Arben Kullojka
Mukilteo,WA
Summary
Dedicated corrections leader with over 20 years of experience in the Washington State Department of Corrections, including more than 15 years in progressive supervisory roles across all facilities within Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC). Currently serving as Correctional Program Manager, with responsibility for overseeing comprehensive facility operations—ranging from budget administration and personnel management to custody, treatment, and classification functions.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Program Manager
Department of Corrections
12.2022 - Current
- Responsible for shaping and molding the culture of the facility.
- Lead all aspects of the Classification for MSU/WSRU. Serve as the Washington Way liaison, the Sustainability in Prisons Project (SPP) liaison, the Duty Officer, and the facility Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator.
- Maintain the highest standards of personal/professional and ethical conduct and support the state's goals for a diverse workforce
- Maintain/monitor diversity, supervision, and staff effectiveness to establish training needs and services delivered based on performance outcomes, to include team building.
Correctional Unit Supervisor
Department of Corrections, Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC)
03.2017 - 12.2022
- Supervised, monitored, and directed the operations of the Intensive Management Unit, which includes the Violator Unit, Segregation, and Max Custody Unit
- Recognized as an effective leader who consistently met or exceeded departmental goals and objectives through strategic planning and execution.
- Enhanced overall operational efficiency by regularly reviewing and updating departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines, making MCC/IMU the best in the state.
- Developed a positive work culture with a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Classification Counselor 3
Department of Corrections, Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC)
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Act as a principal assistant to the Correctional Unit Supervisor
- Manage a caseload of offenders and unit operation
- Provide guidance and expertise to other classification counselors as well as mentor, train, monitor and audit the work of subordinates and other unit staff
Classification Counselor 2
Department of Corrections, Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC)
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Managed a caseload of up to 105 offenders
- Faced with all aspects of classification
- Administered offender risk assessment tools and worked with internal and external entities to facilitate successful transition of offenders into the community
- Mentored and provided training to Custody and Classification staff
Correctional Sergeant
Department of Corrections, Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC)
01.2009 - 12.2014
- Supervised Shift and Living Units in all institutions at MCC, scheduled and managed rosters, overtime management and staffing of oncoming shift
- Trained, monitored evaluated new staff implementing COACH program, supervised and assisted senior staff and maintained their PDP's
- Provided direction and leadership to Correctional Officers during routine and emergent operations
Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections, Monroe Correctional Complex
06.2004 - 12.2009
- Worked various positions at all five facilities of MCC, familiar with almost every post
- Monitored, directed and controlled offender activities, ensured staff and offender safety and the security of the facility
- Trained and assisted new Correctional Officers
Store Manager
McDonalds
03.2001 - 12.2004
- Managed all operations, team management and human resources, as well as sales and service provision
- Responsible for optimizing profit- making and customer satisfaction by displaying exceptional leadership qualities
Chief of Criminal Police (Acting)
Police Department, Berat, Albania
09.1998 - 02.2001
- Led team of 25 detectives and police agents
- Cooperated and coordinated work with other police agencies and legal institutions
- Prepared investigative and statistical reports
- During my tenure, this team maintained a 97% conviction rate
- Involved in most major cases
Education
B.A. - Law Enforcement and Public Safety Management
Police Academy
01.1998
Skills
- Effective Communication Skills
- Initiative-Driven Professional
- Consistently trustworthy
- Calm decision-making in emergencies
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Detail-oriented accuracy
- Efficient needs assessment
- Solution development
- Foster positive connections with team members
- Adapts quickly to guidance
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient with DOC applications (Atlas, OMNI, OBTS, SCOMIS, DISCIS, InfoPort, Callouts, Report Wizard, TAS/ WOMS, OnBase, Learning Management System)
Training
- Correctional Worker Core
- Correctional Officer Achievement Program
- Supervisor Success Skills
- Supervision Leadership for Corrections Professionals
- Case Management Academy
- ICS 300- Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
- ICS 200- Initial Action Incidents
- ICS 100- Introduction to the Incident Command System
- FEMA-Active Shooter: What can you do
- FEMA-Basic Workplace Security Awareness
- Crisis Negotiation Team
- Emergency Response Team Academy
- Basic Instructor Course (BESI)
- Emergency Management System Instructor
- PREA & Workplace Investigator
- Advance Corrections Focus Group
- Restrictive Housing Committee
Timeline
Correctional Program Manager
Department of Corrections
12.2022 - Current
Correctional Unit Supervisor
Department of Corrections, Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC)
03.2017 - 12.2022
Classification Counselor 3
Department of Corrections, Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC)
03.2016 - 03.2017
Classification Counselor 2
Department of Corrections, Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC)
01.2015 - 03.2016
Correctional Sergeant
Department of Corrections, Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC)
01.2009 - 12.2014
Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections, Monroe Correctional Complex
06.2004 - 12.2009
Store Manager
McDonalds
03.2001 - 12.2004
Chief of Criminal Police (Acting)
Police Department, Berat, Albania
09.1998 - 02.2001
B.A. - Law Enforcement and Public Safety Management
Police Academy
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