Larry Edmonds
Farmville,VA
Summary
Seasoned Warden with deep knowledge in correctional facility management. Managed institutions with firmness and fairness, ensuring safe and secure environments for inmates and staff alike. Skilled in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and personnel management, consistently improving operational efficiency. Made significant impact by implementing effective rehabilitation programs to reduce reoffending rates.
Looking to share skills and knowledge base in the classroom setting as an adjuct faculty member.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Warden
Virginia Department of Corrections
Dillwyn, Baskerville, Greensville Co., Buckingham, Virginia
06.1995 - 04.2024
- Conducted regular inspections of cells for contraband items such as weapons or drugs.
- Developed strategies for diffusing potentially violent situations between inmates or staff members before they escalated into physical altercations.
- Coordinated with outside agencies such as probation officers or social workers to provide additional resources for inmates upon release from prison.
- Supervised subordinate correctional officers in their day-to-day tasks including booking procedures, cell searches, meal distribution, mail delivery.
- Provided advocacy services on behalf of clients when needed in order to ensure they receive necessary benefits or services from governmental agencies or other organizations.
- Established positive relationships with community resources such as housing providers or local schools in order to facilitate referrals when appropriate.
- Monitored client participation in treatment programs while providing ongoing feedback regarding progress towards established objectives.
Probation Parole Officer
Petersburg City Public Schools
Petersburg, Virginia
04.1990 - 04.1995
- Provided guidance and assistance to parolees in finding employment, housing, and other resources.
- Monitored offender activities such as drug testing, job searches, educational programs and social services.
- Participated in multi-disciplinary team meetings to review cases or develop solutions for difficult cases.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Averett University
Danville, VA05-1995
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA04-1982
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Policy Enforcement
- Inmate Supervision
- Workplace Safety
- Employee Retention
- Weapons Handling
- Recruitment and hiring
- Attention to Detail
- Administrative Oversight
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reporting and documentation
- Facility Security
- Interpersonal Skills
- Team Leadership
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Warden
Virginia Department of Corrections
06.1995 - 04.2024
Probation Parole Officer
Petersburg City Public Schools
04.1990 - 04.1995
MBA - Business Administration
Averett University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Norfolk State University