Orlando Ponce
Fairfield
Summary
State of California employee with over 22 years of experience as Correctional Officer, Correctional Counselor I, Correctional Counselor II (Supervisor), Correctional Captain and Out Of Class Associate Warden. Strengths in processing Rules Violation Reports, Reception Center processing, Youth Offender Program (YOP) and leading units to accomplish any projects set assigned to me. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures impacting overall morale and productivity. Enthusiastic and eager to continue the teams success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of constant training in policy, procedures. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in every aspect.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Captain
State of Califonia
San Quentin, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Under the general direction of the Associate Warden, Specialized Housing Division, the Captain is responsible for the management, functions, and maintenance of implemented segregated population housing unit programs at San Quentin State Prison. The Specialized Housing program consists of but is not limited to, the following housing units; Adjustment Center, North Segregation, East Block Condemned, Donner Condemned and Carson Section. The Captain provides the managerial perspective and operational direction necessary to ensure a functional, safe and secure program.
Associate Warden Out of Class
State of California Department of Corrections
San Quentin, CA
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Under the general direction of the Chief Deputy Warden, this position serves as the administrative head and is responsible for the functions and programs of the Specialized Housing Units; specifically, Carson Section, East Block, Adjustment Center, and North Segregation.
- Coordinated efforts between different departments within the prison system including health services, food services, education programs.
- Collaborated with medical staff members to provide necessary healthcare services for inmates.
Associate Warden Out of Class
State of California Department of Corrections
San Quentin, CA
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Under the general direction of the Chief Deputy Warden, this position serves as the administrative head and is responsible for the functions and programs of the Specialized Housing Units; specifically, Carson Section, East Block, Adjustment Center, and North Segregation.
Correctional Counselor III (C& PR) Out of Class
State of California Department of Corrections
San Quentin, CA
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Under the general direction of the Business Services Associate Warden, the Correctional Counselor III (Classification & Parole Representative) (C&PR) I was responsible for monitoring and directing the classification process including the supervision of the Main Records and Reception Center Records Office, directs liaison functions between the institution and Board of Parole Hearings. CCIII/C&PR directly supervises two (2) Correctional Counselor II Specialists, the Mentally Disturbed Offender (MDO) CCI, the Board of Prison Hearing (BPH) CCI and two (2) Correctional Case Records Managers. CCIII will also perform peace officer duties, and other duties as required.
Correctional Counselor I
State of California Department of Corrections
San Quentin
03.2013 - 03.2017
- Interview Inmates to gather information for developing or modifying Inmates program. Prepare Board Reports, type chronos for Initial, Annual and Program reviews. Make recommendations for placement of Inmate in programs. Determine custody requirements of Inmates on an ongoing basis; Records observations or contacts with inmates, families, outside agencies, confidential information, etc.. Respond to written or verbal request from Inmates and any other job duties required
Correctional Officer
State of California Department of Corrections
San Quentin
03.2001 - 03.2013
- Ensure the Safety and Security of the Institution; conduct counts escorts inmates; and all other Peace Officer duties required on each specific post assigned for that day
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CASome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CASkills
- Youth Offender Program (YOP) Counselor
- Attended Brain Development Training for YOP identified inmates
- Training for Trainers Certified
- Certified Spanish Interpreter
- 2008-2011 Assigned to the Disciplinary Officer Post for Administrative Segregation Inmates
- Lead Trainer for USE of Force 2008-2010
Timeline
Associate Warden Out of Class
State of California Department of Corrections
12.2023 - 01.2024
Associate Warden Out of Class
State of California Department of Corrections
04.2022 - 07.2022
Correctional Captain
State of Califonia
01.2021 - Current
Correctional Counselor III (C& PR) Out of Class
State of California Department of Corrections
01.2020 - 03.2020
Correctional Counselor I
State of California Department of Corrections
03.2013 - 03.2017
Correctional Officer
State of California Department of Corrections
03.2001 - 03.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Rio Hondo College
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Solano Community College
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