Accomplished Correctional Police Lieutenant with extensive experience at the New Jersey Department of Corrections, demonstrating exceptional team management and policy enforcement skills. Proven track record in enhancing institutional operations through effective communication and multicultural sensitivity. Professional, goal oriented law enforcement leader with strong focus on safety and staff engagement. Known for exceptional leadership and crisis management skills, consistently achieving operational goals through effective team collaboration. Demonstrates high level of integrity, adaptability, and strategic thinking in high-pressure situations. Motivated to continue working closely with both Custody and Administrative staff to further the mission of the New Jersey Department of Corrections.
Served in various roles from Compound Lieutenant to Shift Commander, responsible for the safe and secure operation of the correctional facility. Ensures all rules and regulations of the correctional facility are being understood and adhered to by all staff. Always maintains a professional attitude, especially when handling communication with administration and outside agencies. Ensuring that the chain-of-command is followed to maintain a continuity of institutional operations, Collaborate closely with the Major's office and Administration to disseminate and ensure implementation of all departmental directives. Directly responsible for processing all department reports, communications, schedules and records in accordance with NJDOC policy and procedure.
Area Sergeant responsible for the safe and secure operation of the correctional facility. Responsible for ensuring that the officers under my supervision exhibited the proper skills and had the proper support to maintain a safe working environment. Served as a mentor to less experienced staff, providing guidance as needed. Managed, scheduled and dispatched manpower to ensure adequate staffing was posted and available as needed. Provided oversight in maintaining control of the inmate population, ensuring that all inmates were treated in a manner consistent with all institutional guidelines and NJ legislation.
Directly supervised, managed and controlled the inmate population as mandated by NJDOC policy and procedure. Participated in the implementation of institutional policies by directly ensuring the safe and secure running of the correctional facility. Performed all assigned duties with the utmost proficiency and professionalism to create an environment consistent with moving the inmate population toward personal growth and social rehabilitation. Displayed sound judgement when making critical decisions and responding to emergency situations.
Skilled communicator
Multicultural sensitivity
De-escalation techniques
Policy enforcement
Self motivator
Team management
Custody management
Stress management
Instructor for Training Department (9 years)
NJDOC applications including but not limited to ITag and Jpay
NJDOC Fred Baker Memorial Academic Award
NJDOC Excellence in Physical Training Award
NJDOC Firearms Award
NJSP Officer of the Month (October 2015)
NJ State PBA Officer of the Year (2016)