JAMES DRINKARD
McLouth,KS
Summary
Seasoned Inmate Counselor with a robust history at the Federal Bureau Of Prisons, showcasing exceptional crisis response and superior communication skills. Elevated safety and compliance, leading S.O.R.T. operations and mastering use of force, achieving significant contraband and drug interdictions. Proven leader in staff training and inmate rehabilitation, adept in case management and suicide prevention.
Compassionate professional with a background in counseling fields, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in active listening, crisis intervention, and behavioral analysis. Excel at empathy, communication, and problem-solving to foster positive outcomes in challenging situations. Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Inmate Counselor
Federal Bureau Of Prisons / Department of Justice
Leavenworth, KS
12.1999 - 12.2024
- I started out as a corrections officer. Supervise the activities of inmates, and ensure they follow established policies and procedures. Search inmates and their living quarters for contraband items. I found over 300 homemade weapons, and I had over 600 drug busts.
- I was on the Special Operations Team (S.O.R.T.), from 2000 to 2012. Here, I was a sniper, repel master, lead firearms instructor, and ended my time on the team as the SORT leader as a lieutenant.
- I was a firearms instructor from 2004 to 2024, when I finally retired.
- Promoted to lieutenant in January 2010. I supervised around 200 staff members and 1,200 inmates daily. I did daily staff assignments and hired overtime. I trained staff to respond to emergencies, riots, confrontations, and physical altercations, and the need for the use of force or restraints. I conducted audits and corrective actions on areas that needed improvement. Knowing the location of inmates at all times, and escorting inmates to various locations, such as courtrooms or medical facilities. Respond to emergencies, including fights, and escape attempts.
- In August 2012, I became an inmate counselor. I dealt with courts, judges, and lawyers on a weekly basis. I set up contracts for inmates to pay their court fines, fees, and victims while in prison. If an inmate fails to make payments, I would put them in refuse status, only allowing them to spend $25 a month on commissary until they make the payments. Did NCIC checks on all inmate visitors prior to allowing them to enter our facility? In charge of paying, hiring inmate orderlies. Disciplinary sanctions on inmates who didn't follow rules and regulations include taking their commissary, phones, email, and visits for 7 days up to 120 days. Complete administrative tasks, such as writing reports and updating inmate files. I was in charge of the inmates who were veterans; here, I got them all the contacts and made sure they had the tools when released from custody.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eagle Valley
Gypsum, CO05-1993
Skills
- Special Operations Response Team (SORT) member for 12 years
- SORT Leader as a lieutenant
- Sniper School, Camp Blanding, FL, MOT Class 404
- Repel Master
- Lead Firearms Instructor for 20 years
- Very knowledgeable in the use of force including deadly force if needed
- Needs assessment
- Superior communication skills
- Interventions
- Office administration
- Intake assessments
- Database management
- Outreach programming specialist
- Public speaking
- Suicide precautions expertise
- Case management and documentation
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis response
- Criminal law
Marine Corp 0311 Infantry Veteran 1993 - 1997
- Went to boot camp in San Diego, CA and School of Infantry in Camp Pendleton, CA.
- Stationed at 29 Palms, CA my entire time.
- Was with 3rd Battalion 7th Marines, Lima Company, 2nd Platoon.
- Deployed numerous times from state side to overseas, including two, six month tours to Okinawa, Japan and deployed from the a few times from there.
- As a rifleman I was trained in the use of the M16 A2, Colt M45A1 pistol, M203 grenade launcher, M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle, AT4 LAW, M72 LAW rockets, and hand to hand combat.
- Riflemen are the primary scouts, assault troops, and close combat forces available to the Marine Air Ground Task Force.
- I was noncommissioned officer, E-5, Sergeant, assigned as fire team leaders, scout team leaders, rifle squad leaders, or rifle platoon guides.
- The mission of the Marine Corps rifle squad is to locate, close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver or to repel the enemy's assault by fire and close combat.
Atchison County, KS Sheriff Deputy
- I was Sheriff Deputy for about year and a half prior to getting a job with the Federal Burea of Prisons.
Timeline
Inmate Counselor
Federal Bureau Of Prisons / Department of Justice
12.1999 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Eagle Valley