Thomas Rodgers
Executive Director Bureau of Detention at Charlotte County Sheriff's Office- Claim this Profile
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Basic Recruit Certification Of Compliance – Law Enforcement
Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training -
Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training
Basic Recruit Certification Of Compliance – Correctional Officers
Experience
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Charlotte County Sheriff's Office
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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100 - 200 Employee
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Executive Director Bureau of Detention
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Apr 2023 - Present
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Securus Technologies
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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500 - 600 Employee
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Senior Account Executive, Sales
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Apr 2022 - Apr 2023
Senior Account Executive in sales for the western region of the United States. Focused on detainee/inmate communications in regards to detainee phones, video visitation and tablets. Senior Account Executive in sales for the western region of the United States. Focused on detainee/inmate communications in regards to detainee phones, video visitation and tablets.
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MONTGOMERY TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, LLC
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United States
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Western Region Sales Manager
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Aug 2021 - Apr 2022
Western Region Sales Manager Western Region Sales Manager
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Charlotte County Sheriff's Office
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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100 - 200 Employee
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CHIEF DEPUTY, EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Jan 2014 - Jul 2021
Executive level law enforcement position, including Sheriff’s Office administration, implementation of department policy, and coordination of department resources to accomplish goals. Essential position with Sheriff advisory functions. • Initiate and implement programs to maintain and improve jail quality standards, ensuring health and welfare of inmates via careful monitoring of security measures, staffing levels, training, and equipment. • Make recommendations to Sheriff’s Office… Show more Executive level law enforcement position, including Sheriff’s Office administration, implementation of department policy, and coordination of department resources to accomplish goals. Essential position with Sheriff advisory functions. • Initiate and implement programs to maintain and improve jail quality standards, ensuring health and welfare of inmates via careful monitoring of security measures, staffing levels, training, and equipment. • Make recommendations to Sheriff’s Office related to policy development and procedures for operational enhancement. • Respond to citizen and community needs in timely manner to ensure satisfactory levels of community understanding and cooperation, and conflicts are resolved promptly and efficiently. • Participate in proactive research and planning to develop viable plans able to meet anticipated agency needs. • Carefully monitor assigned activities, functions and operations to ensure policies, rules, regulations, and directives are appropriately implemented, while assigning and evaluating key subordinates for satisfaction of performance standards. • Actively participate in full agency budgeting process, reviewing input from the districts and divisions, as well as revising and preparing final recommendations for assigned areas. ► Noted Accomplishments: Preserved remarkable staff retention rate, with 50% of agency maintaining 10+ years of employment with office. Spearheaded efforts to introduce more efficient vehicles to the fleet; new hybrids reduced fuel consumption by about 65%. Successfully restructured Human Resources in order to capture more applicants in highly competitive job market. Observed overall continuing decline in crime rates for our community, as a result of effective overall program oversight. Constructed valuable community partnerships and collected funds to provide new equipment for several facilities.
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MAJOR, BUREAU OF SUPPORT SERVICES
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Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
Position serving directly to Chief Deputy directing large number of certified & non-certified personnel, administration of all applicable laws and regulations, completion of staff evaluations, and regular meeting coordination with allied agencies. • Prioritized, assigned, supervised and reviewed subordinates; provided overall technical and administrative direction and assisted with training, evaluation and disciplinary processes. • Coordinated, directed, and supervised all activities… Show more Position serving directly to Chief Deputy directing large number of certified & non-certified personnel, administration of all applicable laws and regulations, completion of staff evaluations, and regular meeting coordination with allied agencies. • Prioritized, assigned, supervised and reviewed subordinates; provided overall technical and administrative direction and assisted with training, evaluation and disciplinary processes. • Coordinated, directed, and supervised all activities within the bureau, while conferring with other law enforcement agencies, courts and county departments as needed. • Ensured appropriate implementation of policies, procedures, rules, regulations, general orders and/or Sheriff’s directives by division Commanders. • Developed and reviewed standard operating procedures to formulate relevant improvements and meet court rulings, accommodate changes in professional standards, and boost overall operational efficiency. • Responded to citizen inquiries and complaints as necessary, and initiated investigations when appropriate. • Audited logs, records, reports and correspondence to ascertain accuracy and timeliness of completion. • Prepared reports, budget requests, requisitions and other administrative documents; explained and justified requests. • Participated in workshops for staffing & equipment, conferences, seminars & meetings to develop proposals and plans. ► Noted Accomplishments: Launched efforts to reorganize and innovate entire Aviation Section, streamlining operational efficiency. Directly supported in total revision of documented agency Goals and Objectives. Independently revamped and improved performance evaluations and performance improvement strategy plans.
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MAJOR, BUREAU OF DETENTION
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Sep 2005 - Jan 2013
Position answering to Executive Officer and handling supervision and coordination of jail operations and correctional security, administering applicable laws, rules, and regulations and responsible for all personnel & operational management functions. • Prepared, directed, supervised, and coordinated all activities within the Corrections Bureau. • Maintained overall technical and administrative direction while assisting with training, evaluation and disciplinary processes for all staff… Show more Position answering to Executive Officer and handling supervision and coordination of jail operations and correctional security, administering applicable laws, rules, and regulations and responsible for all personnel & operational management functions. • Prepared, directed, supervised, and coordinated all activities within the Corrections Bureau. • Maintained overall technical and administrative direction while assisting with training, evaluation and disciplinary processes for all staff under direct supervision. • Organized and conducted meetings with multiple community partners for information and problem solving purposes. • Approved ongoing expenditures for Corrections, Civil and Court Security budgets. • Developed and reviewed standard operating procedures to ensure consistent compliance with agency standards. • Verified compliance and insured professional standards were applied through inspections, accreditation reports, and documents submitted by staff. • Conducted regular inspections of facility to ascertain all physical conditions met or exceeded agency standards. ► Noted Accomplishments: Developed Aquaculture Program to teach inmates basic employment skills while offsetting operational budget costs. Initiated successful partnership between Charlotte County Sheriff's Office and Suncoast Humane Society to pair non-violent inmate offenders with adoption-challenged shelter canines, and teach inmates basic dog training. Cultivated cooperative program between Charlotte County Government and Sheriff’s Office to employ inmates in lawn maintenance work on county properties, directly resulting in long-term employment placement for many participants.
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CAPTAIN, SECURITY COMMANDER
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Apr 2002 - Sep 2005
Position reporting to Bureau of Corrections Commander and requires planning, supervision, and coordination of all correction security, control of jail operations, administration of all related regulations, and oversight of all division employees. • Programmed, administered, supervised and coordinated all activities within the Jail program. • Supervised and evaluated the work of all subordinates; assisted with training, evaluation and disciplinary processes. • Personally ensured full… Show more Position reporting to Bureau of Corrections Commander and requires planning, supervision, and coordination of all correction security, control of jail operations, administration of all related regulations, and oversight of all division employees. • Programmed, administered, supervised and coordinated all activities within the Jail program. • Supervised and evaluated the work of all subordinates; assisted with training, evaluation and disciplinary processes. • Personally ensured full compliance with policies, procedures, rules, regulations, general orders and/or Sheriff’s directives, and Florida model Jail Standards by all bureau members. • Approved expenditures from bureau budget and developed and reviewed standard operating procedures to make recommendations for continuous updates and improvement. • Responded to citizen inquiries and complaints as needed, and regularly held meetings with community parties for information and problem solving purposes. • Prepared reports, budget requests, requisitions and other administrative documents; explained requests for staffing and equipment; and participated in conferences, seminars and meetings to actively develop proposals and plans.
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DEPUTY; CORPORAL; SERGEANT; LIEUTENANT
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Mar 1993 - Apr 2002
Successfully worked through ranks, in process was tasked with care, custody and control of inmates and ongoing management of employees. As Lieutenant, held working title of Assistant Commander, and then Security Commander. • Responded to large variety of citizen complaints, both orally and in writing. • Handled multiple HR functions, maintained records, prepared reports, and reviewed time sheets. • Assumed operational control as directed in the absence of correctional commander… Show more Successfully worked through ranks, in process was tasked with care, custody and control of inmates and ongoing management of employees. As Lieutenant, held working title of Assistant Commander, and then Security Commander. • Responded to large variety of citizen complaints, both orally and in writing. • Handled multiple HR functions, maintained records, prepared reports, and reviewed time sheets. • Assumed operational control as directed in the absence of correctional commander. • Completed all appropriate paperwork thoroughly and accurately, ensuring proper procedures were followed. • Provided safe transport for inmate appointments and counseled inmates on large variety of situations. • Collaborated with Public Defender's Office and Department of Parole and Probation regarding inmate status. ► Noted Accomplishments: Honored with Sheriff's Medal for heroic actions in saving the life of an inmate in March 2001. Honored with Good Conduct Award in January 1999 for years of honorable and faithful service. Earned Multiple Commendations and Letters of Appreciation from the Sheriff's Executive Staff and public.
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Florida Department of Corrections
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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700 & Above Employee
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CORRECTIONS OFFICER
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Mar 1992 - Mar 1993
Position tasked with care, custody and control of inmates. Also served as member of Correctional Emergency Response Team. • Supervised inmates and observed traffic around compound, conducting regular patrols of quarters and work areas. • Maintained proper security of inmates being transported. • Kept thorough and active working knowledge of communication and other electronic equipment. • Maintained and demonstrated proficiency in use and care of firearms, restraint methods and… Show more Position tasked with care, custody and control of inmates. Also served as member of Correctional Emergency Response Team. • Supervised inmates and observed traffic around compound, conducting regular patrols of quarters and work areas. • Maintained proper security of inmates being transported. • Kept thorough and active working knowledge of communication and other electronic equipment. • Maintained and demonstrated proficiency in use and care of firearms, restraint methods and equipment and emergency measures, and maintained detailed and accurate records of equipment, supplies and all relevant items. Show less Position tasked with care, custody and control of inmates. Also served as member of Correctional Emergency Response Team. • Supervised inmates and observed traffic around compound, conducting regular patrols of quarters and work areas. • Maintained proper security of inmates being transported. • Kept thorough and active working knowledge of communication and other electronic equipment. • Maintained and demonstrated proficiency in use and care of firearms, restraint methods and… Show more Position tasked with care, custody and control of inmates. Also served as member of Correctional Emergency Response Team. • Supervised inmates and observed traffic around compound, conducting regular patrols of quarters and work areas. • Maintained proper security of inmates being transported. • Kept thorough and active working knowledge of communication and other electronic equipment. • Maintained and demonstrated proficiency in use and care of firearms, restraint methods and equipment and emergency measures, and maintained detailed and accurate records of equipment, supplies and all relevant items. Show less
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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AVIONICS MECHANIC SERGEANT
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Aug 1987 - Sep 1991
The avionic mechanic performs maintenance on tactical-communications-security, communication, navigation and flight control equipment. • Perform maintenance checks on aircraft flight controls, stabilization systems, avionics and controlled cryptographic equipment. • Maintain common/special tools and equipment. • Troubleshoot equipment and diagnose repairs. • Maintain shop and bench stock for aircraft avionics equipment. The avionic mechanic performs maintenance on tactical-communications-security, communication, navigation and flight control equipment. • Perform maintenance checks on aircraft flight controls, stabilization systems, avionics and controlled cryptographic equipment. • Maintain common/special tools and equipment. • Troubleshoot equipment and diagnose repairs. • Maintain shop and bench stock for aircraft avionics equipment.
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Education
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Florida Gulf Coast University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration -
Edison Community College
Associate of Science in Criminal Justice Technology