Seth Perlman
Omaha
Summary
Skilled Associate Warden with background in managing correctional facilities. Experience includes overseeing daily operations, enforcing policies and procedures, and ensuring safety of inmates and staff. Strengths lie in leadership capabilities, problem-solving skills, and crisis management. Previous work has shown significant improvement in facility efficiency and reduction in security incidents.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Warden
Nebraska Department of Correctional Services
Omaha
07.2022 - Current
- Managed comprehensive operations at Omaha Correctional Center, encompassing multiple departments such as food service and medical.
Conducted weekly safety and security audits to identify risks and implement improvements.
Ensured compliance with 479 American Correctional Association standards across all functional areas.
Supervised educational programming and public information initiatives to enhance communication.
Led the accreditation process, maintaining high operational standards within the facility. - Maintain alignment with national standards for accreditation
- Review of all inmate misconduct and sanctions.
- Supervise and ensure financial accountability and budget oversight for all facility sectors.
- Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator.
- Oversee litigation and legislative activities for the facility.
Major
Nebraska Department of Correctional Services
Omaha
04.2021 - 07.2022
- conduct security assessments of state correctional facilities, including physical infrastructure and audit documentation.
- manage emergency management division
- manage safety and sanitation operations
- manage and direct state medium/minimum prison operations.
- Resolve physical, safety, and security deficiencies in a timely manner
- Cultivate and mentor workforce of approximately ninety (90) team members.
- Conduct annual evaluations and assess performance of all security team members.
- Monitor and manage security budget to guarantee fiscal compliance.
- review all policies and procedures and adjust to ensure changes in updated policies.
- Conduct monthly meetings to review security physical plant budgets and analyze security trends.
- Perform investigations as instructed across facility and departmental divisions.
- Recommend adjustments for physical plant and security systems.
- Generate reports on an annual, monthly, weekly, and quarterly basis in alignment with national and local compliance standards.
- assess all security criteria for national accreditation standards audits.
Administrative Captain
Nebraska Department of Correctional Services
Omaha
10.2012 - 04.2021
- Oversaw daily operations of state medium/minimum security prison.
- Trained staff in various areas, including diversity, inclusion, leadership, and self-defense.
- Facilitate emergency preparedness training sessions for staff within department
- generate ad hoc report to extract data for trend analysis within state facility.
- Monitor trends consistently to ensure safe and positive work environment.
- Oversee all security accreditation files for compliance.
- Contribute to strategic planning committee at institution.
- Oversee fiscal accountability for security division, including collaboration on biennium budget planning and requests.
- Evaluate policies at department and facility levels, implementing changes and providing recommendations.
- Facilitate security audits ensuring adherence to agency policies and procedures.
- Direct recruitment and onboarding initiatives for all new team members.
- Compile, analyze, and deliver weekly, monthly, and annual reports on facility operations.
- Execute investigations as assigned.
Administrative Lieutenant/Training Instructor
Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility
08.2008 - 10.2012
- Facilitated and delivered training sessions for staff development at Omaha facilities.
- field training officer director.
- prepared and maintained American Correctional Association (ACA) documentation for training department.
- Compiled monthly and yearly training reports for Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility.
- Evaluate policies at department and facility levels, proposing modifications for Department of Corrections and Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility.
- Conducted investigations and prepared final reports with actionable recommendations.
Investigated diverse areas, including criminal activities and employee-related matters. - Supervised postings and corporals assigned to armory and tool control.
Managed institutional disciplinary committee visits to ensure compliance.
Oversaw clerk duties related to property management and laundry operations.
Coordinated key control processes to maintain security and accountability. - Conduct annual evaluations for subordinate staff.
- mentor and role model for diverse workforce and offenders.
- Prepare, maintain and update all post orders for The Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility.
- Prepare monthly and yearly security reports.
- Shift Supervisor on an as needed basis.
- performing security administration in absence of designated security administrator.
- Oversee security records for ACA and departmental documentation aligned with retention schedule.
Facility Grounds Supervisor
Community Corrections Center
Omaha
04.2008 - 08.2008
- Supervised ten inmates on grounds crew, ensuring productivity and adherence to standards.
- Maintained accurate records of vehicles owned by department of corrections.
- Submitted weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for grounds and vehicles management.
- Conducted and reviewed safety and sanitation reports weekly to uphold compliance.
- Developed and modified policies and procedures for department operations.
- Participated in weekly safety and staff meetings to enhance team communication.
- Purchased equipment and supplies efficiently to meet departmental needs.
- Ensured accurate budget reporting through timely documentation submitted to state business manager.
Roads Crew Supervisor
Community Corrections Center
Omaha
02.2005 - 04.2008
- Ensured adherence to all safety standards for Nebraska Department of Roads.
- Supervised a detail crew of six inmates in compliance with safety procedures.
- Collaborated with operations equipment and peers to maintain proper safety protocols.
- Managed maintenance of vehicles assigned to crew for optimal performance.
Corrections Corporal
Omaha Correctional Center
Omaha
11.2003 - 02.2005
- Maintained safety and security of a Correctional Facility.
- Trained new officers of the policy and procedures.
- Maintained assigned post of the facility to ensure all post orders are followed.
- Assisted in reviewing policy changes for the facility.
Corrections Officer
Omaha Correctional Center
Omaha
10.2002 - 11.2003
- Ensured safety and security of correctional facility at all times.
- Monitored assigned posts to enforce adherence to established post orders.
Education
Bachelor of General Studies - Criminal Justice
University of Nebraska - Omaha
Omaha, NE05.2008
Skills
- NIMS ICS 100, 200, 300, 700 and 800 Certified
- Operations management
- Security audits
- Emergency management
- Policy implementation
- Risk assessment
- Budget oversight
- Strategic planning
- Conflict resolution
- Data analysis
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Project planning
- Accreditation compliance
Certification
• State of Nebraska Governors Leadership program
• NIMS ICS certified (ICS), 100-200-300-700-800
• John Q. Reid school of Investigations
• Certified in OSHA Compliance Training
• Leadership and Advance Leadership Training Instructor
• CPR/First Aid Instructor
• LETRA (Emergency Preparedness) Instructor
• Member of the Crisis Negotiation Team
• Excelling as a First Time Supervisor Instructor
• Teams, Tools, and Techniques Instructor
• Certified Instructor Steven Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
• Certified PPCT and SHARP instructor (Self Defense)
• NIMS ICS certified (ICS), 100-200-300-700-800
• John Q. Reid school of Investigations
• Certified in OSHA Compliance Training
• Leadership and Advance Leadership Training Instructor
• CPR/First Aid Instructor
• LETRA (Emergency Preparedness) Instructor
• Member of the Crisis Negotiation Team
• Excelling as a First Time Supervisor Instructor
• Teams, Tools, and Techniques Instructor
• Certified Instructor Steven Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
• Certified PPCT and SHARP instructor (Self Defense)
References
Available Upon Request
Special Skills Awards
- National Institute of Corrections Leadership and Supervisor program.
- Team of the Year Nebraska Department of Correctional Services.
- Supervisor of the Year for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services.
- State of Nebraska Governors Award-Supervisor of the Year.
- Highly motivated individual with great communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and delegate responsibility.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Products as well as Apple applications.
Accomplishments
Supervisor of the year 2012
Timeline
Associate Warden
Nebraska Department of Correctional Services
07.2022 - Current
Major
Nebraska Department of Correctional Services
04.2021 - 07.2022
Administrative Captain
Nebraska Department of Correctional Services
10.2012 - 04.2021
Administrative Lieutenant/Training Instructor
Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility
08.2008 - 10.2012
Facility Grounds Supervisor
Community Corrections Center
04.2008 - 08.2008
Roads Crew Supervisor
Community Corrections Center
02.2005 - 04.2008
Corrections Corporal
Omaha Correctional Center
11.2003 - 02.2005
Corrections Officer
Omaha Correctional Center
10.2002 - 11.2003
Bachelor of General Studies - Criminal Justice
University of Nebraska - Omaha