Experience

Donald W Wyatt Detention Ctr

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Warden

  • Sep 2023 - Present

• Chief Of Security

  • Sep 2017 - Sep 2023



National Correctional Employees Union

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting

• President

  • Jan 2008 - Mar 2015

  Negotiate employment contracts, including wage standards, benefits, and working conditions regulations, as well as oversee enforcement and administration. Ensure grievances adhere to Weingarten, Loudermill, and Garrity Rights procedures. Represent union body needs in negotiations and communications with external agencies. Develop and conduct presentations for workers to identify and demonstrated value of union representation. Initiate grievances and communicate with dissatisfied workers. Meet with employee one-on-one to review membership benefits. § Led negotiations of benefits to include no- or low-cost options for members. § Maintained quality of dental and vision care coverage while ensuring lowest prices for benefits. § Co-chaired NCEU Health and Welfare Fund during tenure. Show less



Essex County Sheriff's Dept.

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Superintendent

  • Dec 1986 - Feb 2008

  Supervised a team of 235 Correctional Officers and Support Staff, as well as interacted daily with up to 1300 inmates. Ensured operations were in compliance with safety regulations and standards for both staff and inmates. Managed $10 million operational budget and prepared fiscal budgets, including labor, supply, and expenditures. Directed Maintenance division, overseeing projects, financial planning, and staff leadership. Negotiated with vendors regarding RFPs. Collaborated with external agencies and law enforcement, including US Marshals, MA Sex Offender Registry Board, state/county correctional facilities, district/superior courts, and local police departments. Verified accuracy of data and written reports, as well as completed annual staffing analyses. Communicated regularly with families of inmates. Wrote search warrants and affidavits, as well as obtained necessary phone and other records. § Developed and implemented several programs and committees, including Employee Recognition Committee, Field Training Officer Program (FTO), Gang Recruitment Intervention Program (GRIP), and Fees for Service. § Spearheaded the design and construction of new bathrooms for vocational building and housing units. § Led initial American Correctional Association (ACA) audit. § Acted as Team Leader for Fugitive Apprehension and Tactical Teams and scored 100% return of escaped inmates. § Chaired Employee Recognition and Employee of the Month Committees. § Served as Board Member for Massachusetts NAGE Health and Welfare Trust Fund, as well as Training Advisory Board within the Department. Career Note: Additional experience includes Patrolman for Essex Police Department. Show less