Jason Ross
Clover,VA
Summary
Highly-motivated Assistant Site Administrator with nearly fourteen years experience prepared to take on new challenges in leadership. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills with staff, inmates and criminal justice stakeholders. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Site Administrator
Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority
Halifax, VA
07.2021 - Current
- Supervise staff in maintaining compliance within the facility, enforcing rules and regulations, and providing services to inmates.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including those related to health, safety and security.
- Work with the Site Administrator to manage the day-to-day operations of the jail facility including scheduling, staffing, and upkeep of the facility.
- Conduct investigations into allegations of misconduct or violations of policy by staff or inmates.
- Prepare reports documenting activities at the jail facility such as incidents involving staff or inmates.
- Oversee training of new employees regarding policies and procedures related to their job duties.
- Serve as a liaison between local government agencies and the jail facility.
- Collaborate with other departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives.
Sergeant
Halifax County Adult Detention Facility
Halifax, Virginia
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Managed staff to ensure compliance of inmates during shift
- Maintained a safe environment for staff and inmates through adherence to facility policies and procedures in addition to conflict resolution
- Worked with supervisors to improve security metrics as problems arise
- Networked with Courts to establish open lines of communication and working relationships beneficial to the facility and Authority level
- Responded to inmate complaints in a timely manner
- Used problem-solving skills to identify and anticipate possible problems and provide solutions to supervisors
- Assisted in recruitment of security and civilian staff for employment
- Managed scheduling for shift and assist as needed with on-call shortages on other shifts.
Corporal
Halifax County Adult Detention Facility
Halifax, Virginia
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Served as shift supervisor is absence of Sergeant
- Completed required reports and paperwork
- Utilized critical thinking skills to solve inmate and staff issues as presented.
Work Crew/Courtroom Security
Halifax County Sheriff's Department
Halifax, Virginia
01.2014 - Current
- Transport and support inmates as needed
- Provide security for courtrooms and judicial staff
- Assist public as needed while in court complex
- Assist with community events as requested
Correctional Officer
Halifax County Adult Detention Facility
Halifax, Virginia
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Ensured inmate confinement by conducting security checks as outlined in SOP
- Transported inmates as needed to outside facility
- Maintained proper certifications such as CPR/First Aid, weaponry and VCIN
- Booked and released inmates
- Effectively communicated with the public regarding visitation and other requested information
- Served as the Safety Officer overseeing compliance with local and state fire and safety policies.
Education
General Studies Diploma -
Halifax County High School
06.2006
Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Windows Interface
- Problem Solving
- Scheduling/Time Management
- Conflict Management and Resolution
- Safety and Compliance
- Data analytics
- Facility Operations
- Understanding and Interpretation of Policy and Procedure
- Staff Supervision
- Safety enforcement
- Event Logistics
- Staff Scheduling
- Vendor Relations
- Workflow Planning
- Community Outreach
- CIT Certified
Accomplishments
- Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority Employee of the First Quarter 2016
- Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority Employee of the Second Quarter 2018
- Virginia Association of Regional Jails Supervisor or the Year 2019
Certification
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Crisis Intervention Team Certified
- American Jail Association - Virginia Jails Leadership Initiative
- Field Training Officer
- MedAide Certified
Timeline
Assistant Site Administrator
Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority
07.2021 - Current
Sergeant
Halifax County Adult Detention Facility
01.2019 - 07.2021
Corporal
Halifax County Adult Detention Facility
06.2018 - 02.2019
Work Crew/Courtroom Security
Halifax County Sheriff's Department
01.2014 - Current
Correctional Officer
Halifax County Adult Detention Facility
01.2010 - 01.2018
General Studies Diploma -
Halifax County High School
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Crisis Intervention Team Certified
- American Jail Association - Virginia Jails Leadership Initiative
- Field Training Officer
- MedAide Certified
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