John Gradiska
Big Rapids,MI
Summary
An executive level administrator with extensive experience in the criminal justice field with a proven track record of recognizing opportunities, identifying solutions, and delivering results. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and is effective at managing difficult situations while making sound safety and security decisions. Innovative problem solver who works well in a fast-paced, team-based environment. Over 30 years in Federal, State, Private, Local law enforcement, corrections, and emergency management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Facility Administrator
The GEO Group, Inc.
Philipsburg, PA
04.2024 - Current
- Assist the Facility Administrator in developing, supervising and implementing the standards, policies, and guidance for the facility, and the guidelines for the facility. Assists the overall Administration of the Facility.
- I have directed all department functions activities, and supervision of personnel, Assistant Facility Administrator over Programs, I have provided direct oversight over the Safety, Compliance Department, Food Services, Maintenance, Recreation, Programs Manager, Librarian, Chaplain, and the Facility Interpreter.
- Directly responsible for the performance control activities of the operation of the operations and safety of sections. Ensured the adequate procedures, post orders, staff, staff training methods, equipment and space are established in all operations of the security department to ensure safety and security of staff, visitors, inmates and the facility.
- I have directed the work of other employees. This includes the interview process, selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promoting and any disciplinary actions, including termination.
- I have prepared departmental progress reports, after actions, corrective action plans, and have reviewed activities and operations of the operations departments to determine progress stated goals and objectives.
- I have assisted in the efforts to assure continuing, coordinated community planning events for need of the inmates. I have responded on a 24 hour, 7 day basis to significants unusual occurrences at the facility.
- I have acted as the Facility’s Administrator when the Facility Administrator is not present. Have tough multiple leadership courses with the Facility Administrator to other GEO employees throughout the company while being assigned as the Assistant Facility Administrator
Facility Administrator
GEO
1805 West 32nd Street, Baldwin, Mi, 49304
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Streamlined facility operations, enhancing workflow efficiency and service delivery.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules, ensuring timely repairs and minimal downtime.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize service costs and quality.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols, improving compliance with industry regulations.
- Led training programs for staff on operational best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Analyzed facility performance metrics, identifying areas for cost reduction and process enhancement.
- Oversaw budget management for facility operations, aligning expenditures with organizational goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of facility services across departments.
- Mentored junior team members in best practices for facility administration, developing future leaders in the field.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Managed personnel matters, including hiring, onboarding, evaluations, and promotions.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of facilities to identify areas requiring corrective action or improvement initiatives.
- Coordinated cross-departmental efforts for smooth facility operations during high-demand periods.
- Enhanced staff productivity through effective communication and training programs.
- Negotiated contracts with external suppliers for cost-effective procurement of equipment and services.
- Implemented proactive measures to reduce downtime due to equipment malfunctions or staffing issues.
- Increased efficiency in facility management with the implementation of cutting-edge technology solutions.
- Led emergency response teams, ensuring swift action during critical incidents to minimize damage or loss.
- Developed long-term strategies for continuous improvement in facility performance metrics.
- Provided expert consultation on facility design plans to optimize space utilization and functionality.
- Promoted sustainability practices within the organization by implementing eco-friendly solutions and energy-saving measures.
- Ensured seamless facility maintenance by coordinating with vendors and service providers.
- Optimized resource allocation with strategic scheduling of staff, equipment, and resources.
- Streamlined facility operations by implementing efficient policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with stakeholders for successful project completion within budget constraints and deadlines.
- Established a culture of teamwork among staff members, fostering collaboration towards common goals.
- Maintained a safe working environment through regular safety inspections and adherence to compliance standards.
- Minimized operational costs by efficiently managing budgets and reducing expenses.
- Updated tracking system monitoring facilities-related materials, supplies and equipment.
- Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean, and functional environment.
- Communicated with general managers and facility teams regarding upcoming repairs and projects.
- Conducted regular facility inspections to identify repair needs or improvements.
- Collaborated with other departments to foster efficient use of facility space and resources.
- Scheduled, coordinated and supervised all facility-related tasks and activities to monitor performance.
- Directed vendors, facilities staff, and service providers as required to create efficient and non-disruptive work environment.
- Enforced compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental regulations to reduce risks.
- Served as point of contact for internal and external customers seeking support and information.
- Built relationships with vendors and contractors to support timely and cost-effective services.
- Collaborated with contractors, vendors and stakeholders to support on-time projects completion.
- Managed and coordinated all facilities maintenance and repair projects within time and budget constraints.
- Defined and coordinated preventative maintenance plans to support longevity of facility systems and equipment.
- Provided support and services related to mail and deliveries.
- Assisted with meetings and conference room reservations.
- Maintained facility grounds, equipment, and safety compliance.
- Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory.
- Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
- Developed and oversaw budgets for facilities and worked within cost restraints.
- Created and implemented operational policies, processes and procedures to keep facilities running smoothly.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to obtain favorable and cost-effective terms and conditions.
- Established and maintained relationships with external vendors for prompt restocking of needed items and supplies.
- Oversaw building automation system and monitored HVAC, security and audio-visual systems, maintaining functionality of equipment.
- Reviewed and oversaw construction and renovation projects.
- Oversaw annual budget to handle supply, labor and maintenance needs.
- Held classes to teach staff facility procedures.
Deputy Warden of Operations Community Service
Burks County
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Directs and oversees, through subordinate supervisors, and/or other County departments, the various operational support departments of the CPR/First Aid, Behavior Management Jail: Maintenance/Grounds and Community Service (Including, but not and Oleoresin Capsicum limited to oversight of building and grounds maintenance, construction, supervision, surveillance & emergency and renovation projects, vehicle and equipment maintenance and management inventory, key/tool/weapon control systems, and code and inspection compliance.); Food Services and Warehouse Operation; Training
- Conflict resolution techniques & crisis (Responsible for the training of new cadets, employees, contracted staff, intervention training volunteers, professional visitors); Information Systems (Including weapons trained, Correctional oversight of Jail Systems Administrator, and coordinates resources Emergency Response Team Leader & through the County Information Systems department); Contracted Staff Chemical Weapons Operator including Commissary Vendor and Telephone/Tablet Vendor.
- Developed and revised emergency plan & preparedness plans, post orders, unit
- Essential Functions Develops, reviewed revised, implemented, directives, policies, and procedures disseminates, and interprets jail policies, procedures, post orders, plans
- Developed and monitored emergency preparedness drills. in conformance with BCJS Standard Operating Procedures, PA DOC, Law Enforcement certified investigator collective bargaining agreements and all applicable state and federal
- Certified Alternative Lethal laws concerning conditions of incarceration, inmate programs and services. Responds to staff grievances/complaints and is involved with Chemical Munitions Instructor union management relationship issues. Conducts
- Certified FEMA ICS Courses/employee disciplinary reviews. Provided oversight/guided/directed 100/200/300/400/700/800 departmental internal investigations allegations of misconduct by
- Worked closely with outside agencies to inmates and/or employees and refer matters for disciplinary sanctions identify and disseminate information and/or criminal prosecution. Also directed and guided responses to receive on anyone or group who poses incidents of an emergency nature at the jail. a threat to the safety of the public, staff
- Ensures all departmental reports, correspondence, documentation, and or outside law enforcement agency. records/files are completed, processed and maintained correctly and in a
- Certified Security Professional card timely manner, in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. holder (Guard Card) Effectively compiled and analyzed jail operational statistics and oversaw the preparation of reports for official records. Represented the jail at meetings, conferences, training and community relations functions or other events. Served as liaison to outside agencies, testified and presented evidence in civil and criminal proceedings related to daily operations, and performed other administrative functions
- Conducted final interviews of applicants for departmental vacancies and oversaw the supervision of all departmental staff through consistent and frequent communication and direction. Provided consultation, information and/or other assistance to the Warden and jail staff. Assumed responsibility for the management of the entire jail in conjunction with the other Deputy Wardens, in the absence of the Warden.
Assistant Warden Security & Operations
Cibola County Correctional Center
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Responsible for the overall operational and security program management, developing professional leadership and security training programs, and contributing to management of the facility annual budget, achieving revenue goals including responsibility in assisting the management of the annual budget.
- Controlled and executed confidential investigations for employees and clients. Instrumental in creating and maintaining security, operations, programs and organizational structure. Integrally contributed to leadership development, talent development, and organizational development for all operations staff. Recommended and implemented a series of security, operations and program solutions. Responsible for facilitating and maintaining customer service with the USMS, ICE, BOP, and Cibola County, NM. Facility PREA Compliance Manager.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) Detention Contract Monitor
Chenega Naswick LLC. / United States Marshal Service
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Identified and addressed issues affecting detention/incarceration performance and enforcing the policies and procedures of the Federal Performance Based Detention Standards (FPBDS) for the USMS HQ, in Arlington V.A. for the DOC DC Jail, Central Detention Facility, and Central Treatment Facility.
- Documented site activities and performance requirements to (FPBDS) standards and ratings. Maintain activity logs to track and review completion and results of internal and external audits, to include Corrective Action plans (CAP).
- Conduct agency/facility assessments; provide recommendations to make the agency’s policies, practices and procedures more effective and efficient.
- Conduct USMS training while working cross-functionally with DOC training staff to develop and revise education materials for all staff, inmates, contractors, and volunteers for jail related materials.
- Observe the jail facilities security practices and procedures to include movement of Operations to ensure there were appropriate security protocols and procedures in place. Monitored the facility for corrective action compliance and contract performance, maintained quality control plan documents.
Emergency Preparedness Specialist/ Construction Security /Account Manager
G4S Secure Solutions/ Allied Universal Security Services
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Provided leadership and guidance in integrating the emergency response with continuity of critical business functions. Acted a primary liaison with the client senior management, General Operations Management, reviewed post orders, made recommendations to corporate security when updates should be considered: reviewed daily log reports, responsible for officers meeting company standards pertaining to quality of work performed on ongoing basis, performing all work related tasks in a manner that is in compliance.
- Managed Emergency Preparedness programs in support of the client contracted to the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) banks in Arlington, V.A. and Washington D.C. through development of emergency preparedness material, training and implementation of emergency preparedness program. Assisted in life safety risk assessments, scheduled and conducted a wide range of very complex facility and site emergency drills which included response to training drills, medical emergencies, fire drills, nuclear monitoring, and protective drills for FDIC banks in VA and DC.
Mission Analyst/ Management Analyst
Federal Bureau of Prisons(BOP)/Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
Washington, D.C
01.2016 - 06.2020
- Expert Emergency Response tactician experienced in inter-agency planning for natural disasters and crisis situations. Worked with National and local safety and law enforcement organizations and National Response Coordination Center (NRCC), to organize personnel and logistics to save lives and restore order. Advisor on inmate transportation and relocation in emergencies.
- Collaborate with ATF Special Operations Division and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). on law enforcement tactical situations faced by the NRCC during disaster response, national deployments, or crisis intervention situations countrywide. AS BOP’s sole Mission Analyst, functioned as Subject Matter Expert (SME), for the law enforcement community’s inquiries on inmate transportation, mass evacuations, and staffing at BOP facilities that could be affected during national disasters.
- Coordinated with over 80 Federal Law Enforcement stakeholders to update Quick Response Teams (QRT), rosters and members firearms qualification information on a quarterly basis should the team need to deploy to a crisis area. Train with Regional Law Enforcement and Field Coordinators, US Marshals Service (USMS), Incident Management Teams. ATF Crisis Management Coordinators and FEMA personnel in exercises to anticipate mass law enforcement deployment during n national activation of the USMS Deputation process.
- Coordinated National Law Enforcement responses to historical Hurricane responses in 2017, Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Hurricanes Florence, Michael, Olivia, and Typhon, and Tutu, 2018, Hurricane season, and Hurricane Dorian, 2019 Hurricane season and the 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19), US outbreak response for the ATF ESF# 13 (Emergency Support Function), and the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Complex Deputy Captain (Chief of Security)
Federal Bureau of Prisons/ FCC Petersburg Correctional Complex VA
05.2013 - 01.2016
- Administered and/or coordinated staff training and development.
- Responsible for the overall operation of the facility to include the safety and security of the public, staff, and inmates.
- Facility Security Compliance Manager, Post Incident Review Team Member, Investigator and ensured Quality Assurance Reviews were within National policy and mandates.
- Under my direction and supervision, the FCC Petersburg Correctional Complex has passed on triennial PREA facility audit and ACA Accreditation.
- Developed and recommended operational policies, procedures and practices of inmate custody and control.
- Ensured inmate classification is timely and accurate.
- Coordinated, planned, and managed inmate programming and treatment activities.
- Served as the liaison for courts, social agencies, federal officials and community groups.
- Manage the facility budget and review all purchases. Monitor facility payroll and ensure overtime expenditures are limited and not excessive for the Bureau of Prisons..
- Lead labor management, grievance, and safety committee meetings.
Complex Deputy Captain (Chief of Security)
Federal Bureau of Prisons / FCC Pollock Correctional Complex
04.2011 - 05.2013
- Developed & revised facility emergency plans, post orders and unit Directives.
- Developed & revised policies and procedures and ensured consistent and accurate application.
- Responsible for the Intelligence Unit which strives to prevent, address and combat inmate staff and misconduct.
- Work closely with outside agencies to identify and disseminate information received involving individuals or groups, both within and outside of the department, who pose a threat to the safety of the public, staff or outside law enforcement agencies.
- Review use of force videos and incident packages for seven facilities assigned to ensure the force utilized was within the proper guidelines.
- Ensure all safety and security audits are completed for BOP and develop corrective action for complex facilities found not in compliance.
- Facility Security Coordinator, Post Incident Review Team Member, Investigator.
- Responsible for investigating and handling serious allegations and offenses that involve criminal matters regarding staff, inmates, and the public.
Lieutenant
Federal Bureau of Prisons / USP Beaumont Correctional Complex TX
07.2009 - 04.2011
- Responsible for the management of staff, completing shift pay packages and roster, deployment of staff and resources during emergency situations.
- Completed staff performance appraisals, coached, guided, and trained staff during the correctional institution’s daily activities.
- Conducted in-service training as well as mental health training for the Department. Special Housing Unit (SHU) Lieutenant for 18 months, Acting Deputy Captain for the last 6 months as USP Beaumont prior to FCC Pollock Captain..
Correctional Officer
Federal Bureau of Prisons / USP Hazelton Correctional Complex WV
09.2004 - 07.2009
- Investigate, prosecute, and adjudicate Disciplinary Reports for offenders who violate the Code of Penal Discipline. Disturbance Control Team leader (DCT) for 3 years as a Lieutenant. Administrative Lieutenant for 1 year.
- Responsible for monitoring and reviewing inmate telephone calls for the maintenance of security, intelligence gathering purposes and to prevent criminal activity either within or outside of the facility.
Education
State Certification ACT 120 - Police Officers Training Academy
Lackawanna Junior College
Scranton, PA06.1993
Skills
- Facility management & staff management and training
- Certified Lead Rapid Rotation Baton Instructor with the Department of Justice FBOP
- Law Enforcement instructor for CPR/First Aid, Behavior Management and Oleoresin Capsicum
- Supervision, surveillance & emergency management
- Conflict resolution techniques & crisis intervention training
- Weapons trained, Correctional Emergency Response Team Leader & Chemical Weapons Operator
- Developed and revised emergency plan & preparedness plans, post orders, unit directives, policies, and procedures
- Developed and monitored emergency preparedness drills
- Law Enforcement certified investigator
- Certified Alternative Lethal Systems/Certified Instructor Less Lethal Chemical Munitions Instructor
- Certified FEMA ICS Courses/ 100/200/300/400/700/800
- Worked closely with outside agencies to identify and disseminate information received on anyone or group who poses a threat to the safety of the public, staff, or outside law enforcement agency
- Certified Security Professional card holder (Guard Card)
- Energy management
Accomplishments
See resume
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
Certification
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Languages
English
Timeline
Facility Administrator
GEO
06.2025 - 09.2025
Assistant Facility Administrator
The GEO Group, Inc.
04.2024 - Current
Deputy Warden of Operations Community Service
Burks County
12.2023 - 03.2024
Subject Matter Expert (SME) Detention Contract Monitor
Chenega Naswick LLC. / United States Marshal Service
07.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Warden Security & Operations
Cibola County Correctional Center
04.2022 - 12.2023
Emergency Preparedness Specialist/ Construction Security /Account Manager
G4S Secure Solutions/ Allied Universal Security Services
07.2020 - 07.2022
Mission Analyst/ Management Analyst
Federal Bureau of Prisons(BOP)/Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
01.2016 - 06.2020
Complex Deputy Captain (Chief of Security)
Federal Bureau of Prisons/ FCC Petersburg Correctional Complex VA
05.2013 - 01.2016
Complex Deputy Captain (Chief of Security)
Federal Bureau of Prisons / FCC Pollock Correctional Complex
04.2011 - 05.2013
Lieutenant
Federal Bureau of Prisons / USP Beaumont Correctional Complex TX
07.2009 - 04.2011
Correctional Officer
Federal Bureau of Prisons / USP Hazelton Correctional Complex WV
09.2004 - 07.2009
State Certification ACT 120 - Police Officers Training Academy
Lackawanna Junior College
Awards
ATF Honor Award Recipient for ESF #13, 2018 (Emergency Support Function) 2017 Hurricane season – Department of Justice ATF -2018, Complex Supervisor of the Quarter, 2010/Correction Services Department of Justice/ Federal Bureau of Prisons/(USP Beaumont, TX), Preservation of Life Award – 2006– USP Hazelton, WV- Department of Justice- Federal Bureau of Prisons