Tracy Hutto
Lovelady,TX
Summary
Seasoned Warden with deep knowledge in correctional facility management. Managed institutions with firmness and fairness, ensuring safe and secure environments for inmates and staff alike. Skilled in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and personnel management, consistently improving operational efficiency. Made significant impact by implementing effective rehabilitation programs to reduce reoffending rates.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Warden-Duncan and Diboll Complex
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Diboll, TX
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Experienced Warden, with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Skilled in Firearms Handling, Public Safety, Government, Emergency Management, and Law Enforcement. Strong operations professional.
- Performed advanced managerial correctional and criminal justice administration work in a correctional facility. Work involves managing and overseeing correctional facilities, administering policies and procedures, directing security, housing, and facility operations, and supervising the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
- Directs inspections of the living accommodations of inmates for proper sanitation and determines whether improvements are necessary; oversees the overall maintenance of buildings and permanent improvements of the facility; and directs and approves requisitions, inventory, and issuance of supplies, materials, and equipment.
- Plans, directs, and coordinates placement of staff in the event of disturbances, escapes, and other emergencies; directs facility operations and labor force placement of facility agriculture, inmate treatment, building maintenance and construction, and industrial programs; and coordinates facility activities with other facilities, departments, and agencies.
- Responsible for the overall unit budget to include Food Service, Laundry, and Unit Supply.
- Work closely with executive management, the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, and the public.
- Attends annual trainings and conferences representing the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
- Supervised over 250 employees, including correctional staff, departmental supervisors, and mid-level managers.
Assistant Warden-W.J. Estelle Unit
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Huntsville, Texas
07.2018 - 01.2022
- Performs highly complex correctional and criminal justice administration work in a correctional facility. Work involves managing and overseeing correctional facilities, administering policies and procedures, directing security, housing, and facility operations, and supervising the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
- Directs operations regarding the control, security, and administration of staff, inmates, equipment, permanent improvements, and property of the correctional facility; monitors staff and inmates to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and enforces inmate disciplinary rules.
- Plans and directs procedures and practices relating to the security of inmates; responds to emergency situations and plans and directs the placement of staff in the event of riots, escapes, and other emergencies; and assists in planning the operation and labor force placement of the facility's agriculture, treatment, maintenance, construction, and industrial programs.
- Directs inspections of the living accommodations of inmates for proper sanitation and determines whether improvements are necessary; oversees building maintenance and improvements; and approves requisitions for materials and supplies.
- Supervised over 1,000 employees including correctional staff, departmental supervisors, and mid-level managers.
Assistant Region I Director
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Huntsville, TX
11.2013 - 07.2018
- Performs advanced administrative and supervisory program work. Work involves establishing program goals and objectives; developing program guidelines, policies, and procedures; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving program goals; monitoring and evaluating program activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; coordinating program activities; and supervising the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
- Oversees activities of staff within the Institutional Unit and State Jail programs; plans, implements, coordinates, and monitors prison facility programs, services, and operations; oversees the development and implementation of program guidelines, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and monitors compliance with laws, statutes, and agency requirements, policies, and procedures.
- Oversees special investigations, reviews, and program analyses; develops and implements effective techniques for evaluating facility program services and operations; conducts site visits of units, jails, and other facilities; provides guidance to employees in handling difficult or complex problems; and provides guidance in developing new methods and procedures.
- Establishes program goals and objectives; oversees the preparation of program management and productivity reports and studies; recommends improvements; and oversees the preparation of and evaluates program budget requests.
- Supervised over 120 employees, including 75 employees assigned to Huntsville Memorial Hospital Correctional Care Wing and departmental supervisors.
Monitoring and Standards Regional Coordinator
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Huntsville, TX
02.2008 - 11.2013
- Performs highly complex administrative and supervisory program work. Work involves establishing program goals and objectives; developing program guidelines, policies, and procedures; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving program goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; and supervising the work of others. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
- Assist TDCJ units during the re-accreditation process. Technical guidance and support are provided to ensure compliance with agency policy, procedure, and applicable ACA standards.
- Conducted scheduled and unannounced audits and inspections. Reviews are compiled using data from multiple different sources, such as EAC reports, unit and division level reviews, and statistical changes.
Program Specialist III-Review and Standards
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Huntsville , TX
05.2006 - 02.2008
- Performs moderately complex administrative and supervisory program work. Work involves assisting in establishing program goals and objectives; assisting in developing program guidelines, policies, and procedures; assisting in developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving program goals; assisting in evaluating program activities; and supervising the work of others. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
- Central Office Review and Standards staff network with the national organization in scheduling and facilitating audits, and represent the agency at ACA Board of Commissioners hearings.
- Central Office Review and Standards staff assist the Parole Division, the Manufacturing and Logistics Division, and the Correctional Training Department during the re-accreditation process. Central Office Review and Standards staff are also responsible for maintenance of the ACA folders documenting policies, procedures, and practices for Central Administration Standards.
Sergeant of Correctional Officers-Polunsky Unit
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Livingston , Texas
12.1999 - 05.2006
- Performs routine supervisory work in the care and custody of inmates. Work involves assisting in performing in-service training of staff. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
- Supervises, instructs, trains, and ensures the safety of assigned employees; and maintains care, custody, and adherence to rules and regulations by inmates assigned to a specific work area.
- Supervises and provides security for inmates performing technical skills, such as construction, maintenance, laundry, food service, and various industrial and agricultural operations.
- Performed unit-level inspections and audits providing detailed reports to unit administration.
- Supervised over 500 correctional officers.
Correctional Officer-Polunsky Unit
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Livingston, Texas
10.1993 - 12.1999
- Performs moderately complex correctional work involving the care and custody of inmates. Work involves the direct supervision of inmate work groups in their daily assigned duties; preventing escapes; and maintaining discipline in conformance with strict rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Ashworth College
Norcross, GASkills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Physical Fitness
- Inmate Supervision
- Security Protocols
- Recruitment and hiring
- Employee Relations Management
- Labor Relations
- Policy Enforcement
- Public relations
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Performance Management
- Goal Setting
- Reporting and documentation
- Health and safety compliance
- Excellent Communication
- Self Motivation
- Policy Implementation
- Emergency Response
- Administrative Procedures
- Decision-Making
- Administrative Oversight
- Strategic Planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Warden-Duncan and Diboll Complex
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
01.2022 - 08.2024
Assistant Warden-W.J. Estelle Unit
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
07.2018 - 01.2022
Assistant Region I Director
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
11.2013 - 07.2018
Monitoring and Standards Regional Coordinator
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
02.2008 - 11.2013
Program Specialist III-Review and Standards
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
05.2006 - 02.2008
Sergeant of Correctional Officers-Polunsky Unit
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
12.1999 - 05.2006
Correctional Officer-Polunsky Unit
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
10.1993 - 12.1999
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Ashworth College
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