Steven Barker

Experience

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  US Army

  Jun 1987 - Jun 1990

  Military Policeman

  I served as a US Army Military Policeman in West Germany from 1987 to 1990.Performig Basic Law Enforcement Duties with an emphasis in Physical Security and Material Control. Member of the Personnel Reliability Program, accelerated promotion to Specialist and supervised a team of four soldiers.

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  Walla Walla County Sheriff

  Jul 1990 - Oct 1993

  Jail Correctional Officer

  As a Jail Correctional Officer I conducted routine and emergency head counts. Booking and receiving of both male and female perpetrators. Made rounds at specified intervals. Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined bed assignments. Searched the building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband. Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals. Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards. Show less

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  Washington State Department of Corrections

  Jul 1993 - Apr 1999

  Correctional Officer

  Under the direction and supervision of the on duty sergeant; Made rounds, conducted head counts, received and accounted for inmate personal possessions, conducted searches of buildings, grounds, living quarters, and common areas.

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  Argus Investigations and Security LLC

  Jun 1996 - May 1998

  Loss Prevention Detective

  Conducted loss prevention activities and investigations as a contractor for area grocery stores.

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  Washington Department of Corrections

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2004

  Sergeant

  As a Correctional Sergeant, I supervised up to fifteen correctional officers on a daily basis and reported to the on duty Shift Lieutenant and /or Unit Manager for the area that I worked. Supervised and maintained the custody and control of up to 400 inmates, supervised and conducted routine and emergency head counts at the direction of the shift lieutenant according to department policy

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  Washington State Department of Corrections

  Apr 2004 - Oct 2023

  Correctional Program Manager of four, 198-bed, Close Custody adult male correctional living units, two, 256-Bed Medium Custody adult male correctional living units, a Sustainable Practices Lab and the facility library system. We take pride in leading the nation by offering and facilitating Evidence-Based programs and Cognitive Behavioral Change programs with our classification and custody personnel. We have set goals to provide pathways for educating adult male offenders in basic education, secondary education, post-secondary education, vocational training, and family-oriented programming to promote reunification and re-entry success. Show less As a CUS, I am responsible for the overall administration, custody and security of a 198 bed Close Custody General Population living unit. I am also responsible for the safety and well-being of all staff, visitors, and offenders who enter the unit. As a CUS I am responsible for working with staff under my supervision to determine appropriate classification and programming assignments for offenders in my unit. As the Segregation CUS, I had the overall responsibility for and supervision of the Intensive Segregation Unit at WSP. Supervised a staff of three sergeants, fifteen officers, and on e correctional counselor. The ISU house up to 100 high risk and problematic offenders. Show less As a Correctional Lieutenant, I was responsible for the overall security of the institution during the shift that I was assigned. I was also responsible for the safety and well-being of all staff, visitors, and offenders within the perimeter of the institution. As the Washington State Penitentiary. Assignment Lieutenant I was responsible for collaborating with other staff to determine housing assignments and appropriate program assignments for offenders. Managed the Mail and the Property Departments, as well as the Clerical Department. I was also assigned the additional duties as the temporary Administrative Lieutenant of the Minimum Security Units for a short time. Show less

  • Director-Office of Executive Excellence

    Nov 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Associate Superintendent

    Aug 2019 - Nov 2022

  • Correctional Program Manager

    Sept 2015 - Aug 2019

  • Correctional Unit Supervisor

    Oct 2013 - Sept 2015

  • Lieutenant

    Apr 2004 - Nov 2013
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  Walla Walla Community College

  Jan 2020 - now

  Adjunct Professor Of Business/Assistant Baseball Coach
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  Walla Walla County Corrections

  Oct 2023 - now

  Jail Commander-Walla Walla County