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Tricia Bashor
Springboro,PA
Summary
Twenty plus year veteran of both the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and the United States Air National Guard. Currently working as a lieutenant for the Department of Corrections in the security office conducting investigations and implementing security protocols. Simultaneously, a Senior Non-commissioned Officer (SNCO) in the Security Forces career field with the United States Air National Guard, personally having conducted law enforcement and security functions around the globe in service of the United States.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Lieutenant/Senior Investigator
Pennsylvania Department Of Corrections
10.2002 - Current
- Developed/implemented Department of Corrections Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Program at SCI-Albion from program launch to present. Fulfilled Security Office investigative functions as needed.
- Prepared/submitted reports to keep management informed of security/PREA activities and developments.
- Trained new hires in security/PREA procedures, ensuring consistent adherence to Dept. of Corrections policies/Federal laws.
- Conducted frequent security/PREA audits to identify potential short-falls related to physical security, staff safety, and asset protection.
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at increasing employee awareness about potential security/PREA risks within their work environment through required annual educational seminars or workshops.
- Conducted thorough investigations of security/PREA breaches/violations.
- Evaluated current security/PREA protocols, recommending updates when necessary to maintain highest level of protection possible.
- Enhanced security measures by implementing new surveillance equipment and monitoring systems providing facility with clear picture covering every area accessed by inmates.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to share information, conduct investigations and build criminal cases against violators, strengthening facility security.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration on matters related to physical site vulnerabilities and spearheaded annual training to maintain facilities federal compliance of PREA laws.
- Mentored junior commissioned officers with proper protocol execution, boosting overall team competence levels significantly over time.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Conducted investigations into Rape, Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, workplace violence and any other policy or accident complaints assigned by Security Captain.
- Presented information at professional forums, conferences and associations.
- Conducted impartial investigations into complaints by employees.
- Streamlined case management for improved efficiency and faster resolution of cases.
- Led training sessions for junior investigators on best practices in evidence collection, surveillance techniques, and interview strategies.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer PREA policy expertise.
- Maintained detailed records on all investigations conducted, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal requirements.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities related to field of investigation keeping up-to-date on current trends techniques.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws/regulations while conducting investigations.
- Assisted legal teams in preparing litigation materials based on well-documented evidence gathered during investigations.
- Developed comprehensive reports that effectively communicated investigation findings to stakeholders and decision makers.
Master Sergeant E-7
Pennsylvania Air National Guard
09.1993 - Current
- Currently tasked to develop and maintain multiple security programs as senior non-commissioned officer (NCOIC).
- Supervise transition flight consisting of all new enlistees and all enlisted members moving toward retirement. Ensure newcomers learn systems and protocols setting them up for success, and assisting members moving toward retirement ensuring that they meet requirements and have all necessary information to transition seamlessly out of military.
- Successfully fulfilled NCOIC role over entire Electronic Surveillance and Security section (S5; ESS) totaling 25 operators and system maintainers, at one of largest expeditionary locations in United States Air Force.
Education
No Degree - Biochemistry
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PASkills
- Event security / Emergency Preparedness / Management / Threat assessment
- Alarm systems/Network Monitoring Software
- First Aid Training/CPR
- Security team management and training
- Operations Management/conflict resolution
- Investigative procedures/Interviews and interrogations/report generation
- Firearms Training
- Schedule Coordination
- Security Protocols/Policy Enforcement/program auditing
- Personnel Supervision/Employee relations
Interests
Timeline
Security Lieutenant/Senior Investigator
Pennsylvania Department Of Corrections
10.2002 - Current
Master Sergeant E-7
Pennsylvania Air National Guard
09.1993 - Current
No Degree - Biochemistry
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
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