Richard Selman
Pueblo,Colorado
Summary
With over 30 years of correctional professional experience, I have accumulated a vast amount of knowledge and understanding in the management of employees. For 29 of those years, I have been a supervisor of employees, which has allowed me to develop my skills as an effective leader. Through my experiences, I bring to your organization a lifetime of professional managerial knowledge in employee development, budget management, policy development, and prison operational experience.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compliance Investigator
Office of Inspector General
Colorado Springs , CO
07.2025 - Current
- Investigated compliance issues related to regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Maintained accurate records of investigations and findings in databases.
- Prepared summaries of investigative results for upper management review.
- Investigated policy violations by interviewing employees and witnesses to collect statements.
- Maintained detailed records regarding investigation outcomes and key decision points throughout the process.
Facility Investigator
CoreCivic (Crowley County Correctional Facility)
Olney Springs, Colorado
12.2018 - 07.2025
- Conducted thorough investigations of incidents within the correctional facility.
- Managed employee schedules to include monitoring of overtime, scheduling of training, and vacation.
- conducted disciplinary reports as necessary in regards staff performance.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to gather relevant evidence and information.
- Interviewed staff and inmates to obtain detailed accounts of events.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing investigation findings and recommendations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of investigative procedures and outcomes.
- Monitored inmate behavior to identify potential security risks or violations.
Chief of Security (Custody and Control Manager)
CoreCivic (Crowley County Correctional Facility)
Olney Springs, Colorado
07.2012 - 12.2018
- Managed a security force of approximately 180 employees through a chain of command consisting of Captains, Lieutenants, Sergeants, and Officers.
- Conducted policy reviews and made adjustments as necessary to ensure. Ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.
- Conduct shift assignments and schedule management of a 24-hour operation, ensuring adequate coverage at all times.
- Reviewed, approved, and initiated staff disciplinary actions based on performance-related issues.
- Provide an appropriate response and remedy to employee grievances.
- Conducted needs assessments and worked closely with leaders to correct problems and implement improvements.
- Provided direction in the development of emergency plans for natural disasters, civil disturbances, or other threats to safety.
Associate Warden
CoreCivic (Crowley County Correctional Facility)
Olney Springs, Colorado
09.2009 - 07.2012
- Managed a workforce of over 200 employees within various departments.
- Assist in budget development and management of a $24 million annual budget.
- Conduct policy reviews to ensure applicable changes are updated to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
- Monitor the daily overtime report, and provide guidance to ensure maximum efficiency.
- Provide an appropriate response and remedy to employee grievances.
- Conduct, review, and approve employee annual performance evaluations.
- Initiate, review, and approve disciplinary actions on employees based on policy and procedure.
Chief of Security
CoreCivic (Crowley County Correctional Facility)
Olney Springs, Colorado
02.2002 - 09.2009
- Managed a security force of approximately 180 employees through a chain of command consisting of Captains, Lieutenants, Sergeants, and Officers.
- Conducted policy reviews and made adjustments as necessary to ensure. Ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.
- Conduct shift assignments and schedule management of a 24-hour operation, ensuring adequate coverage at all times.
- Reviewed, approved, and initiated staff disciplinary actions based on performance-related issues.
- Provide an appropriate response and remedy to employee grievances.
- Conducted needs assessments and worked closely with leaders to correct problems and implement improvements.
- Provided direction in the development of emergency plans for natural disasters, civil disturbances, or other threats to safety.
Captain
CoreCivic (Lawrenceville Correctional Facility VA)
Lawrenceville, Virginia
01.1998 - 02.2002
- Trained and mentored junior staff on operational practices and emergency response protocols.
- Developed and managed shift schedules to ensure proper coverage is maintained at all times.
- Monitored the daily overtime report to ensure that no unauthorized overtime is incurred.
- conduct annual performance evaluations on staff.
- Hold staff accountable for performance related matters through a progressive disciplinary process.
- Responded to emergency situations in a professional manner while maintaining order in the facility.
- Provided leadership and guidance to junior prison officers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rutherford High School
Panama City, FL05-1988
Some College (No Degree) - Basic Corrections POST Academy
Gulf Coast Community College
Panama City, FLSkills
- Leadership
- Employee training
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution/management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Investigation techniques
- Corrective action plans
- Reliability
- Investigative procedures
- Data analysis
- Report writing
- Policy development
- Incident management
Accomplishments
- The U.S. Army Achievement Medal (three times)
- The U.S. Army Commendation Medal (twice)
- Supervisor of the Quarter
- Trainer of the quarter
Certification
- Law Enforcement Firearm Instructor Certification from 2022 to present.
- Hostage Negotiator Training through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Emergency Management
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Introduction to Incident Command Systems(IS-00100)
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security: An Introduction to Exercises (IS-00120.a)
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning (IS-00130)
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (IS-0200)
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Fundamentals of Emergency Management (IS-00230.d)
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Emergency Planning (IS-00235.c)
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Decision Making and Problem Solving (IS-00241.b)
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security: National Incident Management System (IS-00700)
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security: EOC Management and Operations (IS-000775)
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security: National Response Framework (IS-00800.B)
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement: Hostage Negotiations.
- Corrections Corporation of America: Incident Management Team and Exercise Design Instructors Training.
Leadership
- Corrections Corporation of America: Executive Supervision Training (1999)
- Corrections Corporation of America: Leadership Development I (2003)
- Corrections Corporation of America: Leadership Development II and Unit Management (2005)
- Corrections Corporation of America: Front Line Leadership (2008)
- Corrections Corporation of America: Foundations Leadership Development Program (2009)
- Corrections Corporation of America: Master Key Leadership 300 program (2017)
- Corrections Corporation of America: Supervisor of the Quarter. (2025)
Timeline
Compliance Investigator
Office of Inspector General
07.2025 - Current
Facility Investigator
CoreCivic (Crowley County Correctional Facility)
12.2018 - 07.2025
Chief of Security (Custody and Control Manager)
CoreCivic (Crowley County Correctional Facility)
07.2012 - 12.2018
Associate Warden
CoreCivic (Crowley County Correctional Facility)
09.2009 - 07.2012
Chief of Security
CoreCivic (Crowley County Correctional Facility)
02.2002 - 09.2009
Captain
CoreCivic (Lawrenceville Correctional Facility VA)
01.1998 - 02.2002
High School Diploma -
Rutherford High School
Some College (No Degree) - Basic Corrections POST Academy
Gulf Coast Community College
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