Ronald Anderson
Winlock
Summary
Resilient Corrections Sergeant with relevant experience managing correctional facilities, ensuring inmate safety, and maintaining strict adherence to policy procedures. Strengths include strong leadership abilities, crisis management skills, and adeptness at conflict resolution. In previous roles, made significant contributions towards enhancing operational efficiency while ensuring a safe and secure environment for staff and inmates alike.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
5977
5977
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrections Sergeant
Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Chehalis
01.1987 - 11.2025
- Supervise and direct correctional officers to ensure safety, security, and compliance with facility policies.
- Maintain order and discipline within housing units and common areas.
- Conduct regular inspections of inmate living areas for contraband, sanitation, and security risks.
- Respond to and manage emergencies, disturbances, and use-of-force incidents.
- Enforce rules, regulations, and institutional procedures consistently and fairly.
- Prepare and review incident reports, disciplinary reports, and shift documentation.
- Provide guidance, training, and performance feedback to subordinate staff.
- Coordinate inmate movement, counts, and daily operations.
- Monitor staff conduct to ensure adherence to professional standards and ethics.
- Assist with investigations involving inmate misconduct or staff incidents.
- Act as a liaison between line staff and command staff.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
- Use communication and de-escalation techniques to resolve conflicts.
- Secure facility entrances, exits, and controlled areas as required.
Education
Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission
SeaTac, WAWashington State Criminal Justice Training Commission
SeaTac, WA2200 Credit Hours - Fire Science
Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA 09.1982 - 05.1983
Winlock High School
Winlock, WASkills
- Policy enforcement & procedural compliance
- Conflict resolution & de-escalation
- Crisis management
- Incident reporting
- Discipline, counseling & corrective actions
- Situational Awareness & Risk management
- 20 years in a supervisory role
- Collection and management of large amounts of cash and bail bonds
Certification
- Currently possess valid Washington State Drivers License
Timeline
Corrections Sergeant
Lewis County Sheriff's Office
01.1987 - 11.2025
2200 Credit Hours - Fire Science
Bates Technical College
09.1982 - 05.1983
Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission
Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission
Winlock High School