Ralph Terry
Nettie,WV
Summary
Demonstrated strong leadership skills by talking to staff, getting to know their needs and help them meet their needs as well as knowing their strengths and weaknesses as they help obtain the needs of the workplace.
Strong leadership professional experienced in designing and implementing business plans, procedures and strategies. Skilled at setting comprehensive goals for growth and performance.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief of Training Operations
WesVirginia Division Of Corrections And Rehab.
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Managed the Basic Training Academy which is required of all new recruits working in State ran prisons, jails and juvenile centers
- Managed all in-service training at all Regional Jails, Prisons and Juvenile Centers.
- Development of Committees to develop curriculum, evaluation methods, and teaching aids to update older subjects and develop new subjects,
- Review of policies, procedures and post orders and make changes to training as needed due to changes that were made.
- Evaluation of training staff to ensure that training methods and content is being met.
Superintendent
West Virginia Division Of Corrections And Rehab.
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed all operations of Regional Jail to include financial budgeting, maintenance, security, medical/mental health contractor, and foodservice contractor,
- Routine inspections of all areas and property of the jail for health, safety and security hazards.
- Assignments of all administrative staff to include specifics of their assignments.
- Coordinated inmate movement between jail/prisons and the court system through communication with other Superintendents.
Acting Warden
WV Division Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Managed maximum security prison to include almost 350 employees, 1000+ inmates to include workcamp/road crews.
- Fiscal responsibility of a $20 million annual budget.
- Managed maintenance to include buildings and grounds.
- Direct supervision of payroll/human resource staff,
- Management of Security/transportation, programs, and support operations.
Acting Warden
WV Division Of Corrections
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Management of a medium security prison owned by County and contracted by the State to house State inmates.
- Go between for State with County government(Commission) to operate at a level that both agree upon.
- Fiscal management of monthly budget of $1.6 million budget.
- Management of medical contractor and food service contractor.
- Coordination of County Commission to get employees hired and trained.
Deputy Warden
WV Division Of Corrections
07.2012 - 10.2015
- Liaised between warden and training academy as well as facility training department.
- First line supervisor for Associate Warden's of Security, Programs and Operations.
- Liaised between the facility and other agencies to include FEMA, Health Department, State Police and those in the Judicial Branch.
- Represented the institution on employee grievance procedure issues and other legal matters.
Facility Director
WV Division Of Juvenile Services
02.2004 - 07.2012
- Controlled inventory according to needs and budget requirements.
- Fiscal responsibility for a $2 million annual budget
- Directed all areas of facility maintenance for building and grounds
- Directly supervised maintenance, laundry, kitchen and office personnel.
- Occasionally transported juveniles to court hearings when requested by judges.
- Coordinated emergency procedures between facility and local authorities.
Acting Facility Director
WV Division Of Juvenile Services
09.2003 - 02.2004
- Controlled inventory according to needs and budget requirements.
- Fiscal responsibility for a $1.9 million annual budget
- Directed all areas of facility maintenance for building and grounds
- Directly supervised maintenance, laundry, kitchen and office personnel.
- Occasionally transported juveniles to court hearings when requested by judges.
- Coordinated emergency procedures between facility and local authorities.
Assistant Superintendent of Security
WV Division Of Juvenile Services
10.2000 - 09.2003
- Managed all facets of security of a maximum security juvenile correctional facility to include; all staff training, visitation, transportation, behavior management, review of juvenile rule violations, etc.
- Liaison person between facility and other agencies to plan emergency response to facility for various emergencies.
- Directly supervised all shift supervisors and security department heads.
- Met with Superintendent a minimum of a weekly basis to exchange information related to facility security.
Associate Warden of Programs
WV Division Of Corrections
02.1999 - 10.2000
- Reviewed and followed correct procedures and reviewed policies and procedures prior to them being issued.
- Direct supervision of Unit Managers, medical staff, substance abuse counselors, recreation counselors and work program.
- Liaison between the Department of Education and the facility.
- Approval of all purchases for the Programs Department.
- Meet with Warden on a regular basis pertaining to the Programs Department.
Unit Manager
WV Division Of Corrections
07.1994 - 02.1999
- Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for housing unit operations.
- Supervised all unit staff to include clerical, treatment and security staff.
- Responsible for the maintenance of the housing unit.
- Responsible for the classification and programming of adult male maximum security inmates to include their well being(medical, mental health, and nutritional needs),
- Sat on facility committees to include inmate movement, administrative segregation and special management committees
Acting Unit Manager
WV Division Of Corrections
04.1992 - 04.1994
- Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for housing unit operations.
- Supervised all unit staff to include clerical, treatment and security staff.
- Responsible for the maintenance of the housing unit.
- Responsible for the classification and programming of adult male maximum security inmates to include their well being(medical, mental health, and nutritional needs),
- Sat on facility committees to include inmate movement, administrative segregation and special management committees
Assistant Shift Commander - Sargent
WV Division Of Corrections
04.1990 - 04.1992
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Resolved inmate complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain control of the facility.
- Enforced policies and regulations with employees and inmates
- Acted as Shift Commander when the Shift Commander was absent due to leave/days off.
- Responded to emergency or requests for assistance when needed and took charge upon arrival.
- Conducted emergency transports of inmates after hours or when necessary.
- Aided in conducting investigations when directed to do so.
Correctional Officer
WV Department Of Corrections
05.1986 - 10.1990
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Supervised inmates on work details within the facility and those on road crews.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
Education
Master of Science - Legal Studies
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Administration of Criminal Justice
Mountain State University
Beckley, WV12.2008
No Degree - Corrections
WV Corrections Academy
Huttonsville, WV06.1986
Skills
- Ability to develop Emergency Preparedness plans
- Class B CDL - Passenger and School Bus endorsement
- Ability to communicate with a wide variety of people
- Ability to defuse hostile situations
Affiliations
- Knights of Columbus (4th Degree), Beckley WV
- Knights of Columbus (3rd Degree), Moundsville, WV
- New River Master Gardners Association (2 years)
Certification
- CDL Class B License - Passenger and School Bus endorsement - Automatic Transmission restriction
- Leadership Certification - National Institute of Corrections -Longmont, Colorado
- Certified Trainer - WV Corrections Academy 1992
- Certified Supervisory Training - WV Corrections Academy 1992
- Basic Corrections Academy-1986
Timeline
Chief of Training Operations
WesVirginia Division Of Corrections And Rehab.
05.2019 - 06.2022
Superintendent
West Virginia Division Of Corrections And Rehab.
10.2018 - 05.2019
Acting Warden
WV Division Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
10.2017 - 10.2018
Acting Warden
WV Division Of Corrections
10.2015 - 10.2017
Deputy Warden
WV Division Of Corrections
07.2012 - 10.2015
Facility Director
WV Division Of Juvenile Services
02.2004 - 07.2012
Acting Facility Director
WV Division Of Juvenile Services
09.2003 - 02.2004
Assistant Superintendent of Security
WV Division Of Juvenile Services
10.2000 - 09.2003
Associate Warden of Programs
WV Division Of Corrections
02.1999 - 10.2000
Unit Manager
WV Division Of Corrections
07.1994 - 02.1999
Acting Unit Manager
WV Division Of Corrections
04.1992 - 04.1994
Assistant Shift Commander - Sargent
WV Division Of Corrections
04.1990 - 04.1992
Correctional Officer
WV Department Of Corrections
05.1986 - 10.1990
Master of Science - Legal Studies
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Science - Administration of Criminal Justice
Mountain State University
No Degree - Corrections
WV Corrections Academy
- CDL Class B License - Passenger and School Bus endorsement - Automatic Transmission restriction
- Leadership Certification - National Institute of Corrections -Longmont, Colorado
- Certified Trainer - WV Corrections Academy 1992
- Certified Supervisory Training - WV Corrections Academy 1992
- Basic Corrections Academy-1986
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