John Cochran

• Developed individualized graduation plans to support student success and retention.
• Coordinated with teachers and counselors to monitor academic progress and intervention strategies.
• Facilitated workshops on college readiness, financial aid, and career planning for students and families.
• Analyzed student data to identify at-risk individuals and implement targeted support measures.

• Supervised daily operations and staff activities within correctional facility, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Developed and implemented training programs for new correctional officers, enhancing team performance and safety awareness.
• Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify safety hazards and enforce security protocols effectively.
• Coordinated incident response efforts, managing crisis situations while maintaining order and safety in the facility.

• Supervise correctional officers, counselors, and support staff assigned to a housing unit

• Oversee the daily operations of an inmate housing unit to ensure safety, security, and order

• Ensure compliance with TDOC policies, procedures, and state regulations

• Conduct inmate classification reviews and make housing recommendations

• Monitor inmate behavior, disciplinary actions, and program participation

• Chair or participate in inmate disciplinary hearings (D Board) when assigned

• Serve as a liaison between upper administration (Warden/Assistant Warden) and unit staff

• Supervised daily operations of facility, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
• Developed and implemented training programs for staff to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Coordinated inmate rehabilitation programs, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth.
• Monitored and assessed behavior management strategies, improving overall inmate conduct and facility atmosphere.
• Conducted regular inspections of facilities, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Led crisis intervention efforts, effectively resolving conflicts while maintaining safety standards within the institution.
• Enhanced communication between shifts, improving overall facility operations continuity and effectiveness.
• Reduced inmate altercations with the introduction of conflict resolution initiatives.

• Enhanced inmate safety by conducting thorough cell searches and confiscating contraband items.
• Effectively managed high-stress situations while maintaining professionalism, demonstrating strong leadership skills under pressure.
• Maintained order within the facility by enforcing institutional rules and regulations consistently.
• Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
• Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.