James Chaffin
Okemah,OK
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience at the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, excelling in crisis management and team leadership. Proven track record in enhancing safety protocols and fostering respectful environments, while effectively managing resources and mentoring staff. Skilled in incident response and compliance management, ensuring operational excellence and ethical standards.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
CSO IV
Oklahoma Department Of Corrections
01.2006 - Current
- Supervised [Number] employees and performance of tasks and managed [Number] offenders.
- Conducted thorough investigations into allegations of misconduct or rule violations, resulting in fair disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Evaluated job performance of subordinate staff members regularly while providing constructive feedback for improvement opportunities.
- Efficiently managed resources such as time, personnel, and equipment to ensure smooth operations within the correctional facility.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Facilitated positive relationships between staff members and inmates by encouraging respectful interactions at all times.
- Contributed to creating a safer environment for both staff and inmates by maintaining vigilance, reporting concerns, and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by staying up-to-date on changes in laws and guidelines related to corrections work.
- Coordinated responses to critical incidents effectively ensuring minimal disruption to facility operations.
- Fostered a culture of respect among staff members through open communication channels and team-building exercises.
- Established strong working relationships with external agencies such as police departments, courts, probation officers which facilitated seamless communication during inmate transfers and other processes.
Assistant Chief of Police
Okemah Police Department
06.1996 - 01.2006
- Conducted internal investigations to maintain the highest ethical standards within the department.
- Increased department efficiency by modernizing equipment and upgrading technology systems.
- Enhanced emergency preparedness procedures, commanding oversight and maintenance of tactical plans, equipment and weapons.
- Provided support during natural disasters or other large-scale emergency situations by coordinating resources from various departments within the city administration team.
- Addressed public safety concerns through timely response to emergencies and effective management of patrol units.
- Oversaw recruitment efforts, selecting highly qualified candidates committed to service excellence in law enforcement roles.
- Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on career development and professional growth opportunities.
Education
Basic Knowledge
Weleetka High School
Weleetka, OK05-1981
Skills
- Threat intelligence
- Vulnerability assessment
- Security awareness training
- Physical security
- Access control
- Crisis management
- Compliance management
- Identity management
- Incident response
- Security operations
- Coaching and training
- Work oversight
- Critical thinking
- Patrolling
- Team leadership
- Active listening
- Firearms handling
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Detail-oriented
- Attentive and observant
Timeline
CSO IV
Oklahoma Department Of Corrections
01.2006 - Current
Assistant Chief of Police
Okemah Police Department
06.1996 - 01.2006
Basic Knowledge
Weleetka High School
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