Adam Bell
Baxley,GA
Summary
I started working for the Appling County Sheriff's Office in December of 1985 as a jailer. I became a certified jailer in 1989. I was a jailer for eleven years. In 2000 I was promoted to Chief Jailer of the Detention Center. In 2018 I was promoted to Captain of the Detention Center. In May of 2001 I became a certified Taser Instructor. Throughout the years of being employed with the Appling County Sheriff's Office I have attended several conferences and workshops on how to operate the Detention Center better. Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with comprehensive background in jail administration and effective facility management. Successfully implemented programs to improve inmate rehabilitation and staff training. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage complex operations efficiently. Professional in corrections management with solid record of overseeing secure facilities and ensuring compliance with regulations. Successfully enhanced operational procedures and safety protocols to improve facility security and inmate welfare. Known for fostering collaborative team environment and adapting to evolving challenges with focus on achieving measurable results.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Jail Administrator
Appling County Sheriff's Office
01.2018 - Current
- Responsible for taking charge of and keeping the jail facility, staff, and the inmates therein within federal, state, and local minimum standards and laws
- Evaluated employee job performance and motivated staff to improve productivity
- Maintained inventory in administrative building supply closet to prevent shortages of supplies
- Communicated with vendors to place and receive orders, request maintenance services and deliver instruction on behalf of office management
- Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to accounting department for payroll processing
- Responsible for the overall planning, implementing, directing, controlling, monitoring, and evaluating the jail operations
- Assisting in the recruitment and selections of staff, preparing and monitoring the jail's budget
- Ensuring that conditions of inmates care and custody meet facility policy and legal requirement and conducting periodic inspections and audits of the jail facility and its operations to evaluate services, level of security, working order of equipment, and taking corrective action whenever necessary
Chief Jailer/Shift Supervisor
Appling County Sheriff's Office
01.2000 - Current
- Responsible for supervising the work of the jail staff in operating the facility according to established policies and procedures
- Supervising subordinates' work, implementing changes in policies and procedures by directing changes in work activities, interpreting jail policies and procedures for staff, providing on-the-job training, especially to new staff members
- Reviewing jail operations, inspecting the jail for safety hazards, security compromises and equipment failures
- Handling problems of situations involving the public or inmates, resolving inmate's and staff's grievance
- Supervising responses to emergency situations and maintaining necessary records and logs
- Preparing management and informational reports
Jailer
Appling County Sheriff's Office
12.1985 - Current
- Responsible for the daily supervision of inmates in order that they be provided necessary safety, services and transport within the facility
- Responsible for the physical movement of an inmate through the admissions process and identifications of the committing officer or authority and verification of the arrest/commitment and initial search of the individual and his/her possessions
Education
Electrical Certification -
Waycross-Ware Tech School
High School -
Appling County High School
06.1983
Skills
- Problem resolution
- Contract development and management
- Issue and conflict resolution
- Capital improvement planning
- Inmate Supervision
- Stress Tolerance
- Behavioral Management
- Security Protocols
- Program implementation
Timeline
Jail Administrator
Appling County Sheriff's Office
01.2018 - Current
Chief Jailer/Shift Supervisor
Appling County Sheriff's Office
01.2000 - Current
Jailer
Appling County Sheriff's Office
12.1985 - Current
High School -
Appling County High School
Electrical Certification -
Waycross-Ware Tech School
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