Tonya Moss
Suitland,MD
Summary
Dedicated and proactive law enforcement professional with 23+ years of experience in a nationally accredited full-service agency that services the City of Alexandria, Virginia Department of Corrections, and numerous federal government agencies. I possess a great working knowledge of the logistics that keep the facility operationally maintained. I am very well-versed in working directly with my fellow colleagues, other city departments and agencies, and independent contractors. In my current position as a lieutenant in the Support Services Division, I assist with coordinating several structural improvement projects for our facility. I also oversee and attempt to motivate my subordinates by implementing our agency's four core values: integrity, professionalism, respect, and unity. As a prospective candidate for IRE's Regional Executive Development Program, I'm actively seeking to enhance my efficiency in leadership and interpersonal communication skills. By obtaining these additional skills, I would become more prolific in my profession and an even greater asset to my agency, and jurisdiction. This program will also allow me the opportunity to begin networking with neighboring professionals to build a trustworthy and strong relationship, which is imperative in addressing and resolving important regional issues.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lieutenant
Alexandria Sheriff's Office
Alexandria, VA
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted with coordinating and overseeing construction projects on the compound.
- Reported directly to the Captain of Support Services, and conducted daily briefings to keep her informed of daily activities and statuses of pending projects.
- Collaborated with outside contracting agencies to maximize living standards for the inmate population.
- Served as the Watch Commander of two detention center teams (night and day).
- Briefed senior management daily on staffing levels, and coordinated overtime efforts.
- Provided guidance, direction, and support to subordinate personnel regarding their duties in the facility.
- Conducted daily briefings with subordinates to provide updates on current events in the facility.
- Coordinated mass shakedowns of inmate living quarters and staff work areas to identify and locate contraband.
- Enforced rules governing inmate behavior while ensuring that all security protocols were followed.
- Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing investigative findings related to "use of force" incidents and alleged violations involving staff members.
- Monitored security systems, conducted inspections of facilities, and investigated disturbances or complaints involving inmates.
- Responded promptly to situations that required immediate attention, such as medical emergencies, inmate disturbances, and property maintenance emergencies.
- Collaborated with medical and mental health personnel when responding to health-related emergencies involving inmates, including the transportation of inmates to facilities for treatment.
Sergeant
Alexandria Sheriff's Office
Alexandria, VA
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Supervised 15 to 21 deputies in the Security Division.
- Monitored and entered data into the Kronos payroll system for team members.
- Utilized the progressive disciplinary system.
- Under direction, supervised the activities of subordinate staff and conducted supervisory rounds in housing units to ensure the safety and security of staff and inmates.
- Assisted the lieutenant in managing the detention center as needed.
- Assigned, supervised, and evaluated the work of subordinate staff.
- Applied and enforced office policies and procedures with firmness, impartiality, and tact.
- Analyzed problems effectively, and used good judgment in making decisions.
- Took appropriate actions in emergency or stressful situations.
- Communicated effectively with a wide variety of people.
- Established and maintained effective working relationships.
- Reviewed and approved concise, accurate statistical, and incident narrative reports generated by staff.
Acting Lieutenant
Alexandria Sheriff's Office
Alexandria, Virginia
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Supervised and provided daily scheduling to 5 employees in the Facility Services Section of the Support Services Division.
- Attended weekly virtual meetings with the Department of General Services in reference to pending projects and facility maintenance issues.
- Reported to the Captain and Chief of Support Services and kept them informed of daily activities and statuses of pending projects.
- Conversed with Aramark and outside contracting agencies such as Securus, and Alexandria Pest Services to maximize living standards for inmate population.
- Assisted with overseeing and providing updates to staff members on scheduled construction projects on the compound.
- Scheduled routine and emergency maintenance for laundry, kitchen, and janitorial equipment with contracted companies.
- Entered facility maintenance requests into the Cityworks data system.
- Assisted with collecting and providing documentation for the DOC, ACA, ICE, and BOP audits.
- Produced training materials (Powerpoint Presentation), submitted revisions for General Orders ADMIN-11, OPS-30, SOP 26.01, location for placement and additional training suggestions to the ASO Training Division in preparation for the implementation of Smoke Fire Hoods into the office's Respiratory Protection Program (slated to replace SCBAs).
District Security Officer
United States Marshals Service-EVA
Alexandria, VA
01.2005 - 04.2013
- Transported federal inmates from the holding facility (William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center) to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia for scheduled court appearances.
- Processed new intakes which included fingerprinting and photos.
- Escorted and maintained security in courtrooms during criminal court proceedings.
- Assisted with the transportation of federal inmates to scheduled airlifts.
Project Coordinator
American Prosecutors Research Institute
Alexandria, VA
08.1999 - 04.2002
- Coordinated and supported internal staff with producing training for national child abuse prevention conferences.
- Served as the liaison between outside vendors, invited faculty members, various law enforcement entities, and victim advocates.
- Assisted Program Manager with producing and correlating child abuse prevention training materials and other related documentation.
- Calculated yearly expenditures for projected child abuse prevention conferences, outside print jobs, and hotel bills.
Victim Advocate Intern
Victim Witness Assistance Program
Petersburg, VA
09.1998 - 05.1999
- Reviewed and prioritized police incident reports.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns
- Coordinated referrals and crisis counseling services and programs to victims and witnesses of violent crimes.
- Interviewed victims and recorded impact statements for records and court proceedings.
- Assisted individuals through criminal justice process, providing information and support.
- Assisted and advocated for clients obtaining financial resources and government entitlements.
- Entered client information into the DCJS's CIMS (Criminal Information Management System) data base.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Administration of Justice
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05.1999
Skills
- Project management
- Incident reporting
- Regulatory compliance
- Security protocols
- Crisis response
- Data analysis
Affiliations
- Served as a "Director" with the Marlow Towers Condominium Association (2011-2012)
Accomplishments
- Received the "Unit Spirit Award" at the 2025 Alexandria Sheriff's Office Employee Awards (Facility Services Support Unit)
- Recipient of the "William G. Truesdale Award": at the Jaycees Community Appreciation (2006)
Timeline
Lieutenant
Alexandria Sheriff's Office
03.2023 - Current
Acting Lieutenant
Alexandria Sheriff's Office
05.2022 - 07.2022
Sergeant
Alexandria Sheriff's Office
09.2020 - 03.2023
District Security Officer
United States Marshals Service-EVA
01.2005 - 04.2013
Project Coordinator
American Prosecutors Research Institute
08.1999 - 04.2002
Victim Advocate Intern
Victim Witness Assistance Program
09.1998 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Administration of Justice
Virginia State University
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