Jorge Maldonado
Greenfield
Summary
Experienced Correctional Captain skilled in staff supervision and policy enforcement. Led disciplinary hearings and conducted thorough investigations to ensure safety and security within correctional facilities. Strong communication and conflict resolution skills enhance operational integrity, while expertise in investigation techniques, report preparation, and staff training supports facility operations and inmate rehabilitation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Captain
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Soledad
05.2023 - 10.2025
- Chaired various committees, ensuring adherence to departmental policies and regulations.
Organized classification and staff meetings for effective inmate placement.
Conducted interviews and counseling sessions for inmates addressing personal issues.
Reviewed pre-release and board reports to enhance case understanding and documentation.
Led disciplinary hearings as chairperson of the unit disciplinary committee, ensuring due process for inmates.
Prepared employee performance appraisals, initiating corrective personnel actions when necessary.
Established cooperative working relationships with institutional staff to enhance teamwork.
Planned, organized, directed, and evaluated staff performance in compliance with relevant laws. - Supervised daily operations of correctional facility, enforcing safety protocols to maintain secure environment.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain security standards and facility conditions.
- Investigated inmate complaints against staff and other inmates, resolving issues to promote fairness and transparency.
Correctional Lieutenant
CDCR, OIA/AIU
Bakersfield
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Conducted investigations of inmate disturbances and incidents, leading to actionable insights and recommendations.
- Interviewed witnesses and suspects to collect statements and insights.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing findings and recommendations, facilitating informed decision-making and policy improvements.
- Provided training to new staff on investigation procedures to enhance effectiveness.
- Developed inquiry plan, scheduled and conducted interviews, and tracked activities from assignment to final submittal, ensuring thorough documentation and accountability.
Education
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA07-2001
Skills
- Recruitment and hiring
- Investigation methods
- Policy enforcement
- Grievance handling
- Incident investigation
- Rehabilitation programs
- Correctional Facility Operations
- Staff supervision
- performance appraisal
- effective communication
- problem solving
- De-escalation techniques
- Self motivation
- Professional demeanor
- First aid and CPR
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Correctional Captain
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
05.2023 - 10.2025
Correctional Lieutenant
CDCR, OIA/AIU
10.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice
Bakersfield College