Monica Bloise
Novato
Summary
Dynamic Correctional Lieutenant with extensive experience at the State of California, excelling in staff supervision and incident investigation. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency through effective training programs and crisis management. Skilled in policy enforcement and de-escalation techniques, fostering a secure environment for both staff and incarcerated individuals.
Retired from the State of California February 1, 2025.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Lieutenant
State of California
05.2015 - 02.2025
- Supervised daily operations of correctional facility, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
- Developed and implemented training programs for correctional staff, enhancing performance and operational efficiency.
- Coordinated incident response strategies, managing crises effectively to maintain facility security and order.
- Conducted regular evaluations of incarcerated people's behavior, facilitating rehabilitation through targeted intervention plans.
- Completed investigations filled by incarcerated people against correctional staff.
- Participated in institution classification and disciplinary committees and prepared reports.
- Conducted disciplinary hearings for incarcerated people.
Correctional Sergeant
State of California
08.2005 - 05.2015
- Supervised daily operations and staff activities in high-security environment.
- Enforced institutional policies, ensuring compliance and safety among incarcerated people and staff by providing on-the-job training.
- Trained and mentored junior officers on protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify security vulnerabilities, reported infractions of rules and regulations, and recommended improvements.
Correctional Officer
State of California
11.1997 - 08.2005
- Enforced facility regulations, ensuring safety and security of incarcerated people and staff.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify and mitigate potential hazards within the correctional environment.
- Monitored incarcerated behavior, responding to disturbances with appropriate de-escalation techniques.
- Coordinated inmate activities, ensuring compliance with schedules and facility rules.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05-1996
Skills
- Incarcerated people and staff supervision
- Weapons handling; baton, firearms, and chemical agents
- Contraband control
- Mental health awareness
- Incident investigation
- Suicide prevention
- De-escalation techniques
- Policy enforcement
- Security protocols
- Staff scheduling
- Employee coaching
- Inmate classification
- Rules of conduct
- Job assignments
- Security procedures
- Inventory counting
Certification
BSIS Guard Registration - Expires 4/30/27.
Qualifying Firearm Permit for 40 & 9 mm - Expires 12/31/27.
Basic Life Support - Expires 9/30/27.
Timeline
Correctional Lieutenant
State of California
05.2015 - 02.2025
Correctional Sergeant
State of California
08.2005 - 05.2015
Correctional Officer
State of California
11.1997 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California State University, Sacramento