James Lundy
Mountain City,TN
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 30 years of experience in correctional facility operations. Recognized for effective communication and problem-solving skills, leading to improved safety and compliance standards. Ready to leverage expertise in emergency response and staff leadership to drive facility excellence.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Captain
Northeast Correctional Complex
Mountain City, Tennessee
12.1990 - 12.2022
- Supervised daily operations of correctional facility staff and inmates.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain secure environment for personnel and inmates.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure compliance with facility regulations and standards.
- Coordinated training programs for new staff to enhance operational efficiency.
- Resolved conflicts among inmates through mediation and conflict resolution techniques.
- Managed incident reports and documentation related to security breaches or disturbances.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and legal entities on investigations as needed.
- Developed schedules for staff shifts to optimize coverage and resource allocation.
- Participated in meetings with outside agencies such as parole boards or probation departments.
- Conducted periodic inspections of the facility's physical plant to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Advised on security measures needed during large events at the facility.
- Supervised personnel in all phases of their duties, including hiring, disciplinary actions and performance evaluations.
- Provided oversight to subordinate officers on the proper use of force when necessary.
- Drafted reports documenting incidents, investigations and daily operational procedures.
- Managed emergency situations involving medical emergencies, fires or disturbances among inmates.
- Assisted in the development of strategies to reduce recidivism and increase safety for staff and inmates.
- Monitored daily operations of the facility, including security, inmate movement, mail processing and other activities.
- Maintained records regarding staffing levels, supplies inventories, incident reports and budget allocations.
- Investigated complaints filed by inmates against staff members or other inmates.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between inmates or between inmates and staff members.
- Ensured that all policies were followed consistently throughout the facility.
- Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
- Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
- Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
- Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
- Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of personnel and general public.
- Safely transported inmates to and from work sites, maintaining physical headcounts at all times.
- Supervised visitation and checked visitors for proper identification and contraband.
- Oversaw assigned court trips for jailers, maintaining security of staff and public.
- Conducted urinalysis tests on staff and inmates to test for illicit drugs.
- Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to employees and filled out daily work logs.
- Notified medical staff of inmates requiring medical attention and submitted proper incident reports.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Conducted scheduled headcounts to verify presence of prisoners.
- Coordinated shakedowns to locate and remove unauthorized items.
- Settled disputes between inmates.
- Supervised and made cell assignments.
- Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
- Used weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- Recorded prisoner identification, charges and incidents of inmate disturbance, keeping daily logs of prisoner activities.
- Assigned inmates to open and appropriate housing units.
- Inspected conditions of locks, window bars and doors at correctional facilities to verify security and prevent escapes.
- Maintained order in building and on grounds of prison.
- Oversaw facility operations when monitoring laundry services, meal preparation and service, prisoner escorting and video surveillance.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
- Promoted safety, order, and functionality of facility.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TNSkills
- Safety protocols
- Conflict resolution
- Incident management
- Staff supervision
- Emergency response
- Facility inspections
- Law enforcement collaboration
- Operational efficiency
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Incident investigation
- Staff leadership
- Recruitment and hiring
- First aid and CPR
- Inmate supervision
- Security protocols
- De-escalation techniques
- Restraint techniques
- Firearms proficiency
- Inmate transportation
- Inmate transport
- Offender escort
- Inmate movement control
- Rule enforcement
- Conflict management
- Inspections
- Surveillance monitoring
- Security procedures
- Policy enforcement
- Officer training
- Body searches
- Inventory counting
- Crowd control
- Work planning
- Use of Restraints
- Inmate interviews
- Performance management
- Written communication
- Strategic planning
- Problem-solving abilities
- Search inmates
- Self-defense techniques
- Manage schedules
- Improve procedures
- Stress management
- Legal documentation
- Inmate monitoring
- Decision-making
- Tactical Response
- Riot control
- Self motivation
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Administrative procedures
- Active listening
- Team building
- Professionalism
- Facility security
- Continuous improvement
- Employee development
Timeline
Correctional Captain
Northeast Correctional Complex
12.1990 - 12.2022
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Walters State Community College