Jonathan Provo

As a Shift Supervisor at Dixon Correctional Center I was responsible for the daily security operations of the facility and all staff assigned to the security department. Daily responsibilities of this position include; assigned all staff, Correctional Officers, Sergeants and Lieutenants, to their posts for the shift; managed overtime needs; providing staff with guidance and instruction; managed critical incidents and reported the details of those incidents to the appropriate administrative personnel, both verbally and in an official report; addressed offender issues/concerns; addressed employee issues, regarding discipline, use of time and personal conduct.; complete employee performance evaluations. In addition to those responsibilities, numerous other decisions were required throughout the day, utilizing my knowledge of Corrections and proper judgement.

As a Casework Supervisor in a correctional facility I was responsible for supervising counselors in their delivery of counseling services to offenders. This included assigning their caseloads; monitoring each counselors caseload, ensuring timely and accurate completion of assignments; detailing special assignments; training of newly hired employees; addressed performance issues and complete performance evaluations.

As the Reception and Classification Unit Administrator I was responsible for ensuring compliance with Department mandates and standards. Responsibilities include supervision of Unit staff; assigning work to staff; provide training/direction to staff; ensure case guidelines are adhered to in order to meet due dates; identify problem areas and initiate corrective action; maintenance of offender records; review of transfer packets for completeness, accuracy and appropriateness of placement recommendation; coordinate the transfer of offenders from the R&C to a program facility; maintain effective communication with other facilities and the courts.