Judith Bennett
Burnet
Summary
Jail Administrator with extensive experience at LaSalle Corrections, excelling in inmate supervision and crisis management. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency through innovative training programs and strategic planning. Skilled in facility maintenance and fostering collaboration, ensuring safety and security while promoting successful reintegration initiatives.
Have done budgets, reports, and compliance documents. Working with outside agency from Local, State, Federal agency from different parts of United States .
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Jail Administrator/Warden
LaSalle Corrections
11.2019 - Current
- Supervise and manage adult correctional facility, administrations, operations. and security procedures
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and security protocols.
- Managed inmate intake and release processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Developed training programs for staff, improving team performance and knowledge retention.
- Implemented new scheduling systems, optimizing staff allocation and resource management.
- Coordinated emergency response drills, increasing preparedness among staff and inmates.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends, leading to improved safety measures.
- Fostered collaboration between departments to ensure cohesive operational strategies.
- Collaborated with external organizations to coordinate volunteer-led programs, enriching the lives of inmates and promoting successful reintegration into society.
- Managed all aspects of facility maintenance, working closely with contractors to address repairs or improvements promptly.
- Filled in while unit did not have an HR/Payroll personal
Warden
LaSalle Corrections
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Supervised and managed the adult processing facility for the City of Fort Worth.
- Coordinated with the City of Fort Police Department, other city jails, and Tarrant County Jail.
- Worked with the City of Forth municipal court system.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure safety and security within facility.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new staff members.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate activities and facility incidents.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and community organizations to enhance security protocols.
- Fostered strong working relationships with external agencies, such as law enforcement, courts, and social services to facilitate successful offender reintegration into society.
- Developed Best Practices based off Texas Commission on Jail Standard guidelines
- Enrolled staff in 40 hour City jailers class on line
Assistant Jail Administrator/ Assistant Warden
LaSalle Corrections
03.2014 - 03.2019
- Assist with operational and administrative activities with the warden.
- Assisted with daily operations, ensuring compliance with state regulations and facility policies.
- Oversaw the staff's licensing for TCOLE, and worked closely with HR and Johnson County licensing.
- Oversaw the transport department.
- Implemented training programs for staff, enhancing operational efficiency and inmate management techniques.
- Developed strategic plans to improve facility safety, reducing incidents of violence and disturbances.
- Streamlined inmate processing procedures, increasing throughput while maintaining security protocols.
- Helped oversee the construction of a new building for booking, housing, and kitchen.
- jail administrator/warden when did not have one
Captain
LaSalle Corrections/Burnet Co
03.1989 - 03.2014
- Supervise daily operations of correctional facility, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Lead and mentor correctional staff to enhance team performance and operational efficiency.
- Develop and implement policies for inmate management and rehabilitation programs.
- Monitor inmate behavior, implementing disciplinary actions as necessary to uphold regulations.
- Oversee training programs for new hires, instilling best practices in safety and security procedures.
- Promoted a culture of professionalism among staff members through consistent communication and clear expectations.
- Keep up with time sheets, schedules,
- Processed PEN packets at both locations.
- Burnet was a correction officer, then became a sergeant (second in command at Burnet Co). Then, he went to LaSalle from sergeant/lieutenant to captain.
- During the TDCJ portion, coordinated transportation, disciplinary officer, coordinate with Gateway, and the county probation departments.
- During the USMS transition, the HUB coordinated with the USMS department from North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, and other USMS departments, being the transport HUB and other units to pick up the USMS inmate after they were flown in from San Antonio airport.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Central Texas
Killeen, TX05-1996
Skills
- Emp;oyee and Inmate supervision
- Stress tolerance
- Behavioral management
- Crisis management
- Budget administration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
Certification
Jail Administrator Course
Master Jailers License
Master Peace Officer
Basic Instructor
FEMA certifications
Timeline
Jail Administrator/Warden
LaSalle Corrections
11.2019 - Current
Warden
LaSalle Corrections
03.2019 - 11.2019
Assistant Jail Administrator/ Assistant Warden
LaSalle Corrections
03.2014 - 03.2019
Captain
LaSalle Corrections/Burnet Co
03.1989 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Central Texas