths, and outdoor open space, staffing the main entrance check-in, monitoring security cameras to ensure campus safety, and briefing visitors, faculty, staff, and students on school policies as needed.

• Assisted in developing and implementing operational policies to ensure the efficient operation of the Division.
• Researched and created Itemized Purchase Requests for central office division staff.
• Maintained division inventory, capital assets, and fleet management.
• Prepares memorandums of understanding, inter-governmental agreements, and other contractual documents.
• Interim Supervisor of Education at the Central New Mexico Correctional Facility
• Interim Point of Contact for MVD Kiosks
• Crisis Negotiations Team at Penitentiary of New Mexico

• Assist in developing and implementing operational policies to ensure the efficient operation of the Division.
• Maintain enrollment records within our division for college opportunities in all ten (10) correctional facilities, assisting inmates on all security levels.
• Research and create Itemized Purchase Requests for central office division staff.
• Maintains division inventory, capital assets, and fleet management.

• Assisted in developing and implementing operational policies to ensure the efficient operation of the Division.
• Researched and created Itemized Purchase Requests for central office division staff.
• Maintained division inventory, capital assets, and fleet management.
• Prepares memorandums of understanding, inter-governmental agreements, and other contractual documents.
• Interim Supervisor of Education at the Penitentiary of New Mexico

• Assisted in developing and implementing operational policies to ensure the efficient operation of the Division.
• Maintained enrollment records within our division for college opportunities in all ten (10) correctional facilities, assisting inmates on all security levels.
• Research and create Itemized Purchase Requests for central office division staff.
• Maintains division inventory, capital assets, and fleet management.
• Prepares education staff contracts, memorandums of understanding, inter-governmental agreements, and other contractual documents.

• Assist in developing and implementing operational policies to ensure the efficient operation of Recidivism Reduction Division.
• Research, develop and collaborate within our division to implement new vocational programs in all eleven (11) correctional facilities assisting inmates on all security levels.
• Coordinate with the Joni & Friends International Disability Center, Wheels for the World Division which ministers both domestically and internationally to those affected by disability.
• Provide administrative indirect oversight of thirty (30) staff facilitators who are instructing both the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People 4.0 Signature for staff and for fifty-four (54) inmate facilitators.

• Partners with the NMCD grant managers in researching and writing local, regional, statewide grants to governmental organizations and respective foundations for funding to serve the inmate’s academic, career technical programming and re-entry needs.
• Partners with the NMCD grant manager in maintaining effective working relationships with staff from county, state and federal agencies including external grant managers of funding bodies.
• Assist in developing and implementing operational policies to ensure the efficient operation of Recidivism Reduction Division.

• Partners with the NMCD grant managers in researching and writing local, regional, statewide grants to governmental organizations and respective foundations for funding to serve the inmate’s academic, career technical programming and re-entry needs.
• Partners with the NMCD grant manager in maintaining effective working relationships with staff from county, state and federal agencies including external grant managers of funding bodies.

• Partners with the NMCD grant managers in researching and writing local, regional, statewide grants to governmental organizations and respective foundations for funding to serve the inmate’s academic, career technical programming and re-entry needs.
• Partners with the NMCD grant manager in maintaining effective working relationships with staff from county, state and federal agencies including external grant managers of funding bodies.

• Partners with the NMCD grant managers in researching and writing local, regional, statewide grants to governmental organizations and respective foundations for funding to serve the inmate’s academic, career technical programming and re-entry needs. Partners with the NMCD grant manager in maintaining effective working relationships with staff from county, state and federal agencies including external grant managers of funding bodies. Partners with the NMCD grant managers in coordinating the implementation of grant awards and ensures post-award compliance. Partners with the NMCD grant manager in compiling financial and non-financial data for the preparation of internal reports, compliance reports, and grant billings.
• Partners with the NMCD grant manager in interpreting federal, state, and local government laws and regulations regarding grant contracts and administration; ongoing monitoring of grant budgets and expenditures, program goals and monthly performance to ensure target measures are met.
• Assist in developing and implementing operational policies to ensure the efficient operation of Recidivism Reduction Division.
• Research, develop and collaborate with the Adult Prisons Division and the Recidivism Reduction Division to implement new career technical educational programs in all eleven (11) correctional facilities assisting inmates on all security levels.
• Supervision of two staff: Management Analyst and Statewide Legal Access Monitor providing leadership and assuring goals towards reentry programming are met for the reduction of recidivism.
• Research, analyze, and monitor the data of all programming as it relates to evidence-based practices, promising practices, cost-benefit analysis, and reducing recidivism. Develop systems to track and present the data. Monitor and maintain the NMCD Results First Inventory.
• Other duties include assisting with strategic planning regarding reducing recidivism, under the direction of the Acting Director. Prepares and maintains contracts and assists with strategic planning of the budget by networking with various managers and staff of the New Mexico Corrections Department to evaluate and implement goals, responsibilities and policies & procedures of the Recidivism Reduction Division and other aspects of the Department's operations.

• Research, develop and collaborate with the Adult Prisons Division, Corrections Industries Division, and the Recidivism Reduction Division to form Recidivism Reduction Partnership Programs to implement new faith-based, academic, career technical, cognitive and reentry programs in all eleven (11) correctional facilities assisting inmates on all security levels.
• Provide oversight of inmate services with our education program staff, faith-based coordinator, chaplains, correctional staff, probation & parole staff, reentry program staff, classification staff, government officials, local community providers and our communities with programs to reduce recidivism.
• Supervision of two staff, Statewide Reentry Program Administrator and the Management Analyst as well as serving as Acting Director in their absence by providing direct and indirect management oversight to one hundred and seventy-eight (178) positions at our eleven (11) correctional facilities and central office.
• Assist in developing and implementing operational policies to ensure the efficient operation of Recidivism Reduction Division.
• Other duties include working with various managers and staff of the New Mexico Corrections Department to evaluate and implement goals, responsibilities and policies & procedures of the Recidivism Reduction Division and other aspects of the Department's operations.

• Supervise the hiring, recruitment, interviewing, and recommendations to the Deputy Secretary for employment, promotion, or dismissal consistent with policy.
• Supervises the Education Program Administrator, assuring educational standards and goals are being set, and policies and procedures are being followed.
• Supervises the Faith-based Coordinator, Statewide Reentry Program Administrator, Native American Program Coordinator, Operations Manager, and Executive Administrative Assistant, providing leadership and assuring goals towards reentry programming are met for the reduction of recidivism.
• Responsible for monitoring outcomes for Reentry, Cognitive, Faith-based, Academic, and Career technical initiatives, etc. Conducts statistical analysis by researching and developing evidence-based programs unique to New Mexico considering population, culture, and geographic outlay.
• Supervises the Management Analyst, providing leadership for research and development of programs and goals for strategic plan towards the mission of the Division and Department.
• Supervises the Business Manager, managing the financial responsibilities of the Division, including budget, and grants. Assuring that all financials and programs reports submitted by the Division meet the objectives of the Division and Department
• Monitors and exercises independent judgment to assure that programming meets federal and state statutes and regulations, for the most efficient, effective, and viable ways to meet the goals of the Department.
• Provide direct and indirect management oversight to one hundred and seventy-eight (178) positions at our eleven (11) correctional facilities and central office.
• This position administers resources and supervises operational activities within this division, developing goals and objectives within the prison system to be met by a diverse staff of Educators, Chaplains, and administrative staff statewide.

• Research, develop and collaborate with the Adult Prisons Division, Corrections Industries Division, and the Recidivism Reduction Division to form Recidivism Reduction Partnership Programs to implement new faith-based, academic, career technical, cognitive and reentry programs in all eleven (11) correctional facilities assisting inmates on all security levels.
• Provide oversight of inmate services with our education program staff, faith-based coordinator, chaplains, correctional staff, probation & parole staff, reentry program staff, classification staff, government officials, local community providers and our communities with programs to reduce recidivism.
• Supervision of three staff, Native American Spiritual Adviser & Program Coordinator, Tex Joey, Management Analyst, Joseph Lopez and Statewide Reentry Program Administrator, Joseph Fasanella as well as serving as Acting Director in their absence by providing direct and indirect management oversight to one hundred and seventy-eight (178) positions at our eleven (11) correctional facilities and central office.
• Assist in developing and implementing operational policies to ensure the efficient operation of Recidivism Reduction Division.
• Other duties include working with various managers and staff of the New Mexico Corrections Department to evaluate and implement goals, responsibilities and policies & procedures of the Recidivism Reduction Division and other aspects of the Department's operations.
• Additionally, Statewide Reentry Program Administrator, Joseph Fasanella and I researched and collaborated with the Minnesota Department of Corrections, Community Reentry Unit to coauthor and implement the Making the Right Turn to Reentry Program for the New Mexico Corrections Department. The Making the Right Turn to Reentry Program is a pre-release program (approximately 20 hours) for inmates at all eleven (11) correctional facilities, with participation recommended for all inmates and provided at approximately six months prior to release. The curriculum covers ten (10) different areas of study to assist our inmates transitioning as returning citizens to our communities. This program was piloted in November 2014 and implemented to all eleven (11) correctional facilities in January 2015 providing pre-release programming to over 400 inmates to date.

• Duties include responsibility for coordination of all transitional needs of our returning citizens from incarceration and the community for Region II.
• Additionally, duties also involve coordinating and being the liaising for the New Mexico Corrections Department, Probation & Parole Division with law enforcement, governmental officials, co-workers, local community providers and the public.

• Duties include completing intakes on new probationers following their sentencing and parolees following their release from incarceration.
• Duties included working with probation and parolees by observing urinalysis drug testing and breathalyzer testing.

• Supervised caseload of parolees, ensuring compliance with legal and rehabilitation requirements.
• Conducted regular risk assessments to evaluate parolee progress and identify potential issues.
• Collaborated with law enforcement and community organizations to support successful reintegration efforts.
• Developed individualized supervision plans based on parolee needs and risks.
• Managed high-risk cases with exceptional care and vigilance, minimizing potential threats to public safety.
• Enhanced public safety by effectively supervising and monitoring parolees'' activities and compliance with court-ordered conditions.
• Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to apprehend violators, leading to a significant decrease in recidivism rates.
• Conducted regular field visits to verify compliance with curfew restrictions and other court-ordered conditions.
• Utilized motivational interviewing techniques when engaging with clients, eliciting genuine commitment towards personal growth and change.
• Addressed any identified barriers to successful reentry by connecting clients with appropriate resources and support networks.
• Maintained accurate records of client interactions and progress updates, supporting data-driven decision-making processes.
• Leveraged strong communication skills to maintain rapport between parole officers, clients, and community partners throughout the supervision period.
• Assisted clients in finding employment opportunities and housing options upon release, fostering self-sufficiency and economic stability.
• Reported violations of parole conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
• Performed routine home inspections and drug tests for offenders on parole.
• Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
• Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
• Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.

• Duties included working with offenders by observing urinalysis and breathalyzer testing, as well as the "checking-in" and monitoring the schedules of the offenders.
• Conducting along with my teammates, field visits by both phone and in person, as well as employment visits both by phone and in person.
• Case management was completed at the day reporting center for the day-reporting offenders.
• Duties included conducting Pre-trial Interviews, preparing reports from those interviews for Mesa County Court Judges and assisting in the supervising of those offenders who were released from jail on Pre-trial bonds.
• Other various duties included completing Pre-trial Statistics and imputing court information into our computers to help assist other team members, as well as assisting my team members by conducting Useful Public Service intakes and properly assigning these offenders to the proper Useful Public Services sites to complete their hours.

• Duties included working with developmentally disabled sex offenders in a group home setting.
• This included transporting and assisting these offenders by taking them out in the community to their employment, counseling, and various activities.

• Monitored campus premises to ensure safety and security of students, staff, and property.
• Responded promptly to incidents, providing first aid and coordinating with emergency services as needed.
• Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify potential safety hazards and implement preventative measures.
• Developed and enforced security protocols, enhancing overall campus safety for all stakeholders.
• Trained new security personnel on procedures, protocols, and emergency response techniques to maintain operational efficiency.
• Implemented surveillance system upgrades, improving monitoring capabilities and incident response times across the campus.
• Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
• Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
• Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
• Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
• Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
• Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
• Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
• Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
• Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
• Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
• Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
• Responded effectively to emergencies or disturbances, prioritizing the safety of personnel while minimizing property damage or loss.
• Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
• Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
• Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
• Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
• Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
• Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
• Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
• Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
• Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
• Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.

• Responds to unusual or emergency situations using the appropriate escalation of force level up to and including armed response by following established protocol.
• Makes periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment.
• Observe and report activities and incidents as well as providing for the security and safety of property and personnel.
• Preserve order and may act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
• Control access to client sites or facility through the admittance process.
• Patrol assigned site on foot or in vehicle; check for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked entrances and exits, mechanical problems, and unauthorized people.
• Prepare logs and reports as required.