Bridgett Tisdale
Pamplin
Summary
Dynamic compliance leader with extensive experience at Piedmont Regional Jail Authority, excelling in audit coordination and staff supervision. Proven ability to enhance training programs and ensure adherence to PREA standards. Recognized for critical thinking and adaptability, driving successful outcomes in complex regulatory environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Compliance and Accreditation
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority
Farmville
01.2023 - Current
- A leadership role for ensuring the facility adheres to all relevant legal laws, BOLRJ standards, and policy requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of all compliance activities including audits, investigations and corrective actions taken when needed.
- Provided guidance to management on compliance-related issues or concerns.
- Created and managed training classes to educate new hires and existing employees about compliance concerns.
- PREA Coordinator - Train and educate staff, offenders, volunteers, and contractors on PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act), and ensure all PREA standards and guidelines are updated and in compliance. Investigating incidents and serving as a point of contact for staff, inmates, and outside agencies in PREA-related matters.
- Grievance Coordinator - Address issues reported by the inmate population, and ensure all matters are resolved according to the policy.
- Programs Supervisor - Supervise and coordinate the daily functions of programs offered in the facility, such as, but not limited to: Home Electronic Monitoring, Work Release, Re-entry, Academic, and Religious programs. Attend Re-entry Council meetings when scheduled.
Administrative Sergeant
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority
Farmville
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Conduct all duties that involve the PREA Manager, Grievance Coordinator, and the Program Supervisor.
- Also serve as a backup for the Classification Dept. For placing offenders in the housing unit according to their security level.
- Involved in the ICC (Institutional Classification Committee) to conduct interviews with offenders for detention reasons.
Records Sergeant
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority
Farmville
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Supervise and schedule staff, while conducting all duties that involve the daily functions of the records department.
- Communicate with other agencies, organizing inmate transports, court appearances, and serving warrants.
- Maintaining inmate criminal records in the JMS (Jail Management System) and LIDS (Local Inmate Data System).
Transportation Lieutenant/Kitchen Supervisor
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority
Farmville
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Supervise staff and schedule all transports day by day.
- Maintain jail vehicles.
- Supervise kitchen staff and oversee the kitchen to make sure it was functioning to its highest potential.
Administrative Sergeant
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority
Farmville
01.2014 - 01.2017
- PREA Coordinator- Train/Educate staff, offenders, volunteers, and contractors on PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) and ensure all PREA standards and guidelines are updated and in compliance.
- Grievance Coordinator- Address issues reported by the inmate population, and ensure all matters are resolved according to the policy.
- Programs Supervisor- Supervise and coordinate the daily functions of programs offered in the facility such as but not limited to: OHome Electronic Monitoring, Work Release, Re-entry, Academic and Religious programs.
- Serves as a backup to the Classification Dept., and to the Records Dept. supervisor as needed.
Records Clerk
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority
Farmville
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Organize and maintain inmates’ files.
- Calculating inmate sentences.
- Help schedule inmate court appearances.
- Serve court documents.
Security Officer/Commissary Clerk
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority
Farmville
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Supervise the inmate population.
- Enforce rules and regulations in the facility.
- Transport inmates to and from court appearances, other facilities, and appointments.
- Completed the booking process for all newly admitted arrestees.
- Collect and place orders for inmates and maintain proper documentation.
- Maintain accurate stock of commissary items.
Security Sergeant
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority
Farmville
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Supervise staff to make sure all rules and regulations are enforced.
- Assisted with the preparation of shift schedules for assigned personnel and monitored their performance during shifts.
- Supervise the inmate population.
- Prepared daily activity reports and other required paperwork.
- Conducted regular inspections of facility equipment and systems for proper functioning and safety compliance.
- Participated in drills designed to test emergency response procedures.
Security Corporal
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority
Farmville
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Supervise floor officers.
- Ensure all daily activities are completed.
- Conducted regular inspections of facility equipment and systems for proper functioning and safety compliance.
Security Officer
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority
Farmville
01.1999 - 01.2006
- Supervise the inmate population and enforce the rules.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
Education
Central Va Criminal Justice Academy
Lynchburg, VA01.1999
General Academics -
Prince Edward High School
Farmville, VA01.1996
Skills
- Basic computer skills
- Critical thinking
- Audit coordination and processes (BOLRJ and PREA)
- Staff supervision and compliance monitoring
- Team player with leadership abilities
- Adaptable
- Team player with leadership abilities
- Policy analysis
References
Available upon request
Certification
- Thinking for a Change: Facilitator Training- 2014
- Decision Points Facilitator Training-2022
- VCIN/NCIC Operator
- VA Association of Regional Jails Leadership Initiative- 2017
- Crisis Intervention Team Trainer- 2021
- PREA Audit certification - 2014, 2018, 2020, & 2023
Professional Achievements
- Notary Public, 12/31/23
- Thinking for a Change: Facilitator Training, 2014
- Decision Points Facilitator Training, 2022
- Crisis Intervention Team Trainer, 2021
- NCIC/VCIN Operator
- VA Association of Regional Jails Leadership Initiative, 2017
- PREA Audit Certification, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2023
- LIDS (Local Inmate Data System) Technician
Affiliations
President of PRJ Employee committee
- Schedule committee meetings with staff
- Make sure the committee fulfills its purpose by promoting a healthy work environment for staff.
- Help organize events for staff through out the year (social events, dinners, job fairs, festivals, etc.)
- Help build and maintain positive relationships with other agencies outside of the facility.
Employee of the Quarter
Timeline
Director of Compliance and Accreditation
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority
01.2023 - Current
Administrative Sergeant
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority
01.2020 - 12.2022
Records Sergeant
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority
01.2019 - 01.2020
Transportation Lieutenant/Kitchen Supervisor
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority
01.2017 - 01.2019
Administrative Sergeant
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority
01.2014 - 01.2017
Records Clerk
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority
01.2013 - 01.2014
Security Officer/Commissary Clerk
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority
01.2008 - 01.2013
Security Sergeant
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority
01.2007 - 01.2008
Security Corporal
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority
01.2006 - 01.2007
Security Officer
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority
01.1999 - 01.2006
Central Va Criminal Justice Academy
General Academics -
Prince Edward High School
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