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Jason Hufnagle

Angola,IN

Summary

Experienced jail administrator specializing in corrections operations, inmate oversight, and institutional leadership. Drives facility-wide process improvements focused on safety, efficiency, and strict adherence to regulatory standards. Manages cross-functional teams to maintain operational readiness and consistent procedures. Collaborates with community partners to expand rehabilitation and support services.

Overview

1
1
Certification
33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Jail Administrator

Steuben County Sheriff's Office
Angola, IN
09.2002 - Current

Steuben County Sheriff's Office, Angola, Indiana.

  • Jail Administrator, September 2002 – Present.
  • Help direct daily operations for 178-bed county correctional facility to support safe, secure, efficient service.
  • Assist with supervision of about 30 correctional officers through scheduling, training, performance reviews, and daily guidance.
  • Oversee inmate supervision, classification, housing assignments, security, discipline, and routine facility operations.
  • Follow Indiana regulations, jail standards, and internal policies to support accountability and facility safety.
  • Draft, review, and update jail policies and procedures to improve safety, security, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
  • Coordinate staffing and daily assignments to maintain coverage and operational readiness.
  • Review staff and inmate incident reports to support complete documentation and appropriate response to major incidents.
  • Address staff and inmate complaints and operational concerns, and apply corrective action when needed.
  • Monitor facility security systems and equipment, and address operational or security issues.
  • Take part in development and review of Indiana Sheriff's Association jail policies.
  • Advanced Jail Officer Training Instructor.
  • ILEA Jail Academy Instructor.

Factory Production Worker

Hillsdale Tool
Hamilton, IN
01.1994 - 08.2002
  • - Ran machinery to make precision tools efficiently.
  • - Kept work area neat and organized to support safety rules.
  • - Helped train new staff on operating steps and safety practices.
  • - Checked finished parts for defects and surface flaws.
  • - Fixed damaged parts using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Angola High School
Angola, IN
05-1993

Skills

  • Incident response and management
  • Policy writing and development
  • Staff supervision and training
  • Personnel development strategies
  • Security operations and protocols
  • Inmate classification and supervision
  • Facility maintenance and oversight
  • Problem solving and conflict resolution
  • Hiring and termination processes
  • Security protocols
  • Inmate supervision
  • Facility maintenance
  • Problem solving
  • Conflict resolution

Certification

  • ILEA Certified Instructor
  • ILEA Handgun Certified
  • Phazzer Certified
  • Institute for Credible Leadership Development
  • West Point Leadership Program
  • LLRMI Use of Force Certification

Timeline

Jail Administrator

Steuben County Sheriff's Office
09.2002 - Current

Factory Production Worker

Hillsdale Tool
01.1994 - 08.2002

High School Diploma -

Angola High School
Jason Hufnagle