MICHAEL POPOVICH
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Experienced in supervisory roles within correctional facilities, with hands-on experience in managing inmate population and utilizing investigative methods to determine inmates with gang affiliation. As the SAP Captain I have a firm understanding of the connection of substance addiction and criminal thinking and the treatment options to assign an inmate with a history of addiction and criminal thinking.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Auditor
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Sacramento, CA
09.2013 - 06.2020
- Drafted reports summarizing audit results while highlighting any irregularities or inconsistencies found during the process.
- Worked closely with management to discuss external audit results and action plans.
Captain
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Sacramento, CA
11.2007 - 12.2012
- Assisted in the development of strategies to reduce recidivism and increase safety for staff and inmates.
- Served as a liaison between departmental administrators and other governmental entities.
- Evaluated new methods of rehabilitation for offenders within the facility. I implemented the Certified Inmate Drug and Alcohol Program, CADAC, statewide. Over 500 men and women have been trained, and many life term inmates have been released with minimal recidivism.
- I managed all thirteen prison Substance Abuse Programs, (SAP), and ensured the correct inmate was placed in the correction program. I reviewed disciplinary history and inmate files to identify inmates with gang affiliation. As the prison SAP Captain, I liaised with prison management and attended and chaired classification hearings.
Correctional Counselor Specialist Armstrong
California Department Of Correction And Rehabilitation
Folsom, CA
04.2006 - 11.2007
- Reviewed Inmate files to determine if the Inmate was under Americans with Disabilities Act, (ADA). Assuring proper housing, appliances, and assistance.
- Guaranteed inmates were transferred to the proper institutions based on their disability.
Correctional Lieutenant
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Folsom, CA
11.2002 - 04.2006
- Conducted investigations of inmate disturbances and incidents.
- Maintained accurate records for inmates in custody including incident reports, medical documents, disciplinary action forms.
- Reviewed Inmate files, interviews and confidential reports to determine Inmate gang affiliation, disruptive groups or prison gangs.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Rio Hondo
3600 Workman Mill Road, Whittier Ca, 9060106-2003
Skills
- Technical review
- Assessments
- Reports and documentation
- Subject Matter Expert
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Auditor
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
09.2013 - 06.2020
Captain
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
11.2007 - 12.2012
Correctional Counselor Specialist Armstrong
California Department Of Correction And Rehabilitation
04.2006 - 11.2007
Correctional Lieutenant
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
11.2002 - 04.2006
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Rio Hondo
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