RICHARD TODD BALL

ADDRESS: 6921 AUGUSTA DRIVE, PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS 71603

EMAIL ADDRESS: toddball2002@yahoocom

PHONE: (870) 717-9036

COLLEGE DEGREE: CRIMINAL JUSTICE (2006)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: State Department of Correction 27 years 3 months, including six years as instructor/supervisor at Training Academy (See duties and experience below *) Retired as a Deputy Warden at age 46.

Currently working with Sixth Judicial District. Auxiliary Probation Officer.

March 9, 2009 to April 1, 2014 worked 50 plus hours per week. Deputy Warden, East Arkansas Regional Unit, P. O. Box 180, Brickeys, AR 72320 (Supervisor: Danny Burl, Warden) Reason for leaving: retired

Duties: Assumed duties of warden in his absence. Investigated allegations and complaints made by Staff and Inmates. Reviewed Incidents for investigations. Collected evidence and statements for possible Internal Affairs investigation. Made recommendations for Internal Affairs to conduct investigations as well as assisted Law Enforcement in conducting investigations. Prepared case files. Interviewed staff and inmates. Investigated staff and Inmates for Sexual Misconduct under the PREA Act. Contacted Internal Affairs and conducted investigations for all criminal acts inside the unit. Provided testimony in all levels of State and Federal Court, civil and criminal court. Provided and conducted investigations and gave comprehensive report/outcome for Small Claims Court. Maintained logs and records of allegations. Conducted training/workshops for committees and new employees for compliance purposes. Supervised professional, protective, service, maintenance and administrative staff of approximately 500. Supervised maximum segregation unit of 2,000 Inmates. Supervised Mental Health Department and Medical Department. Reviewed and approved/disapproved variety of actions, policies and procedures. Directed correctional unit programs, monitored programs, conducted inspections of buildings and grounds. Assisted with developing correctional unit policies and writing correctional unit standard operating procedures. Investigated major incidents and complaints, counseled inmates, made decisions about corrective actions, wrote reports and documentation.. Served on committees such as the classification committee, furlough committee and work release committee, administrative hearing committee. Approved leave requests. Interviewed new employees. Assisted with budget. Monitored overtime. Chaired employee disciplinary review board. Worked with parole officers upon release of inmates from institution. Supervised the Emergency Response Team. Provided training for employees. Supervised Lee County Jail. Served as Deputy Warden over both Security and Operations of the Unit.

October 15, 2007 to March 8, 2009 Worked 50 plus hours per week. Deputy Warden, Grimes Unit, 300 Corrections Drive, Newport, AR 72112 (Supervisor: John Maples, Warden) Reason for leaving: Transferred to East Arkansas Regional Unit.

Duties: Same as duties at East Arkansas except for numbers and the supervision of Lee county jail.

During tenure at Grimes, served as adjunct teacher for ASU, Newport.

1

July 2, 2006 to October 14, 2007. Worked 44 plus hours per week. Captain, Varner Super Max Unit, P. O. Box 600, Grady, AR 71644 (Supervisor: Grant Harris, Warden) Reason for leaving: Promoted to Deputy Warden at Grimes Unit.

Duties: Oversaw all security aspects of movement of inmates. Supervised staff on how to inspect outside grounds and buildings for breach of security. Oversaw building operations. Supervised over fifty officers. Maintained logs on inmates and officers. Coordinated in-service training of officers. Recommended termination of employees. Approved leave time. Presented training programs. Wrote daily reports. Completed performance evaluations. Supervised inspections of officers. Responsible for unit management of 1900 inmates.

October 2, 2004 to July 1, 2006 Worked 44 plus hours per week. Captain, Pine Bluff Unit, 890 Freeline Drive, Pine Bluff, AR 71603 (Supervisor: Rick Toney, Warden) Reason for leaving: administrative assignment to Varner SuperMax.

Duties: Supervised drug testing, served as coordinator of drug testing. Oversaw all security aspects of movement of inmates. Supervised staff to inspect grounds and buildings for breach of security. Supervised over fifty officers. Maintained logs on 450 inmates and 100 officers. Coordinated inservice training of officers. Presented training programs. Took part in annual program planning. Researched other correctional facilities. Conducted needs assessment. Made work assignments.

January 30 , 2003-October 1, 2004 Worked 40 hours per week. Basic Correctional Officer Training (B.C.O.T) In-Service Supervisor, Training Academy, 100 Grimes Road, Tucker, AR 72168 (Supervisor: Kerry Clark) Reason for leaving: Promoted to Captain at Pine Bluff Unit.

*Duties: Opened academy each morning. Set curriculum, including research and implementation. Instructed curriculum material for pre-service employees. Coordinated Basic Correctional Officer Training classes. Established and maintained files on students’ training for Academy Supervisor. Researched material for lesson plans. Surveyed and reviewed training needs. Compiled lesson plans to meet needs. Provided technical assistance for coursework development. Assisted new personnel in job-related problems. Answered questions and provided information for students requesting same. Scheduled guest instructors to teach B.C.O.T classes. Made presentations at Wardens’ staff meetings, gave presentations outside agency. Served as Firearms Instructor Trainer and Red Cross Instructor Trainer. Coordinated and supervised employees in Emergency Preparedness training; graded and computed all scores. Supervised students in visits to unit in the state for institutional searches for contraband. Coordinated and trained Correctional Medical Services in security procedures and games inmates play for C.M.S. orientation for new employees. Evaluated and modified B.C.O.T program to reflect changes in policy and current information. Researched other correctional facilities.

March 14, 1998 to January 29, 2003 Worked 40 hours per week. Training Instructor, Training Academy, 100 Grimes Road, Tucker, AR 72168 (Supervisor: Fred Campbell) Reason for leaving: Promoted to BCOT In-Service Training Supervisor.

*Duties: Over Jail Standards training for Academy. Instructed curriculum material for pre and in-service employees, administered tests, graded tests, computed scores. Established and maintained files on students’ training for Academy Supervisor. Surveyed and reviewed to assess training needs. Compiled lesson plans according to needs. Answered informational requests. Updated existing coursework as needed. Performed visual checks of inmates assigned to the Academy. Transported inmates to and from work area. Supervised work of inmates. Toured physical plant to check for signs of vandalism or theft.

2

Ascertained ways to prevent same. Checked buildings, equipment and firearms for signs of wear or dysfunction. Performed preventive maintenance of vehicles. Prepared requisitions.

September 3, 1997 to March 13, 1998. Worked 44 plus hours per week. Lieutenant, JCJ/CF, 7206 W. 7th Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR 71603 (Supervisor: Thomas Hurst, Captain). Reason for leaving: promoted to Training Academy Instructor.

Duties: Supervised Jefferson County Jail. Inspected outside grounds and buildings for breach of security. Oversaw drug and alcohol testing. Served as team leader for E.R.T team. Called out work squads. Wrote major disciplinaries and reports. Investigated incidents, Counseled with inmates. Held minor disciplinary court. Sat in on promotion boards. Conducted building security checks and perimeter security checks. Monitored detainees’ activities. Discussed new or changes in regulations, policies and procedures. Supervised employees on shift, CO1s, CO11s and Sergeants. Made work assignments. Completed performance evaluation of officers on shift. Wrote monthly employee file notes. Supervised inspections of officers on shift to ensure compliance with rules and regulations. Supervised clearing of all counts on shift. Oversaw searches for contraband by officers on shift. Supervised visitation. Assisted with Parole Board meetings. Assisted in interviewing and hiring of new employees. Took disciplinary action and recommended termination of employees. Approved time off for employees. Supervised employees on all report writing. Oversaw employees’ weapons handling. Supervised employees on use of emergency equipment. Counseled with officers about day-to-day security activities. Wrote letters of commendation for or about employees deserving same.

June 4, 1990 to September 2, 1997. Worked 44 plus hours per week. Sergeant, JCJ/CF, 890 Freeline Drive, Pine Bluff, AR 71603. (Supervisor: Sonny Smith, Captain). Reason for leaving: Promoted to Lieutenant at Jefferson County Jail.

Duties: Cleared counts. Inspected outside and inside buildings for breach of security. Investigated incidents. Counseled with inmates and officers. Monitored detainee barracks. Investigated inmate complaints and problems. Maintained and utilized keys. Conducted area searches and body searches, confiscated contraband. Operated metal detectors. Submitted maintenance requests. Served as property officer. Acted as assistant shift supervisor. Gave work assignments to officers. Evaluated correctional officers on work performance. Sat in on promotion board at the Diagnostic and JCJ/CF units. Interviewed and assisted in hiring of new employees. Took disciplinary action and recommended termination of employees.

May 27, 1987 to June 3, 1990. Worked 44 plus hours per week. Correctional Officer, Diagnostic Unit, 890 Freeline Drive, Pine Bluff, AR 71603 (Supervisor: L. C. Davis, Captain) Reason for leaving: Promoted to Sergeant at JCJ/CF.

Duties: Performed counts. Monitored barracks. Performed searches. Wrote reports. Kept tower logs, time sheets, leave forms. Cleared counts. Escorted inmates. Inspected outside grounds for breach of security.

July 6, 1986 to December 29, 1986. Worked 44 plus hours per week. Correctional Officer, Diagnostic Unit, 890 Freeline Drive, Pine Bluff, AR 71603. (Supervisor: L.C. Davis). Reason for leaving: Pursuing degree in Criminal Justice.

Duties: Inspected outside grounds for breach of security. Held security over Inmates. Enforced rules. Performed searches. Wrote reports. Kept logs. Monitored barracks. Cleared counts.

3

EDUCATION

UAPB, August, 2005 to December 2006. Forty-three semesters hours. Degree in Criminal Justice conferred December 2006.

SEARK, August, 2003 to August, 2005. Thirty-four semester hours.

SEARK, August, 1994 to January, 1996. Nine semester hours.

UAM, January, 1989 to August, 1990. Fifteen semester hours.

UAM, September, 1985 to January, 1987. Twenty-five semester hours.

PINE BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL, Graduated May, 1985.

SERVICE and AWARDS

Chair, Program Committee, Southern States Correctional Association

Chair, Program Committee, United States Deputy Wardens’ Association Committee

Motivational Speaker. (Leadership seminars in and out of state; developed and presented on a regular basis a drama entitled “Lessons from Moses, a Great Leader.)

Curriculum Development, Lesson Preparation and Teaching Awards.

ADC Trainer of the Year (2000 and 2002)

Supervisor of the Year East Arkansas Regional Unit (2012)

Two-time finalist for the Arkansas Department of Correction Pinnacle Award, Deputy Warden of the Year

Two Awards of Achievement from Indiana University

Two Awards of Achievement from the National Institute of Corrections

Award of Achievement from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Academy

Award of Achievement from the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office

Award for Dedicated Service to the Jefferson County Jail/Correctional Facility

Special guest instructor at the West Virginia Training Academy

Special guest instructor, Louisiana Department of Correction Employee Association

Special guest instructor, Alabama Department of Correction Employee Association

Special guest instructor, Mississippi Department of Correction Employee Association

Guest teacher in Criminal Justice Departments UAPB and UALR

4

East Side Baptist Church youth minister and deacon for several years

Currently Volunteer Coach with Upward Basketball Program through Watson Chapel Baptist Church

VOLUNTEER WORK

Led D.A.R.E. Program in various schools.

Represented ADC at Career Days at the University of Central Arkansas and local high schools.

Participated in AETN fundraising telethons.

Featured speaker at various civic group meetings.

Featured speaker at State Chaplains’ breakfast.

Officiated ball games for local YMCA.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Active member of Watson Chapel Baptist Church, Pine Bluff, AR

Past member and Youth Director for 8 years, East Side Baptist Church, Pine Bluff, AR

SPECIAL SKILLS

Computer skills, including Power Point.

Familiar with typical office machines, Fax, Copy Machines, etc.

5

6