Robert W. Kovacs

Performed as the Emergency Management Coordinator for a 300-person inpatient mental health facility. Planned, developed and oversaw Emergency Management programs to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Created and maintains emergency response plans, standard operating procedures and training programs. Worked with other agencies, government bodies and community organizations to develop and implementation of programs. Prepared analytical reports, research and recommendations. Served as the Life Safety Officer who established and coordinated alarm codes and kept a record of those having access to such code. Coordinated required fire alarm and other relevant tests and assists with practice drills and evaluations. Reviewed fire and life safety systems with the Fire Marshall. Workplace Violence Coordinator who conducted investigations of threats against others. Established policies and procedures while overseeing strategies to prevent Workplace Violence within the facility including identifying potential risks. Facilitated staff education, responding to incidents and coordinates with relevant departments to ensure a safe work environment. Selected Value-Added Achievements:

• Received “no findings” during the recent Joint Commission audit for both Emergency Management and Workplace Violence programs
• Served as a member of the facility Accident Review Board; reviewed and created policies to ensure a safer environment for both staff and patients
• Designed a response plan video on an active shooter scenario for both staff and patients which was adopted by State Office and distributed to the nine State Hospitals
• Commended by Health and Human Service Commission Leadership for flawlessly executed safety/security plans for two VIP tours
• Received accolades from two facilities and State Office Risk Management for the Hurricane Preparedness Program; prepared three separate facilities to support 250 clients in three days
• Designed a new communications package and Emergency Operations Center for the facility exceeding $70,000
• Facilitated more than 30 training exercises for Direct Care Staff on life saving procedures
• Selected by the facility Executive Leadership to assist the Maintenance Department track workorders for two facilities consisting of 1,500+ workorders monthly on two separate occasions
• Assisted with the design and implementation of a staff vehicle identification program which assisted with the facility’s force protection
• Called upon by the facility Executive Leadership to conduct five investigations of staff misconduct within the facility
• Implemented a contraband confiscation plan to ensure proper chain of custody of illegal and sensitive items were accounted for; received accolades by Office of the Inspector General
• Driving force behind the implementation of issuance of traffic citations thus increasing safety for the facility
• Selected to serve as the intermediate Security Supervisor of 12 staff
• Created an On-the-Job Training program to a ensure staff were trained on policy and procedures

Performed routine training work. Work involved planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating training programs for the state hospital program area. Trained new employees during New Employee Orientation (NEO) and conducts Refresher Training. Monitored all employees in the program area to ensure their training is up to date. Tracked, collected, and e-mailed permanent HR documents to Facility Support Services Competency Training and Development (FCTD). Created and maintained a training database to track compliance with required training. Received training reports monthly from FCTD and reviews and monitors due dates. Worked under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Selected Value-Added Achievements:

• Instructed staff on transportation operations to include vehicles equipped with a wheelchair lift
• Ensure staff knew emergency operations during motor vehicle operations, to include, vehicle accidents, medical emergencies and vehicle break-downs
• Certified in all areas of instruction in four months; fasted instructor certification in the last 10 years
• Implemented a graduation presentation at the end of each course to boost moral for the new employees
• Presented a facility vulnerability assessment of the campus to the Director of Risk Management; Vulnerabilities were addressed and corrected
• Conducted 10 training classes that led to 100% graduation rate
• Worked with higher headquarters to implement a change to a Program of Instruction

Performed advance supervisory work in the care and custody of Offenders. Work involved directing the activities of assigned staff engaged in maintaining order and discipline. Worked under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Directed overall supervision of Correctional Officers and Offenders and assists in formulating security and work procedures. Supervised and directs searches for contraband, counts, feeds and supervises Offenders in housing, work and other areas accessed by stairs, steps and ladders. Performed security of various assigned areas involving long periods of sitting and standing. Selected Value-Added Achievements:

• Implemented unit refresher training for: Hospital Security Officer, Unit to Unit Transports Officer, Mobile Patrol, Highway Gate Operations, weapons familiarization, chemical agent utilization and active shooter training
• Received accolades for a VIP visit on the operations and overall cleanliness of the facility by one of the board members
• Enforced directives on cleanliness and preventative sanitation for both the Offender and staff population which resulted in zero positive COVID-19 test results and only one positive anti-body test result over a three-month period
• Created and implemented a quick reference book for all supervisors on the unit thus aiding in the overall productivity and timeliness reporting
• Fostered a mentorship program for supervisors which led three Supervisors being personally sought out and ultimately being selected for promotion by other units, one of which was selected for Regional rotation
• Commended by the STRIKE Team Leader for creating and executing a seamless plan which led to more than 1,000 Offenders to be test for COVID-19 in five hours while optimizing the overall security of the operation and successfully completed more than 1,850 Offender tests in 12 hours

Performed routine work supervising and instructing security and non-security trainees and employees in the care and custody of offenders, the use of firearms and chemical agent delivery systems, riot control and defensive tactics. Work involved assisting in performing pre-service and in-service training and instruction to staff; assisting in the operation and management of the firing range to include cleaning weapons and loading ammunition; and supervising others. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Supervised, instructed, trained, and ensured the safety of security and non-security trainees and assigned employees; and maintains care, custody, and adherence to rules and regulations by offenders assigned to specific work area. Supervised and trains security trainees and employees to conduct searches for contraband and provide security; provided instruction and training for security trainees and employees to count, feed, and supervise offenders in housing, work, and other areas accessed.

• Selected Value-Added Achievements:
• Hand selected by the Senior Warden to serve as the annual In-service Training Lieutenant for 300+ security staff
• Revamped the training department in which three additional staff were added, included the Field Training Officer (FTO), Correctional Awareness and Staff Survivor Training Program, Armory operations and key control
• Created and implemented the unit’s Perimeter Security Team in which initial and subsequent quarterly refresher training is conducted for: Hospital Security Officer, Unit to Unit Transports Officer, Mobile Patrol and Highway Gate Operations
• Conducted quarterly refresher training to security personnel on weapons familiarization, chemical agent utilization and active shooter training

Lieutenant of Correctional Officers who functioned as a shift supervisor; supervised, instructed, trained, and ensured the safety of assigned employees and offenders; scheduled employees and offenders work and off duty time; assisted in formulating security and work procedures. Supervised and directed searches for contraband and provides security, counted, fed, and supervised offenders in housing, work, and other areas. Supervised and provided custody and security of offenders including observing action of offenders. Supervised and provided security of offenders performing technical skills such as construction, maintenance, laundry, food service, and in varied industrial and agricultural operations. Responded to emergencies, gave first aid at the emergency site, carrying an injured or unconscious offender or employee various distances to safety and used force and deadly force to include the use of chemical agents and firearms to control offenders. Selected Value-Added Achievements:

• Created a unit staffing plan presentation to maximize off duty time annually for security staff thus increasing moral; ultimately presented to the Regional and Deputy Director of Criminal Institution Division
• Called upon by the Senior Warden to create an active shooter training class for both security and non-security staff
• Provided a unit threat and vulnerability points presentation to aid in the safety and security of the unit and local populace
• Worked with confidential informants to provide up-to-date information to counter the introduction of contraband into the facility to the Security Threat Group staff
• Fostered a cohesive team environment for all shift personnel; recognized by the Senior and Assistant Warden for having the least amount of requested overtime for the unit for more than 90 days
• Continuously sacrificed off-duty time to ensure daily operations were met

Sergeant of Correctional Officers who supervised six Correctional Officers within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) at intake facility where Offenders are transferred into the physical custody of TDCJ. Overall responsible for ensuring Offender property was recorded and stored In Accordance With (IAW) policy. Informed Correctional Officers of pertinent new information, gave special orders or instructions, ensured mandatory training for Correctional Offices were conducted and documented as required. Performed routine inspections of Correctional Officers to ensure compliance with Uniform Staff Policy. Notified the appropriate level supervisor on duty of unusual or non-routine situations that occur, or emergencies. Selected Value-Added Achievements:

• Improved the security layout of the identification card and fingerprint section for non-security personnel, thus leading to a more secure environment
• Led Officers to process more than 2,100 Offenders transfers, or released from the facility in three months without a single incident
• Oversaw the collection and processing of more than 120 Offenders request for religious beard passes and issuance of their new identification card
• Supervisor: Major Torrance Hart (210-955-4386)
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Operations Manager (31E) for a correctional organization, subordinate to the Office of the Provost Marshal General (OPMG) exercising world-wide mission command and oversight for military police policy, programming, and resourcing for the Army Corrections System. Provided operational/ administrative/ personnel management and training in support of over 1,800 Military Police, Corrections Soldiers and DA civilians. Developed and maintained numerous personnel trackers, provided budget analysis, updated Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) produced to enhance the US Army Provost Marshal General and Army Corrections Command’s (ACC) situational understanding of the command. Published and monitored Army Corrections Command operational and administrative taskings. Selected Value-Added Achievements:

• Improved the operational systems, processes and policies in support of the organizational mission
• Conducted operational assessments and provided technical assistance to all subordinate Commands operating confinement facilities and correctional custody units
• Project lead for two correctional facilities with a focus on establishing roles, providing operational support, and administration and development of the operational structure within the Army Corrections System supported by host installations
• Gathered and analyzed policies, regulations and laws and presented them in a clear and concise manner to Senior Executive personnel
• Provided significant contributions in long and short-term planning to include initiatives geared toward operational excellence
• Aided in drafting CONOPS, status reports, spreadsheets and information papers
• Directly involved in fiscal planning and cost-benefit analysis with the Executive Director exceeding a budget of over 10 million dollars

Senior enlisted member (31E) who advised the Director on all discipline, troop welfare, safety, personnel and logistics issues. Responsible for Force Protection of the team while providing assistance to senior enlisted personnel from the Afghan National Army Corps-level Detention Operations Command and Division-level Military Police Guard Command. Instructed Afghan National Army Corps on handling, processing, transporting and release of national security threat detainees. Selected Value-Added Achievements:

• Conducted over 100 training and mentor visits to ensure the Afghan national prison operated in accordance with the international standards of detention
• Served as the senior observer during 10 high profile transfers from forward bases and point of capture to the host nation detention facility
• Led a guard force training program for the Afghan Military Police Soldiers which provided National Security Agencies the ability to investigate detainees of significant interest
• Identified trends in the 125 personally conducted physical security inspections of the National Detention Facility providing critical feedback to a 3-star general on opportunities to improve and sustain daily operations
• Created various CONOPS to conduct surveillance operations, sensitive intelligence gathering and crime prevention procedures which resulted in force protection and valuable targeting information
• Supervised the transfer of property valued in excess of $25 million enabling the Afghan Army to assume full control of the detention facility and two life support areas
• Served as the manager of a seven-million-dollar contract for 10 linguists
• Organized over 480 team movements to conduct Key Leader Engagements in Afghan controlled areas
• Provided administrative oversight of correctional and detention public safety reporting requirements (Prisoner DNA, SEEK enrollment, and Sensitive Sight Exploitation (SSE) processing)
• Continuously analyzed data which required the ability to integrate complex and conflicting facts (background investigations, insider threat analysis)
• Briefed the Director on insider threat streams, IDF networks and source handling daily
• Conducted DOMEX/HUMIT collection operations inside the detention facility which led to targeting insurgents in the Parwan and outlying providences
• Guided NDS personnel on the placement of electronic recording devices inside the detention facility enabling improved intelligence collection during interrogations
• Produced products on insurgent tactics, techniques and procedures in order to better facilitate operation programs (Threat Management Information Sharing) with the CJ2X cell
• Provided guidance to correctional staff on rehabilitative programs and crisis intervention as needed
• Counseled enlisted personnel in regard to personal matters and professional conduct with the intent to provide awareness and opportunity for self-improvement and conducted follow-up assessments accordingly

Served as the primary United States Marshal Service (USMS) Military Liaison (31E). Served as the personal representative of the Army Provost Marshal General (PMG) and the ACC in developing and maintaining a close and critical working relationship between the USMS and U.S. Military Law Enforcement worldwide. Facilitated interagency and intra-departmental efforts focused on sex offender registration, tracking and enforcement. Provided direct oversight for the tracking and processing of military deserters for the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines through background investigations. Selected Value-Added Achievements:

• Hand selected to serve as the first enlisted service member to be assigned to the National Sex Offender Targeting Center (NSOTC), USMS
• In six weeks, compiled and managed 16 collateral lead requests for the USMS and the US Army, which led to the apprehension of an U.S. Military escaped prisoner for more than 37 years
• Assisted USMS deputies in obtaining DNA and dental records which led to the identification of a former US Soldier who was on the USMS top 15 most wanted list
• Selected to conduct investigations which led USMS personnel to apprehend 29 military deserters who were classified as the PMG’s Top 75 Most wanted resulting in a 750% apprehension increase in the first 11 months
• Assisted 40 law enforcement agencies from across the United States by providing conviction and notification documents thus ensuring 75 military sex offenders registered in accordance with the Adam Walsh act
• Tasked to prepare research reports and maintain a record filing system for more than 800 post trial sex offender’s documents daily
• Created a presentation briefing to USMS Task Force Officers on military sex offenders registration programs and the process to execute military deserter warrants
• Flawlessly conducted three training classes to 30 USMS personnel on consolidated lead request process within the Justice Detention Information System (JDIS)
• Interacted with Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies, legal professionals, news media and public affairs on a routine basis
• Conducted surveillance operations during a USMS Task Force Federal Sex Offender registration operation

Served as First Sergeant (31E) for an Aviation Brigade Headquarters and Headquarters Troop. Responsible for training Battalions undergoing the Apache Longbow Unit Fielding and Training Program (UFTP), Task Force ODIN and Foreign Military Training (FMT) units. Enforced all unit regulations, policies and standards. Mentored and counseled Soldiers of all ranks and advised the Commander on all Soldier related issues. Participated in all aspects of planning, coordination and execution of training while ensuring the welfare, morale and discipline of 298 Soldiers were met. Selected Value-Added Achievements:

• Hand selected by the ACC and the PMG to serve as the III Corps and Fort Hood Commander's Corrections and Detentions Subject Matter Expert for a high-profile trial
• First US Army Corrections and Detentions Soldier to be certified as a crew member achieving over 300+ flight hours on the UH-1 Huey, UH-60 Blackhawk and LUH-72A Lakota helicopters
• Executed a multi-agency security plan during a five-day hospitalization at the installation medical center for a high value prisoner ensuring the safety of more than 6,000 Soldiers, patients and civilians
• Served as the Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of the transport for the US Army's first paraplegic Death Sentenced Inmate
• Created the III Corps and Fort Hood Forced Compliance Grooming SOP for both pre and post-trial inmates
• Led a security team of 75 personnel from six different law enforcement agencies daily who performed duties to ensure the protection of life, property and the civil rights of individuals
• Aided in the implementation of a satellite tracking systems on rotatory airframes during daily movement of high valued personnel; oversaw an internal communications (radio) plan between airframe and mobile ground units
• Provided tactics, techniques and procedures for the Fort Hood Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team on aerial sniper training from a rotary aircraft thus providing an added asset to the Directorate of Emergency Services
• Created a courtroom security plan for the accused, judge and panel members for the installation during a high-profile trial lasting numerous month
• Directly responsible for in-court security and emergency planning daily while maintaining the flexibility to adjust the security posture as needed to include traffic control points and exterior perimeter security
• Prepared reports of action taken during the execution of daily operations and processes involving the accused and court proceedings to select Army Staff personnel
• Selected by the Brigade Commander to serve as the Brigade Command Sergeant Major in his absence on four separate occasions leading an organization consisting of 900 personnel
• Established a security posture with 6 different law enforcement agencies for 10 Senior Officers and their families both on and off the installation in preparation for a high-profile trial
• Supervised controlled access to sensitive/restricted areas where there was a potential for breach of public safety and security
• Responsible for initiating appropriate corrective actions for subordinates that failed to maintain professional standards and conducted follow-up assessments accordingly

• Scope of Responsibility: Detachment Sergeant (31E) (Supervisor) for a Military Police Law and Order Detachment in support of the United States Army Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth. Responsible for the training, health, discipline, morale and safety of 67 Soldiers. Prepared, conducted and supervised the execution of individual and collective training and physical readiness. Supervised the operation and maintenance of the organization while enforcing standards and advising the commander on issues related to personnel, training and policies.
• Selected Value-Added Achievements:
• Selected by the Senior Enlisted Advisor as the first Corrections and Detentions Soldier to serve as the Detachment Sergeant for a Law and Order organization
• Oversaw the performance of law enforcement and crime prevention duties to maintain law and order during normal and emergency operations which included patrolling the installation, crime prevention, protection of life and property and enforce federal regulations, state and local laws
• Supervised the SWAT team training program which resulted in zero loss of life during two life threatening situations on the installation
• Conducted physical security operations for the interior of the installation and perimeter gates which controls access to the installation and made arrests based on federal and state laws
• Oversaw various events providing specialized pedestrian and traffic control services in connection with ceremonies, parades, emergency situations and similar events took place on the installation
• Created a certification program for newly assigned Soldiers to act as first responders’ various types of emergencies or volatile situations such as terrorist attacks, hostage/barricaded situations, bomb threats, vehicle accidents, robberies, hazardous material incidents and other emergencies
• Worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to assist in the planning and execution of warrants of arrest
• Created a training program which ensured 100% of the organization-maintained compliance of annual training requirements while maintaining a 15% deployment rate
• Carried out surveillance operations and performed inspections ensuring building security and emergency evacuation processes were in compliance
• Prepared five Military Working Dog teams and one individual augmentee to deploy in support of the Global War on Terrorism
• Responsible for initiating appropriate corrective actions for subordinates that failed to maintain professional standards and conducted follow-up assessments accordingly
• Supervisor: Major Heath Jenni (609-741-0920)
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

• Scope of Responsibility: Performed duties as an Operations Sergeant (31E) (Supervisor) for a 124 Soldier Military Police Corrections and Detentions Company who was responsible for the security of the United States Disciplinary Barracks, the Department of Defense's only maximum-security prison. Responsible for the management and placement of personnel within the organization and coordinating administrative actions.
• Selected Value-Added Achievements:
• Performed duties as the Assistant Watch Commander and maintaining a guard force of 45 personnel during each shift which included internal and external security checks, parking, mobile patrol and radio communications
• Selected by the Brigade Command Sergeant Major to serve as the First Sergeant (Personnel Manager) in her absence for a period of 85 days flawlessly
• Maintained 100% accountability of all administrative actions for the organization never missing a suspense
• Planned and coordinated logistic and training requirements for three separate 7-day training events (crowd control, lethal and non-lethal weapons, unarmed self-defense) outside the installation which resulted in an increase in Soldier readiness by 20%
• Performed fixed post operations located within the interior of the installation and perimeter gates which controlled ingress/egress to the facility
• Conducted daily body searches of persons and persons who were under arrest as well as preparing vehicles for transporting and producing prisoners both in a court and medical setting
• Responsible for initiating appropriate corrective actions for subordinates that failed to maintain professional standards and conducted follow-up assessments accordingly
• Supervisor: Sergeant Major Tabrina Adams (573-586-8124)
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

• Scope of Responsibility: Provided correctional supervision (31E) (Supervisor) for approximately 440 inmates daily in the United States Disciplinary Barracks, maximum, medium and minimum custody inmate domiciles. Performed duties as the Assistant Watch Commander who was responsible for the safety and security requirements of inmates and a 45 Soldier Guard Force. Ensured confinement facility compliance daily.
• Selected Value-Added Achievements:
• Instructed more than 50 SOP classes to the Correctional Force which met American Correctional Association (ACA) standards and regulatory guidance
• Ensured prisoners met daily calls for recreation, work related tasks and treatment programs daily
• Conducted three small arms ranges which resulted in 100% first time qualifications with no safety violations
• Gathered and analyzed information to present to the command to assist in the Military Decision-Making Process
• Advised suspects and prisoners of their Miranda rights through investigations; prepared reports and activity logs and detained suspects accordingly based upon violations of federal, local and state laws
• Secured crime scenes and conducted preliminary investigations; gathered evidence and witness statements for further investigation
• Analyzed data which required the ability to integrate complex and conflicting facts
• Served as the senior correctional officer in charge of Forced Cell Extraction of prisoners in a correctional setting
• Responsible for initiating appropriate corrective actions for subordinates that failed to maintain professional standards
• Supervisor: Sergeant Major Tabrina Adams (573-586-8124)
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

• Scope of Responsibility: Provided correctional supervision (31E) (Supervisor) for approximately 100 detainees daily in support of Task Force GTMO in a maximum custody detainee detention facility. Performed duties as the Watch Commander who was responsible for the safety and security of detainees and a 30 Soldier Guard Force. Ensured international rules for detention were met daily.
• Selected Value-Added Achievements:
• Served as the Camp Noncommissioned Officer in Charge in his absence
• Conducted daily physical security inspections of the interior and exterior of the detention facility
• Secured crime scene and conducted preliminary investigations and gathered evidence and witness statements for further investigation
• Collected vital intelligence information provided by detainees to intelligence investigators aiding in further questioning (Threat Management Information Sharing)
• Counseled enlisted personnel concerning attitude, personal problems, and similar matters, and to elicit their cooperation and self-improvement
• Supervisor: Master Sergeant (Retired) Patrick Manning (913-680-9972)
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

• Scope of Responsibility: Provided correctional supervision (31E) (Supervisor) for approximately 100 detainees daily in support of Task Force GTMO in a maximum custody detainee detention facility. Performed duties as the Watch Commander who was responsible for the safety and security of detainees and a 30 Soldier Guard Force. Ensured international rules for detention were met daily.
• Selected Value-Added Achievements:
• Served in multiple duty positions from Launcher Driver through Section Chief (13M). Responsible for three Soldier section and equipment valued at $1.2 million.
• Selected to serve as the Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course (BNCOC) instructor maintaining a 100% graduation rate; created two written exams which were incorporated by the Academy during the technical portion of the course
• Won the Brigade’s Best Section competition consisting of 54 additional sections
• Supervisor: Sergeant First Class (Retired) Larry Smith (580-647-8805)
• Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes