Jennie Medina
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
To utilize over fifteen years of progressive correctional experience, including supervisory, managerial, custody, rehabilitation, and program administration expertise, in the position of Correctional Captain. I am committed to maintaining institutional safety and security, promoting staff accountability and development, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and regulations, and fostering a professional and effective work environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Counselor III
California State Prison-Los Angeles County
01.2025 - Current
- Provide management expertise resolving critical and day-to-day issues relative to the field administration of the Male Community Reentry Program (MCRP). Assigned responsibility for the local criminal justice related tasks, the daily operations, and the custodial management of the program and incarcerated persons. Make recommendations to DRP, prison administration, and contract treatment management staff to resolve issues involving the functioning of the MCRP. Various duties include: ensuring that appropriate on-site custodial coverage is provided; oversight of the processing of daily facility incarcerated person counts; preparing and submitting required reports to Headquarters (HQ); preparing daily movement sheets; overseeing adherence to facility procedures, California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 15, program regulations, and the Department Operations Manual (DOM); maintaining the overall safety and security of the custodial aspects of the program; facilitating training for both California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and contract staff; serving as liaison with institutional, DRP, and outside agencies; providing ongoing daily review of incarcerated person visiting; conducting formal monitoring of operations of programs; preparing responses to correspondence; attending meetings; conducting public presentations; responding to inquiries from the public, legislators and other governmental entities; enforcing and ensuring compliance with the ADA. Monitor and evaluate adherence to contract provisions. Ensure contract staff provide established treatment hours and activities. Assist HQ DRP staff in surveying and evaluating effectiveness of treatment programs. Serve as a field representative program and contract specialist maintaining regular phone contact with HQ PO staff and contractors.
Correctional Counselor II (Supervisor)
California State Prison-Los Angeles County
12.2022 - 01.2025
- Assign and review work of Correctional Counselors I; instructs and assists with in-service training programs, evaluates staff performance and takes effectively recommends appropriate action; assign and review cases and counsels with and give assistance to Correctional Counselors I on difficult case problems; integrate casework services with activities of other disciplines represented on a clinic team in a diagnostic center; supervises and check the compilation of case records to determine that policies and appropriate procedures are followed; follows up on specific classification recommendations; assists in the development of effective case-work procedures; consult with custodial, educational, and care and treatment staffs; make recommendations to the Board of Prison Terms for parole and retention of inmates; responsible for the scheduling of the unit classification and disciplinary committee and is a member of such committee; may be assigned as a Senior Disciplinary Hearing Officer; investigates inmate appeals; perform peace officer duties which include maintaining order and supervising the conduct of inmates, maintaining the safety of persons and property, inspecting premises and searching inmates for contraband, and replacing and/or assisting custodial staff during emergency situations, such as fights, attempted escapes, or major incidents such as riots.
Correctional Counselor I
California State Prison-Los Angeles County
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Interview inmates to gather information; read, evaluate, review, and summarize reports from a variety of sources to assist in classification of an inmate; write and prepare board reports to the Board of Prison Terms summarizing all data on the inmate, while making a prognosis for parole suitability; Assign and Classify Inmates; Conduct Initial, Annual, Transfer, and Program Reviews; Work with Inmates; Screen for California ID Applications; MCRP Program Screening; Conduct IDTT; recommend the level of institution to which the inmate will be assigned; conduct counseling sessions with individual inmates to resolve personal problems, both on a routine basis and as crisis intervention; make recommendations for placement of inmate in programs, or for withdrawal of inmate from programs; determine the custody requirements of inmates on an ongoing basis; respond to written or verbal requests from inmates; reevaluate the program needs of the inmate on an ongoing basis; encourage and discourage specific inmate behavior; appears with and/or may represent the inmate at a disciplinary, classification, or parole hearing to discuss/present findings and recommendations; participate in one to one, and group dialogue, with inmates assigned to case load; conduct regular open line interviews as well as resolution of unexpected inmate concerns; perform peace officer duties as required; replace and/or assists custodial staff during emergency situations such as escapes or riots; maintain order and supervise the conduct of inmates; protect and maintain the safety of persons and property; inspects premises and searches inmates for contraband. Previously assigned to CSP-LAC MSF/Pipeline, Facility D (EOP). Currently assigned to Facility B (GP).
‘ASU1’ “CCCMS” Administrative Segregation Sergeant
California State Prison-Los Angeles County
12.2017 - 04.2019
- My responsibilities included supervise the Correctional Case Management System (CCCMS) Administrative Segregation Unit. I ensured that all rules that govern CCCMS Ad-Seg were adhered to. Supervise staff and ensured that all inmates who have yard receive yard as required. Supervise staff and ensured that "CCCMS" inmates in ‘ASU1’ are allowed access to CCCMS group activities. Maintain facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintenance and health and safety of inmates; maintain established staffing levels by arranging staff work schedules; ensure that staff are fully trained and that proper conduct, actions and procedures are followed; review written reports prepared by Correctional Officers; evaluate the work performance of facility staff. I attended meetings as instructed and participated in committees as instructed or delegated. Act as a Hearing Officer for 115 Rules Violation Reports classified as administrative. Continuously monitor all reports relevant to the inmate disciplinary process to ensure they are processed in a timely manner and due process rights are not violated. Review/investigate/respond to appeals assigned by the Facility Captain and/or Associate Warden of assigned area. Assist in preparing CDC 837 Crime/Incident Reports for incidents. Ensure inmates placed in Administrative Segregation Unit have their Durable Medical Equipment (DME). Ensure security/welfare checks conducted in ASU. Review Disability and Effective Communication System (DECS) on a daily basis to ensure inmates are appropriately housed in regards to their noted medical condition.
Facility ‘A’ General Population Sergeant
California State Prison-Los Angeles County
07.2014 - 12.2017
- My responsibilities included to ensure your areas of responsibility are operated in accordance with institutional procedures, Department regulations, and applicable State and Federal laws. Ensure areas of responsibility are maintained in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition. Prepare employee performance reports for officers assigned when needed. Assist in preparing CDC 837 Crime/Incident Reports for incidents identified as reportable in Department Operations Manual (DOM), Section 51030.3. Assist in preparing a Notice of Unusual Occurrence (NOU) Report for all reportable incidents and serious or unusual events that occur on the Facility. Ensure tool/equipment inventories are conducted/recorded at the beginning/end of the shift.
Facility ‘C’ General Population Sergeant
California Correctional Institution
04.2014 - 07.2014
- My responsibilities, I supervised Correctional Officers to assure that the officers were alert and diligent in the performance of their duties. Conducted tours on a daily basis and conduct accurate/thorough assessment of each area to include tool/equipment inventory. I reviewed all housing unit log books to include the Disability and Effective Communication System (DECS) to ensure inmates are appropriately housed in regards to their medical conditions. Supervise the staff and activities on the facility which houses level III inmates; maintain facility security through regular inspections to ensure compliance with governing regulations and standards relating to facility maintenance and health and safety of inmates; maintain established staffing levels by arranging staff work schedules, ensure that staff are fully trained and that proper conduct, actions and procedures are followed; review written reports prepared by Correctional Officers; evaluate the work performance of facility staff; supervise the screening and classifying of inmates; assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of programs to modify inmates' attitudes and behaviors, such as ILTAG groups. I ensured that Institutional Operational Procedures, DOM Supplements and Post Orders for staff at the institution are current and updated annually.
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
California Correctional Institution
07.2010 - 03.2014
- My responsibilities included various duties related to the daily operations of a Level I, III and VI institutional facility. I effectively maintained the safety and security of the institution through the use of disciplinary actions and group control techniques. Prepared and compiled routine and required reports. Supervised general population and special needs inmates on all custody levels. Supervised, managed, and counseled inmates on their conduct, work habits, and ability to comply with the California Code of Regulations, Title 15. Enforced and complied with all departmental policies and procedures.
Education
Master of Science -
Keller University
01-2010
Skills
- Victim advocacy
- Compassionate
- Professional boundaries
- Case planning
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Seventeen years of progressive experience with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), serving as Correctional Officer, Correctional Sergeant, Correctional Counselor I, Correctional Counselor II (Supervisor), and Correctional Counselor III.
- More than twenty years of leadership and supervisory experience, including over one year of managerial experience overseeing daily operations, custody functions, contract compliance, and staff performance.
- Extensive knowledge of CDCR policies, Department Operations Manual (DOM), California Code of Regulations Title 15, classification procedures, inmate discipline, use of force policies, emergency response, and institutional operations.
- Proven ability to supervise multidisciplinary teams, develop staff, conduct investigations, resolve complex operational issues, and ensure compliance with departmental regulations and contractual requirements.
- Experienced in incident management, inmate classification, disciplinary proceedings, appeals investigations, administrative segregation operations, and community reentry programming.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills with a demonstrated ability to manage high-volume operations and maintain safety, security, and accountability.
- Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management and Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.
- Certified Bilingual/Spanish Interpreter with extensive experience communicating effectively with diverse populations.
- Committed to ethical leadership, professional development, employee accountability, and the Department’s mission of public safety and rehabilitation.
Timeline
Correctional Counselor III
California State Prison-Los Angeles County
01.2025 - Current
Correctional Counselor II (Supervisor)
California State Prison-Los Angeles County
12.2022 - 01.2025
Correctional Counselor I
California State Prison-Los Angeles County
04.2019 - 12.2022
‘ASU1’ “CCCMS” Administrative Segregation Sergeant
California State Prison-Los Angeles County
12.2017 - 04.2019
Facility ‘A’ General Population Sergeant
California State Prison-Los Angeles County
07.2014 - 12.2017
Facility ‘C’ General Population Sergeant
California Correctional Institution
04.2014 - 07.2014
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
California Correctional Institution
07.2010 - 03.2014
Master of Science -
Keller University