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Stafford Bates

Craigsville,VA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experience with solid background in corrections and leadership talents. Understands and professionally applies regulations to manage inmate populations and maintain safety. Skilled in training and motivating staff to meet requirements.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief of Housing and Programs

Augusta Correctional Center
Craigsville, VA
01.2023 - Current
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Conducted oversight over learning teams and assignments.
  • Supervised all Unit Managers and Counselors .
  • Reviewed case management
  • Performed daily rounds of the prison facility to ensure safety and security.
  • Organized inmate programs such as educational classes, recreational activities, religious services, counseling sessions, and job assignments.
  • Maintained accurate records of inmate movements within the facility including transfers between cells, wings, buildings and visits from family members, lawyers.

Corrections Captain

Augusta Correctional Center
Craigsville, VA
06.2017 - Current
  • Monitored daily operations within the facility, including inmate counts, searches, meal services, medication distribution, security checks, and record keeping.
  • Evaluated employee performance through assessments conducted both informally throughout shifts and formally via annual reviews.
  • Supervised staff in the performance of their duties, providing guidance and instruction as necessary.
  • Investigated complaints from inmates concerning mistreatment or other violations of rights while incarcerated.
  • Scheduled periodic meetings with subordinate officers to discuss job performance issues and encourage team building among staff members.
  • Intervened in emergency situations to assess risk levels and provide direction on appropriate responses.
  • Conducted regular inspections of correctional facilities to identify safety hazards, operational deficiencies, and needed repairs or upgrades.
  • Maintained records related to staffing assignments, overtime hours worked, inmate grievances filed, contraband confiscated.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws governing detention practices at the state level.
  • Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
  • Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
  • Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
  • Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
  • Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
  • Supervised and made cell assignments.
  • Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
  • Assigned inmates to open and appropriate housing units.
  • Oversaw facility operations when monitoring laundry services, meal preparation and service, prisoner escorting and video surveillance.

Corrections Lieutenant

Augusta Correctional Center
Craigsville, VA
08.2011 - Current
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities and ideas.
  • Served as recruitment and retention for facility. Created job fairs, spoke to college and high school students .
  • Conducted interviews
  • As Building Commander managed all jobs and hiring process.
  • Served as Shift Commander on all shifts
  • Monitored security systems, conducted inspections of facilities, and investigated disturbances or complaints involving inmates.
  • Prepared detailed reports summarizing investigative findings related to alleged violations committed by inmates or staff members.
  • Advised senior management on staffing levels needed at different times throughout the day based on population numbers.
  • Maintained records of disciplinary actions taken against inmates as well as staff performance evaluations.
  • Assisted in developing training materials for new employees as well as conducting periodic refresher courses for existing staff.
  • Reviewed incident reports submitted by correctional officers for accuracy and clarity before submitting them to supervisors for approval.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss operational issues, review policy changes, and provide feedback on performance.
  • Provided guidance, direction, and support to subordinate personnel regarding their duties in the facility.
  • Supervised searches of cells, common areas, visitors' areas, and restricted areas within the facility.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures for corrections officers to ensure safety of inmates and staff.
  • Responded promptly to any situations that required immediate attention such as riots or escape attempts by inmates.
  • Investigated inmate grievances and worked with appropriate personnel to develop resolutions.
  • Conducted daily briefings with subordinates to provide updates on current events in the facility.
  • Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
  • Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
  • Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
  • Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.

Correctional Sergeant

Augusta Correctional Center
Craigsville, VA
05.2005 - Current
  • Reviewed incident reports and other documentation submitted by subordinates.
  • Assisted in training new correctional officers on proper security protocols and procedures.
  • Supervised subordinate officers in their daily duties.
  • Monitored inmate movement within the facility to maintain security and safety of staff, inmates and visitors.
  • Conducted random searches for contraband items such as weapons or drugs.
  • Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
  • Enforced discipline among inmates according to established rules and regulations.
  • Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
  • Investigated allegations of misconduct by inmates and staff members.
  • Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving riots, hostage situations, escapes or other critical events.
  • Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
  • Ensured compliance with departmental policies, regulations and procedures.
  • Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of personnel and general public.
  • Safely transported inmates to and from work sites, maintaining physical headcounts at all times.
  • Supervised visitation and checked visitors for proper identification and contraband.
  • Conducted urinalysis tests on staff and inmates to test for illicit drugs.
  • Coordinated shakedowns to locate and remove unauthorized items.
  • Settled disputes between inmates.
  • Supervised and made cell assignments.
  • Maintained order in building and on grounds of prison.

Education

High School Diploma -

Buffalo Gap High School
Swoope, VA
06-1994

Academy For Staff Development

Skills

  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Data Entry
  • Active Listening
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Verbal Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Computer Skills
  • Decision-Making
  • Team Management
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Chief of Housing and Programs

Augusta Correctional Center
01.2023 - Current

Corrections Captain

Augusta Correctional Center
06.2017 - Current

Corrections Lieutenant

Augusta Correctional Center
08.2011 - Current

Correctional Sergeant

Augusta Correctional Center
05.2005 - Current

High School Diploma -

Buffalo Gap High School

Academy For Staff Development

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