Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Adrian Smith

Hampton

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Sussex I State Prison, excelling in effective leadership and incident command. Proven track record in enhancing public safety and operational efficiency, while mentoring junior officers. Strong situational awareness and team management skills, successfully reducing contraband incidents through vigilant monitoring and proactive interventions.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Building Commander/ Shift Commander

Sussex State Prison Complex
06.2018 - 10.2024
  • Enhance public safety for Commonwealth of Virginia citizens, Department of Corrections staff and offenders.
  • Oversee the daily operations of the Restrictive Housing Unit as the Building Commander, and the facility as a Shift Commander.
  • Offender case management and classification training and experience.
  • Completed detailed incident reports when required, contributing to a comprehensive organizational record system.
  • Coordinated staff, and logistics operations during emergency.

Yard Sergeant

Sussex I State Prison
03.2017 - 06.2018
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Monitoring and controlling offender mass movement for the entire institution while working on the yard.
  • Direct daily supervision of staff and offenders to ensure the high quilty of safety and security of the facility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Senior Canine Officer

Sussex I State Prison
04.2010 - 03.2017
  • Successfully completed Virginia Department of Corrections Patrol Canine Program.
  • Utilized patrol canine to enhance public safety for Commonwealth of Virginia citizens, Department of Corrections staff and offenders.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing redundancies and increasing operational efficiency.
  • Mentored junior officers, providing guidance and support to foster professional development and career progression.
  • Enhanced officer safety with introduction of new protective gear and safety protocols.

Correctional Officer

Sussex I State Prison
09.1999 - 04.2010
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Maintained safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gates Co. High School
Gatesville, NC

Skills

  • Effective leadership
  • Incident command
  • Situational awareness
  • Team management
  • Team leadership

Timeline

Building Commander/ Shift Commander

Sussex State Prison Complex
06.2018 - 10.2024

Yard Sergeant

Sussex I State Prison
03.2017 - 06.2018

Senior Canine Officer

Sussex I State Prison
04.2010 - 03.2017

Correctional Officer

Sussex I State Prison
09.1999 - 04.2010

High School Diploma -

Gates Co. High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Adrian Smith