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Wesley Baumgarner

Vacaville

Summary

Dynamic Correctional Lieutenant with extensive experience at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Proven expertise in crisis response and investigative reporting, complemented by strong leadership and training skills. Adept at managing complex situations and ensuring safety, with certifications in weapons instruction and emergency operations. Committed to maintaining high standards of security and integrity.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Lieutenant

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
10.2022 - Current
  • Assigned to the Office of Internal Affairs within CDCR
  • Investigate offender grievances alleging staff misconduct
  • Manage caseload
  • Research Policy and Procedures, gather evidence, interview involved offenders and staff
  • Work with Office of the Inspector General
  • Complete thorough Investigative Reports and submit to the Hiring Authorities (Wardens) for the associated Prison


Correctional Sergeant

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
11.2014 - 10.2022
  • Armory Sergeant (approximately 2 yrs.)
  • Coordinate Quarterly/Annual Weapons Qualifications for all Custody staff assigned to California Medical Facility (CMF Prison)
  • Maintain accountability/maintenance/inventory of all weapons, chemical agents, restraints, batons, radio's within CMF prison
  • Rangemaster Duties/Instruct PC 832 mandatory classes throughout year
  • In-Service Training (IST) Sergeant (approximately 4 yrs.)
  • Coordinate/Instruct weekly mandatory training for all Custody and Non-Custody Staff working at CMF prison
  • Administrative Segregation Sergeant
  • Supervise staff / offenders within CMF prison
  • Respond to disturbances/alarms or emergencies within CMF
  • Maintain Safety and Security of CMF prison

Correctional Officer

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
11.2001 - 10.2014
  • Worked numerous jobs within CMF prison to include Transportation of offenders to off grounds medical appointments/transfers/Court
  • Supervise offenders within housing units
  • Respond to disturbances/alarms/emergencies within CMF prison
  • Control offender movement
  • Maintain safety and security and conduct periodic counts of offenders
  • Search offenders/cells/common areas for contraband

Sergeant

United States Marine Corps
07.1994 - 07.1998
  • Infantryman (0311)
  • Squad Leader
  • Platoon Sergeant
  • Specialized in ground combat operations
  • Operate and maintain multiple weapons to include rifles
  • Teamwork and Leadership skills and training
  • Maintained physical fitness/maintained discipline/morale and well-being of our unit/platoon

Education

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA

Skills

  • Crisis Response Team (CRT-Swat) member at CMF Prison 2008-2018 (Hostage Rescue/Emergency Operations)
  • CDCR Weapons Rangemaster/Chemical Agents Instructor 2014 - Current
  • Expandable Baton Instructor 2011
  • Semi-Automatic Handgun Instructor Course 2016
  • Use of Force Instructor 2016-current
  • Alarm Response Instructor 2016
  • Weapons (Glock) Retention Instructor Course 2018
  • Glock Armorer's Course 2020
  • Less Lethal (40mm) Armorer Course 2021
  • Sturn Ruger (Mini 14) Armorer Course 2022

Timeline

Correctional Lieutenant

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
10.2022 - Current

Correctional Sergeant

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
11.2014 - 10.2022

Correctional Officer

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
11.2001 - 10.2014

Sergeant

United States Marine Corps
07.1994 - 07.1998

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Rio Hondo College
Wesley Baumgarner