Michael Morgan
Desoto,Illinois
Summary
Attentive Shift Supervisor with 25 years of comprehensive experience overseeing and monitoring corrections operations. Focused and skilled in employee oversight, mentoring and process improvement. Manages team with proactive approach and conscientious attention to day-to-day needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Supervisor
IDOC Centralia C.C.
Centralia, IL
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Prepared operations data to produce comprehensive reports to management.
- Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve problems or complaints.
- Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
- Ensured all safety and sanitation regulations were met throughout the shift.
- Monitored staff performance to ensure quality standards were met.
- Assigned tasks to team members based on their strengths and skill sets.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth workflow between shifts.
- Communicated clearly with employees regarding job duties, expectations, and policies.
- Investigated accidents or incidents occurring during shift hours.
- Identified areas of improvement within the department and implemented necessary changes.
- Addressed any issues that arose during the shift in a proactive manner.
- Patrolled work areas to inspect operations, identify concerns and implement corrective actions.
- Reinforced rules to promote superior employee performance.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies within the correctional facility.
- Monitored daily operations of the correctional facility to ensure safety of inmates and staff.
- Supervised a team of corrections officers in day-to-day activities, providing guidance and direction as needed.
- Maintained accurate records related to inmate activity, personnel matters and other relevant data.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations such as riots or disturbances in order to maintain safety at all times.
- Evaluated performance of subordinate employees through periodic review processes including written assessments.
- Supervised day-to-day operations of facility, complying with Administrative policies and guidelines as a DAO
- Performed other duties as assigned by senior management.
Correctional Lieutenant
IDOC Centralia C.C.
Centralia, IL
03.2018 - 08.2022
- Responsible for supervising staff and individuals in custody in housing units, Segregation, and Receiving.
- Responsible for supervising the staff in the Armory, Visiting room, Gatehouse, Outer perimeter, and towers.
- Instructed and supervised Sergeants, Correctional Officers and individuals in custody, explained rules and regulations of the institution, assisted Correctional Officers in non-routine problems, checked Correctional Officers for vigilance and attentiveness to duty.
- Verified that staff were assigned and relieved for meals,
- ensured that the armory area was clear of individuals in custody and secured prior to the movement of weapons or ammunition.
- Maintained control of individual in custody movement and directed shakedowns/searches of individuals in custody and cells,
- Supervised the operations of the Restrictive Housing and Health Care units, verified that individuals in custody in Segregation and the Healthcare unit received all necessary meals and privileges.
- Supervised intra-unit and inter-institutional transfers, ensuring that proper procedures were being followed.
- Assisted with training and development of staff, and assisted in any other supervisory capacity as assigned.
- Monitored security systems for compliance with established protocols.
- Assessed staffing needs and implemented appropriate corrective actions when needed.
- Maintained accurate records for individuals in custody including incident reports, medical documents, disciplinary action forms.
- Provided guidance to staff on proper application of correctional policies and procedures.
- Reviewed daily logs to ensure accuracy of reported information related to inmate activities and personnel issues.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations in accordance with established guidelines.
Correctional Sergeant
IDOC Centralia
Centralia, IL
11.2015 - 03.2018
- explained the rules and regulations of the institution to staff and individuals in custody.
- assisted Correctional Officers in non-routine problems,
- checked Correctional Officers for vigilance and attentiveness to duty.
- maintained control of the access points of the institution,
- verified that staff were assigned to and relieved for meals.
- confirmed that the armory area is clear of individuals in custody and secured prior to the movement of weapons or ammunition.
- maintained control of individuals in custody and conducted searches of individuals in custody and cells.
- supervised the operations of the segregation unit and Health Care Unit, verifying that individuals in custody in Segregation and the Healthcare unit receive all necessary meals and privileges.
- Monitored individuals in custody movement within the facility to maintain security and safety of staff, individuals in custody and visitors.
- Conducted random searches for contraband items such as weapons or drugs.
- Supervised subordinate officers in their daily duties.
- Reviewed incident reports and other documentation submitted by subordinates.
- Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
- Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
- supervised intra-unit and inter-institutional transfers, ensure that proper procedures are being followed.
- assisted with training and development of staff.
- Ensured compliance with departmental policies, regulations and procedures.
Correctional Officer
IDOC Centralia
Centralia, IL
11.2001 - 11.2015
- Conducted searches of indididuals in custody, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring indididuals in custody behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for indididuals in custody and staff.
- Observed individual in custody behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Supervised individuals in custody during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to individuals in custody.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Transported individuals in custody between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinates concerning violations of policy or procedure observed during shift changes.
- assigned as the Placement Officer and to the Assignment Committee from May 2013 until November 2015.
- supervised the operations of the Placement office, and trained staff in polices and procedures.
- generated the daily housing availability report that was submitted to the Transfer Coordinators Office.
- conducted individual in custody orientation sessions informing individuals in custody of rules and regulations.
- reviewed individuals in custody for suitable housing assignments and assigned assignments as appropriate ensuring staff moved the individuals in custody to the assigned housing units then notified all necessary staff and assignments of changes, making all celling assignment changes in OTS and o360.
- reviewed individual in custody master files to determine eligibility for outside clearance consulting with the Wardens and other department heads. individuals in custody were reviewed for suitable inside and outside work assignments, reviewing their escape risk, projected release date, grade, disciplinary history, and offense then generating assignment vote sheets as necessary.
- Maintained individual in custody logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- ensured that all other staff assigned to Placement were following the appropriate housing and assignment criteria, and were notified of any changes in criteria, policy, or procedure.
- Temporarily assigned to the Mail Room as an Office Assistant for 90 days from February to April of 2012.
Correctional Officer
IDOC Stateville C.C.
Joliet, IL
05.1999 - 11.2001
- Conducted searches of individuals in custody, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Informed individuals in custody and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Supervised individuals in custody during day-to-day activities.
- Performed counts ensuring that all individuals in custody were accounted for.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring individual in custody behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for individuals in custody and staff.
- Supervised individuals in custody during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to individuals in custody.
- assigned as the relief armory officer conducting equipment, weapon, ammunition, and key inventories from May 2000 until October 2001. I was also cross trained to the Stateville communications post which answered the switchboard and monitored radio traffic.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL05-1993
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Scheduling
- Safety awareness
- Training and mentoring
- Policy Enforcement
- Staff Development
- Contract Management
- Employee Attendance Monitoring
Timeline
Shift Supervisor
IDOC Centralia C.C.
08.2022 - 04.2024
Correctional Lieutenant
IDOC Centralia C.C.
03.2018 - 08.2022
Correctional Sergeant
IDOC Centralia
11.2015 - 03.2018
Correctional Officer
IDOC Centralia
11.2001 - 11.2015
Correctional Officer
IDOC Stateville C.C.
05.1999 - 11.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
John A Logan College
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