Marcus M. Hodges
Fredericksburg
Summary
- Twenty-five (25) years' experience in the Virginia Department of Corrections.
- Proven results oriented leader and manager.
- Highly regarded as national expert on Community Corrections
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director-Community Supervision Services
Court Services Offender Supervision Agency
03.2017 - Current
- Oversee supervision services to include the supervision of probationers, and supervised release case for the District of Columbia.
- Ensure all departmental policies and procedures are followed and manage multi-million-dollar budget.
- Ensure agency performance measures are being met.
- Accomplishments
- Improved performance measures in all areas. (Leading People)
- Created leadership academy for front line supervisors. (Leading Change)
- Improve relationships with law enforcement partners. (Building Coalitions)
- Updated all policies and procedures.
- Implemented Evidence Based Practices with fidelity.
Regional Administrator
Virginia Department of Corrections
10.2011 - 03.2017
- Supervised fifteen (15) probation and parole districts, two (2) Community Correctional Facilitates, and eight (8) Community Residential programs.
- Ensured all departmental policies and procedures are followed.
- Managed regional budget and reallocated monies to ensure equal distribution.
- Provide coaching and counseling to all Unit Heads as it related to personnel matters.
- Accomplishments
- Created statewide workload formula to ensure workload/case load equity. Results Driven
- Developed Statewide voice verification system to properly supervise low risk offenders. This strategy reduced caseload/workload. Leading Change, Leading People, Results Driven
- Reduced region total caseload by 10%. Leading People, Leading Change
- Created family reunification events in every districts utilizing local reentry councils. Building Coalitions
- Appointed by Governor McAuliffe to serve on Parole Commission. Building Coalitions
- Reduced treatment expenditures to 0%. Business Acumen
Chief Probation and Parole Officer
Virginia Department of Corrections
06.2006 - 10.2011
- Managed an adult community corrections unit.
- The unit consisted of thirty-eight (38) employees and supervised approximately 2100 offenders.
- Ensured that all staff adhered to policy and procedures and were align with the vision and mission of the agency.
- Managed all resources to include fiscal and managed activities, (unit Operations) services, and staff assignment.
- Accomplishments
- Created Probation Stat model to examine workload/caseload equity. Results Driven
- Utilized Proactive Community Supervision model (PCS) to change the way business case conducted. Leading Change, Leading People, Results Driven
- Partnered with Department of Social Services to create local reentry council. These council assisted offenders into successful reintegration into society. Building Coalitions
- Partnered with Faith based organizations to improve offender services. Building Coalitions
- Developed team supervision to improve supervision services. Leading People, Leading Change
- Managed all fiscal responsibilities and save money by reducing overtime. Business Acumen
Corrections Program Specialist (IPA)
National Institute of Corrections
11.2004 - 06.2006
- Facilitated training to state and local Department of Corrections agencies nationwide on Transition from Prison to Community Initiative, Evidence Based Practice, Organizational Change and Improving organizational culture.
- Handled technical assistance requests and served as Project Manager for training newly hired Probation and Parole Chiefs.
- Accomplishments
- Partnered with Sam Houston State University to coordinate training for newly hired Probation/Parole Executives. Building Coalitions
- Managed Probation/Parole Executives and Capacity Building Networks. Leading People
- Ensured technical assistance requests were fiscally responsible. Business Acumen
- Facilitated Organizational Culture/Change at various Prisons across the county. Leading People, Leading Change
Deputy Chief Probation/Parole Officer
Virginia Department of Corrections
11.2004 - 06.2002
- Supervise thirteen (13) Probation and Parole Officer to ensure they were in compliance with the standards of supervision.
- I approved arrest warrants and provided training.
- Conducted initial and annual case reviews and serve as Duty Administrator.
- Accomplishments
- Partnered with US Marshal Service and City of Richmond Police Department to apprehend violent fugitives. Building Coalitions
- Supervise and train newly hired Probation and Parole Officers. Leading People
- Developed model in which Probation and Parole Officer were assigned to a Police Pricient. Leading Change, Leading People
Regional Manager
Virginia Department of Corrections
02.2000 - 06.2002
- Assisted the Regional Administrator in preparing preliminary performance evaluations of Chiefs in assigned districts.
- Monitored the day-to-day operations of assigned districts and programs with respect to key indicators including caseload/workload, finances, standards of supervision, firearms, and personnel issues.
- Provided technical supervision and assistance to assigned programs and districts to assure achievement of stated objectives.
- Functioned as the DOC liaison and Regional Administrator designee with local officials.
- Accomplishments
- As Acting Chief in District #36 (Alexandria) helped locate temporary and permanent office location. Leading People, Leading Change
- Partnered with Community Services Board (CSB) to improve substance abuse services. Building Coalitions
- Converted Correctional Field Unit to alternative Community Corrections program. Leading People, Leading Change
- Develop reentry strategies and hired Transition Specialist to assist Districts with improving reentry efforts. Leading Change
Senior Probation Officer
Virginia Department of Corrections
12.1996 - 02.2000
- Serve as part of the Administrative team with Superintendent and Asst.
- Superintendent.
- Supervise three (3) Probation Officers and one (1) Counselor.
- Coordinated with Probation and Parole Districts regarding referrals and violations.
- Oversaw all treatment programs and ensured they are in accordance with established guidelines.
- Accomplishments
- Assisted in converting five (5) Correctional Field Units to Community Corrections programs. Leading People, Leading Change
- Worked with faith based community to provide services to offenders at each of the programs. Building Coalitions
- Studied recidivism rates and determine that offenders sentenced to Community Correctional Facilities recidivate at lower rate. Results Driven
- Create Cost Avoidance for state by having Offenders pay for room and board, and transportation. Business Acumen, Results Driven
Education
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
Florida Metropolitan University
Tampa, FloridaBachelor of Science -
Virginia Union University
Richmond, VirginiaSkills
- Budget management
- Data analysis
- Policy writing
- Performance evaluation
- Evidence based practices
- Project management
- Staff development
- Team building
- Regulatory compliance
- Coalition building
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Change management
- Strategic planning
- Risk assessment
- Administrative support
- Staff scheduling
- Performance evaluations
Awards
- Virginia Department of Corrections, Directors Award 'Teamwork', 2011
- Virginia Department of Corrections, Directors Award 'Innovation', 2014
- Middle Atlantic States Correctional Association, President's Award for Innovation in Corrections, 2018
- Sam Houston State, Probation Executive of the Year, 2020
Professional Development
- Graduate of Virginia Executive Institute.
- Attended FBI Citizens Academy.
- Vice President of American Probation/Parole Association.
- Past-President of National Association of Probation Executives.
- Recognized (Nationwide) motivational speaker on Corrections.
Timeline
Associate Director-Community Supervision Services
Court Services Offender Supervision Agency
03.2017 - Current
Regional Administrator
Virginia Department of Corrections
10.2011 - 03.2017
Chief Probation and Parole Officer
Virginia Department of Corrections
06.2006 - 10.2011
Corrections Program Specialist (IPA)
National Institute of Corrections
11.2004 - 06.2006
Deputy Chief Probation/Parole Officer
Virginia Department of Corrections
11.2004 - 06.2002
Regional Manager
Virginia Department of Corrections
02.2000 - 06.2002
Senior Probation Officer
Virginia Department of Corrections
12.1996 - 02.2000
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
Florida Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Science -
Virginia Union University