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Ernesto Delgado
Deputy Chief Candidate
San Tan Valley,AZ
Summary
With over 21 years of experience in corrections and law enforcement, including a current role as Training Administrator at the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR), a seasoned leader with a proven track record in modernizing prison operations, driving cultural change, and enhancing staff performance. Holding a Master's in Business Administration, expertise in strategic planning, policy development, and training is leveraged to implement innovative solutions that align with legal requirements and best practices. Hands-on experience in leading security operations, developing staff training programs, and improving operational efficiency positions ADCRR's prison operations for success, ensuring the safety of both employees and offenders while contributing to the agency's mission of safer communities and sustainable corrections practices.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
12
12
Certifications
Work History
Staff Development and Training Administrator
Arizona Department Of Corrections,
Phoenix, Arizona
1 2022 - Current
- Oversee the entire day-to-day training operations of the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) as the Training Administrator, ensuring that all training initiatives are aligned with department goals and modern correctional practices.
- Delivered comprehensive training on staff development, change management, operational processes, and technical controls, with a focus on modern correctional practices, to ensure strict adherence to ADCRR's security and operational training needs.
- Regularly reviewed and edited training materials to maintain accuracy and compliance, ensuring that all content reflects current best practices in correctional care, as well as evolving legal and regulatory standards.
- Created alternative training methods, diversifying instructional strategies to enhance learning outcomes and strengthen the overall success of training programs, while supporting ADCRR's organizational culture.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Supervised and mentored direct reports, ensuring accountability in upholding correctional training protocols, while fostering a positive, team-oriented work environment.
- Supported the integration of best practices in correctional care, custody control, and offender treatment across ADCRR facilities, ensuring all training programs reflect modern correctional approaches.
- Managed complex projects, balancing competing priorities, while ensuring departmental objectives and key performance indicators were met.
- Fostered relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote a collaborative approach toward achieving ADCRR's training operational and organizational objectives.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
Staff Development and Training Manager (TO III)
Arizona Department Of Corrections, R And R
Phoenix, Arizona
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Managed all exempt employee coaching, training, and performance improvement actions.
- Implemented new learning strategies depending upon employees' skill levels.
- Developed and implemented Defensive Tactics using AzPost DTI standards and lesson plans.
Lieutenant
Pinal County Sheriffs Office
Florence, Arizona
10.2007 - 11.2020
- Commander of jails tactical team called Special Emergency Response Team. (SERT)
- Worked with investigations team to surveil and capture offenders for possession and distribution of illegal narcotics and prescription drugs.
- Developed organizational system for case records, reports, logs and agendas.
- Developed policy and procedures for jails SERT team.
- Certified tactical team operators in less lethal deployments and munitions.
- Supervised over fifty civilian and sworn detention employees daily.
- Team leader for Pinal County Regional SWAT team.
- Inspected facilities and equipment such as emergency management centers and communications equipment to determine operational and functional capabilities in emergency situations.
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
- Managed communications during major technology outages, tactical operations, large scope events, multi-agency operations and network device outages.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Facilitated meetings that encouraged open dialogue between team members, fostering collaboration and idea-sharing among colleagues.
Corrections Officer
Arizona Department Of Corrections
Tucson, Arizona
04.2007 - 10.2007
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Arranged daily schedules for prisoners, including library visits, work assignments, family visits and counseling appointments.
Corrections Officer
Pima County Sheriff's Department
Tucson, Arizona
10.2002 - 10.2006
- Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
- Mitigated risks and emergency response delays by monitoring weapon inventory controls.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Certified Field Training Officer (FTO)
- Team leader for jail tactical team called Tactical Assistance Group. (TAG)
- Correctional academy instructor.
Professional Baseball Player
Miami Marlins, Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Guardi
Cleveland, Ohio
07.1993 - 08.2002
- Interacted professionally with press, fans and individuals from other teams.
- Mentored younger players in fielding and batting to improve outcomes on field.
- Volunteered to participate in various charitable events attracting members of public and with the children hospital in multiple states.
Education
Certified Public Manager (CPM) - Public Administration
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 08.2022 - Current
MBA - Business Administration
Herzing University
Madison, WI 06.2015 - 20162
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Herzing University
Madison, WI 05.2013 - 20152
Skills
Emergency Response Coordination
Professional development of staff and subordinates
Staff Management
State, County, and Local Procurement Process
Policy Development
Organization and Time Management
Staff Development and Training
Teamwork
Teamwork
Affiliations
National Tactical Officer Association (Consultant)
Arizona Tactical Officer Association
Software
Microsoft Office
TRACORP
ACIJIS
Certification
Less Lethal and Impact Munitions Instructor
Timeline
Certified Public Manager (CPM) - Public Administration
Arizona State University
08.2022 - Current
Staff Development and Training Manager (TO III)
Arizona Department Of Corrections, R And R
04.2020 - 01.2022
MBA - Business Administration
Herzing University
06.2015 - 20162
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Herzing University
05.2013 - 20152
Lieutenant
Pinal County Sheriffs Office
10.2007 - 11.2020
Corrections Officer
Arizona Department Of Corrections
04.2007 - 10.2007
Corrections Officer
Pima County Sheriff's Department
10.2002 - 10.2006
Professional Baseball Player
Miami Marlins, Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Guardi
07.1993 - 08.2002
Less Lethal and Impact Munitions Instructor
Use of Force Instructor
Correctional Tactical Team Instructor
Cell Extraction Instructor
AZ Post Defensive Tactic Instructor
Az Post General Instructor
Setting and Maintaining CERT Standards Instructor
Arizona Department of Education CTE Teacher
FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI)
SWAT School Graduate
Rifle School
PepperBall
Staff Development and Training Administrator
Arizona Department Of Corrections,
1 2022 - Current
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