Jeffery Artrip
Clintwood,VA
Summary
Experienced Warden with solid background in corrections and leadership talents. Understands and professionally applies regulations to manage inmate populations and maintain Safety, Security and Sanitation. Skilled in training and motivating staff to meet requirements. Adept in budgeting process for Correctional Facilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Warden Wallens Ridge State Prison
Virginia Department of Corrections
Big Stone Gap, VA
11.2022 - Current
- Performed daily rounds of the prison facility to ensure safety, security and sanitation.
- Manage operational budget to ensure good stewardship with taxpayers money.
- Oversee compliance with ACA, PREA and Doc Audits.
- Monitored inmates' activities within the prison and ensured compliance with rules and regulations.
- Investigated incidents involving inmates or staff members, documented findings in reports, and provided recommendations to management regarding disciplinary action.
- Coordinated with outside agencies such as Law Enforcement and Commonwealth Attorneys office.
- Ensure security is in compliance with regular inspections of cells for contraband items such as weapons or drugs.
- Interacted with visitors at the facility entrance desk in a professional manner while ensuring that only approved individuals are allowed access inside the facility.
- Held regular meetings with correctional officers assigned under one's command to discuss operational issues and address any grievances they may have had.
- Coordinated shakedowns to locate and remove unauthorized items.
- Conduct Security Vulnerability Assessments and Restrictive Housing compliance with the 2022 law.
- Oversee compliance with inmate programs such as educational classes, recreational activities, religious services, counseling sessions, and job assignments.
Warden Marion Correctional Treatment Center
Virginia Department of Corrections
Marion, VA
04.2019 - 11.2022
- Performed daily rounds of the prison facility to ensure safety and security.
- Monitored inmates' activities within the prison and ensured compliance with rules and regulations.
- Organized inmate programs such as educational classes, recreational activities, religious services, counseling sessions, and job assignments.
- Enforced all prison rules while maintaining order among the inmates.
- Supervised subordinate correctional officers in their day-to-day tasks including booking procedures, cell searches, meal distribution, mail delivery.
Assistant Warden Red Onion State Prison
Virginia Department of Corrections
Pound, VA
04.2016 - 04.2019
- Assisted in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance to staff regarding inmate behavior, safety protocols, and disciplinary actions.
- Monitored surveillance cameras to ensure compliance with security regulations.
- Facilitated communication between inmates, correctional officers, and other personnel.
- Conducted regular inspections of prison facilities for contraband or other violations of policy.
- Ensured that all inmates had access to necessary medical care and mental health services.
- Maintained records of inmate grievances and complaints, as well as any disciplinary action taken against inmates.
- Investigated incidents involving inmates or staff members to determine appropriate corrective action.
- Supervised the daily operations of the facility including housing units, recreation yards, dining halls, visitation areas.
Chief of Housing and Programs
Virginia Department of Corrections
Pound, VA
03.2014 - 05.2016
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related services provided to inmates.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Overseen the daily operations of inmate housing units.
- Ensure compliance with religious programming and meals.
- Made programming and recreation schedules.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Superintendent Wise Correctional Center 18
Virginia Department of Corrections
Coeburn, VA
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Maintain Budget
- Conducted security rounds of dorms, kitchen, storage areas and the Farm and Apple Orchards.
- Worked with VDOT to keep inmates employed.
- Worked with Ag Business with getting apples picked and sent to farmers Market.
Unit Manager
Virginia Department of Corrections
Pound, VA
11.2011 - 05.2014
- Supervised security staff and treatment staff.
- Ensured case plans and Annual Reviews were completed on time and in accordance with policy.
- Overseen compliance with Department of Corrections Step down program.
- Managed Housing Unit shake downs, security inspections, schedule recreation and programming times.
Correctional Lieutenant
Virginia Department of Corrections
Pound, VA
07.2007 - 11.2011
- Overseen shift assignments, scheduled staff vacation time to ensure proper staffing for operations.
- Provided leadership and supervision to subordinate staff.
- Coordinated unit activities with other departments within the facility.
- Monitored security systems for compliance with established protocols.
- Evaluated employee performance, providing feedback as necessary.
- Maintained accurate records for inmates in custody including incident reports, medical documents, disciplinary action forms.
- Provided guidance to staff on proper application of correctional policies and procedures.
- Interpreted laws, rules and regulations governing the operations of a correctional facility.
- Reviewed daily logs to ensure accuracy of reported information related to inmate activities and personnel issues.
- Facilitated communication between staff and upper administration.
- Implemented appropriate discipline measures following review of investigation results.
Correctional Sergeant
Virginia Department of Corrections
Pound, VA
04.2006 - 07.2007
- Ensured compliance with departmental policies, regulations and procedures.
- Monitored inmate movement within the facility to maintain security and safety of staff, inmates and visitors.
- Conducted random searches for contraband items such as weapons or drugs.
- Supervised subordinate officers in their daily duties.
- Investigated allegations of misconduct by inmates and staff members.
- Reviewed incident reports and other documentation submitted by subordinates.
- Developed strategies to reduce incidents of violence or inappropriate behavior within the facility.
- Provided guidance and counseling to inmates regarding personal issues or problems they may be facing while incarcerated.
Correctional Officer
Virginia Department of Corrections
Pound, VA
02.1998 - 04.2006
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
Education
Associate of Science - Correctional Counseling
Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, VA05-1994
High School Diploma - General Studies
Clintwood High School
Clintwood, VA05-1991
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Clinch Valley College of Wise
Wise, VASkills
- Inmate Supervision
- Policy Enforcement
- Weapons Handling
- Employee Retention
- Workplace Safety
- Recruitment and Hiring
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Schedule Management
- Team Leadership
- Administrative Oversight
- Inmate Interviews
- Facility Security
- Emergency Response
- Reporting and Documentation
- Behavioral Management
- Budgeting
Timeline
Warden Wallens Ridge State Prison
Virginia Department of Corrections
11.2022 - Current
Warden Marion Correctional Treatment Center
Virginia Department of Corrections
04.2019 - 11.2022
Assistant Warden Red Onion State Prison
Virginia Department of Corrections
04.2016 - 04.2019
Superintendent Wise Correctional Center 18
Virginia Department of Corrections
05.2015 - 04.2016
Chief of Housing and Programs
Virginia Department of Corrections
03.2014 - 05.2016
Unit Manager
Virginia Department of Corrections
11.2011 - 05.2014
Correctional Lieutenant
Virginia Department of Corrections
07.2007 - 11.2011
Correctional Sergeant
Virginia Department of Corrections
04.2006 - 07.2007
Correctional Officer
Virginia Department of Corrections
02.1998 - 04.2006
Associate of Science - Correctional Counseling
Mountain Empire Community College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Clintwood High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Clinch Valley College of Wise