Executive Director, Correctional Classification and Inmate Records Resume


Kenneth Benitez Executive Director, Correctional Classification and Inmate Records 614-555-4827 kenneth.benitez@example.com linkedin.com/example/kennethbenitez Columbus, OH 43215 STRENGTHS Classification judgment Reviewed difficult custody cases against verified records and policy criteria, giving leaders clear decisions they could defend. Records governance Built source document checks before high consequence actions. That simple pause protected accuracy when pressure was high. Executive coordination Connected facilities, courts, counsel, and justice partners on sensitive matters, keeping decisions moving without losing context. Staff development Used case reviews, targeted training, and practical references to help teams apply policy with greater consistency. Legal compliance Translated statutory and court requirements into operating guidance, giving frontline teams a clearer path through unusual cases. SKILLS Correctional classification Inmate records Sentence administration Custody assignments Restrictive housing Reception and evaluation Reentry programs Program management Policy development Legal compliance Staff training Performance management Strategic planning Transfer coordination Records accuracy LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER Deputy Executive Director, Classification and Records at Midland Corrections Authority (4.7 Years) Director, Classification and Sentence Administration at Lakeview Department of Corrections (3.8 Years) Classification Program Manager at North River Correctional Services (3.7 Years) Senior Classification Supervisor at Prairie County Corrections Bureau (3.8 Years) Correctional Classification Specialist at Capital Region Correctional Center (4.1 Years) SUMMARY Correctional operations executive with 16 years of progressively responsible experience leading inmate classification, centralized records, sentence administration, housing and custody assignments, transfers, reception and evaluation, restrictive housing, and reentry operations. More than 10 years of supervisory and management experience includes directing multidisciplinary leaders, setting operating standards, and translating statutory, court, and policy requirements into dependable services. Career experience covers program management, policy development, staff training, performance oversight, legal proceedings, and complex coordination with correctional institutions, courts, counsel, legal officials, and justice partners. Provides disciplined governance for high consequence inmate management services, balancing compliance, institutional safety, records accuracy, and continuity. Prepared to contribute executive judgment, consistent policy implementation, and accountable service delivery in a statewide correctional administration. EXPERIENCE Deputy Executive Director, Classification and Records Midland Corrections Authority January 2022 - Present Columbus, OH Leads centralized classification, records, sentence administration, reception, restrictive housing review, and transfer governance across a multi institution correctional system. Supervises senior managers, advises executive leadership, and coordinates high consequence custody matters with facilities, courts, counsel, and justice partners. Directed centralized classification and records operations, strengthening consistent inmate management across institutions. Established governance for restrictive housing reviews and custody assignments using documented policy and legal criteria. Led sentence calculation controls with source document verification before high consequence custody actions. Supervised senior managers through performance reviews, case monitoring, and targeted staff training. Coordinated complex transfers and sentence matters with facility executives, courts, counsel, and justice partners. Advised executive leadership on statutory issues and represented organizational interests during legal proceedings. Director, Classification and Sentence Administration Lakeview Department of Corrections March 2018 - December 2021 Toledo, OH Directed classification and sentence administration across secure facilities, integrating reception evaluation, custody scoring, transfer review, reentry transitions, and records controls. Managed leaders, strengthened policy guidance, and presented complex statutory and operational matters to senior executives and legal partners. Led classification programs across secure facilities, connecting reception evaluations with custody and transfer reviews. Reworked housing policy guidance, clarifying documentation standards for exceptions and review outcomes. Directed managers responsible for case review and records functions through training and quality reviews. Created compliance reviews covering policy, state requirements, federal requirements, and court directives. Coordinated reentry custody transitions and transfer decisions with institutional and community facing teams. Presented classification and sentence issues to senior leaders and legal partners through concise decision briefs. Classification Program Manager North River Correctional Services June 2014 - February 2018 Dayton, OH Managed classification programs covering custody levels, housing assignments, transfers, restrictive housing, and reassessments. Supervised classification specialists and records staff, resolved sentence documentation issues, and aligned case decisions with security factors, behavioral records, program needs, and policy requirements. Managed custody classification, housing assignments, transfers, restrictive housing, and scheduled case reassessments. Supervised specialists and records staff while reviewing high risk cases and coaching policy based documentation. Implemented review controls connecting recommendations with verified sentence data and behavioral records. Resolved sentence and legal document discrepancies before classification or transfer decisions reached approval. Coordinated difficult placement cases with facility leadership and external correctional stakeholders. Delivered training on policy changes and audit findings, improving consistent case interpretation. Senior Classification Supervisor Prairie County Corrections Bureau August 2010 - May 2014 Cincinnati, OH Supervised intake assessment, custody assignment, housing recommendation, restrictive housing review, and scheduled case review operations. Coordinated decisions with security, programs, health services, and records teams while supporting urgent court, safety, transfer, grievance, and legal matters. Supervised intake assessments and custody assignments, supporting timely placement recommendations for incoming inmates. Reviewed restrictive housing cases for evidence, documentation quality, and policy based justification. Built staff references for custody criteria, transfer documentation, and sentence record verification. Coordinated housing decisions with security, programs, health services, and records personnel. Monitored caseloads and shifted assignments for urgent court, safety, and transfer matters. Reconstructed classification decisions for grievances and legal inquiries using records, policies, and approvals. Correctional Classification Specialist Capital Region Correctional Center June 2006 - July 2010 Cincinnati, OH Conducted intake and periodic classification reviews using sentence, custody, behavior, program, and security information. Prepared documented housing recommendations, verified commitment data, maintained inmate management records, and coordinated case information across security, programs, and reentry teams. Conducted intake and periodic classification reviews using sentence, custody, behavior, and security information. Prepared housing and custody recommendations with documented rationale for supervisory approval. Verified sentence and commitment information before classification and transfer recommendations. Maintained classification files and entered approved decisions into inmate management systems. Coordinated case information with security, programs, and reentry staff to support placement decisions. Applied correctional laws, regulations, policies, and court requirements during complex case review. PROJECTS Statewide Classification Governance Review 2025 Reviewed classification governance, sentence verification, restrictive housing review, and transfer documentation practices. Connected policy standards with dependable records controls and clearer executive oversight. Reentry Custody Transition Framework 2023 Structured decision points for reentry related custody transitions, bringing institutional teams and community facing partners into one consistent operating approach. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Selected to facilitate Justice Records and Sentencing Practices Working Group, 2023 to Present. Recognized for sustained leadership in Correctional Classification Leadership Roundtable, 2019 to Present. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice University of Cincinnati GPA: 0 2006 Cincinnati, OH Coursework: Correctional systems, criminal law, public administration, sociology CERTIFICATIONS Correctional Leadership Development Training 2024 Evidence Based Decision Making Training 2025 TECHNICAL SKILLS Classification Systems: Custody scoring, Case reassessment, Housing criteria Inmate Records: Records controls, Classification files, Inmate management systems Sentence Administration: Sentence calculation, Commitment data, Sentence verification Custody Operations: Housing assignments, Custody levels, Transfer reviews Restrictive Housing: Housing reviews, Legal criteria, Case documentation Reception Services: Intake assessment, Reception evaluation, Placement review Reentry Operations: Reentry transitions, Program needs, Community coordination Policy Management: Policy development, Procedure implementation, Operating standards Compliance Requirements: State laws, Federal laws, Court requirements Leadership Systems: Performance reviews, Staff training, Quality monitoring Legal Coordination: Legal proceedings, Court coordination, Counsel liaison SKILLS Correctional classification Inmate records Sentence administration Custody assignments Restrictive housing Reception and evaluation Reentry programs Program management Policy development Legal compliance Staff training Performance management Strategic planning Transfer coordination Records accuracy PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Correctional Classification Leadership Roundtable, Member, 2019 to Present. Justice Records and Sentencing Practices Working Group, Facilitator, 2023 to Present. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST