Donald Lewis
Jackson
Summary
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Dedicated and experienced Corrections Professional with a proven track record of effective leadership and operational management within correctional facilities. Working with other dedicated people to ensure positive, effective implementation of programs designed to benefit our offender's population. Reduce recidivism by the implementation of these programs designed for and directed at our residents. Work closely with the administrators and staff responsible for these programs, to ensure success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Administrator II
KDOC/SSCC
07.2021 - Current
- Oversaw the overall functioning of a housing unit, ensuring inmate success post-release.
- Supervised Unit Administrator I's and ensured ACA compliance.
- Managed Special Management Unit (SMU) operations.
- Addressed on-ground unit issues promptly.
CNT Commander
SSCC
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Led facility Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), ensuring comprehensive training and coordination with external agencies.
- Coordinated joint training with Probation & Parole (P&P) and local law enforcement.
- Contributed to equipping the team with the latest equipment.
- Reason for Leaving: Balancing duties as a UA 2.
Correctional Captain
KDOC/SSCC
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Supervised 2nd shift operations, ensuring post coverage.
- Conducted staff counseling and facilitated training.
- Maintained shift reports and ensured policy adherence.
PREA Compliance Manager
KDOC/EKCC
08.2015 - 03.2019
- Conducted PREA investigations and monitored compliance. Provided staff training and monitored for retaliation.
Internal Affairs Supervisor
KDOC/EKCC
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Conducted investigations on staff and visitors.
- Collaborated with Kentucky State Police on external cases.
- Supervised Internal Affairs staff and conducted cell searches.
Correctional Lieutenant
KDOC/EKCC
02.2015 - 04.2016
- Supervised Sergeants and Correctional Officers.
- Served as Operations Lieutenant, running shifts in the absence of the captain.
- Conducted investigations, walked through, and responded to emergencies.
Interim Chief of Security (Major)
CCA/OCCC
08.2010 - 09.2011
- Oversaw facility operations according to policies and procedures.
- Conducted internal investigations and addressed staffing and overtime issues.
- Collaborated with leadership and external monitors to resolve operational challenges.
Shift Supervisor (Captain)
CCA/OCCC
10.2007 - 08.2010
- Managed shift staffing and operations scheduled staff.
- Conducted unit walkthroughs, documented issues, and coordinated inmate transport, monitored yards and cells.
Education
Associate Degree - Computer Electronics
Lees College
01-1986
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Professionalism in completing work-related activities
- Effective multitasking and decision-making in high-stress situations
- Critical thinking and data analysis for forecasting positive outcomes
- Adaptability to the evolving needs of the Department of Corrections
- Very good listening skills
- Behavioral management
- Policy implementation
- Policy development
- Inmates counseling
- Positive attitude
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team leadership
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Professional and courteous
Affiliations
- ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE KENTUCKY COUNCIL OF CRIME AND DELINQUENCY
- ACTIVE MEMBER CORRECTIONS PEACE OFFICER FOUNDATION
- FACILITY CLUB CORDINATOR
Certification
- FEMA TRAINING: NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS) 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 COMPLETED BASIC CRISIS NEGOTIATION TRAINING
- PREA TRAINED INVESTIGATOR
- COMPLETED BASIC CRISIS NEGOTIATIONS COURSE (40HRS)
- DOC; CLASSIFICATION TRAININMG
Interests
Physical Fitness, Homesteading, Fishing
Timeline
CNT Commander
SSCC
11.2021 - 11.2023
Unit Administrator II
KDOC/SSCC
07.2021 - Current
Correctional Captain
KDOC/SSCC
09.2020 - 07.2021
Internal Affairs Supervisor
KDOC/EKCC
04.2016 - 08.2016
PREA Compliance Manager
KDOC/EKCC
08.2015 - 03.2019
Correctional Lieutenant
KDOC/EKCC
02.2015 - 04.2016
Interim Chief of Security (Major)
CCA/OCCC
08.2010 - 09.2011
Shift Supervisor (Captain)
CCA/OCCC
10.2007 - 08.2010
Associate Degree - Computer Electronics
Lees College
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
2019 KDOC HERO AWARD RECIPIENT, EKCC S.A.I.L. LEADERSHIP COURSE GRADUATE, SUPERVISOR OF THE QUARTER (2ND QUARTER, 2021), 2021 KDOC HERO AWARD RECIPIENT (2ND), 2006 Security Supervisor of the Year (CCA/LAC)