Molly McCurdy
Indianapolis
Summary
People-first, results driven correctional professional with a proven record of building stronger relationships, increasing staff engagement, and pursuing best correctional practices. Trusted leader known for fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional development among teams. Graduate of the Leadership Academy (2015), Experienced and Emerging Leaders (2016), and Executive Leadership Program (2023.) I have a commitment to continuous improvement, organizational culture, and effective correctional operations to provide a safe and secure facility focused on the rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Warden
Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility
03.2022 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of juvenile male facility including custody operations, food service, recreation, staff training, and maintenance
- Assist with vacant leadership positions including PIO, legal liaison, and grievances.
- Coordinate efforts between departments to ensure best outcomes for incarcerated youth
- Review all staff disciplinary requests and provide recommendations to SPD
- Focus on increasing engagement among staff to include hosting training sessions based on staff needs, implementation of “Beyond the Rank” newsletter, conducting bracket rep meetings
- Focus on improving fair and consistent processes for incarcerated youth including youth DHB, student council meetings, and youth separation.
Deputy Warden
Plainfield Correctional Facility
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Oversee daily operations of Level 2 male facility
- Develop and implement procedures designed to improve operations within assigned areas
- Ensure essential areas are adequately staffed with offender workers to maintain operations (ICI, Aramark, Outside Maintenance)
- Review and approve intra-facility transfers, including Level 1 and DWRH requests
- Oversee Disciplinary Hearing Board processes and approve grievous losses
- Liaison with legal services regarding tort claims, appeals, and on-going litigation
- Engage with staff and listen to recommendations to improve facility conditions
- Mitigate concerns and complaints received from incarcerated individuals’ families
Recruitment and Retention Manager
Indiana Department of Correction
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Create, design, and implement recruitment and retention strategies for the Indiana Department of Correction
- Analyze data to identify areas of focus to improve overall work culture
- Supervise, direct, and coach 1 direct report and 9 indirect reports located throughout the State of Indiana
- Collaborate with Executive Directors, Wardens, and various stake holders to identify specific strategies for individual facilities or divisions
- Manage multiple statewide projects to include: Annual culture assessments, annual Commissioner’s Meals, Employee Engagement Committee, and monthly employee recognitions
Recruitment and Retention Supervisor
Indiana Department of Correction
04.2018 - 02.2020
- Assisted the Recruitment and Retention Manager and Executive Director of Staff Development and Training in the design and implementation of recruitment and retention strategies
- Collected and analyzed data to prepare reports on recruitment, retention, turnover, and team accomplishments
- Supervised, directed, and coached 9 direct reports
- Effectively managed the Recruitment team calendar, to include all projects, meetings, and presentations
- Instructed training courses throughout the State of Indiana, to include new employee training, supervisory training, and leadership development
Recruitment and Retention Coordinator
Pendleton Correctional Facility
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Collaborated with the facility Warden, Custody Supervisor, and State Personnel to identify needs of the facility and recruit accordingly
- Engaged with staff to identify and address retention concerns
- Attended career fairs and educational institutions on behalf of the Indiana Department of Correction
Correctional Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain
Indiana Women’s Prison
08.2012 - 10.2017
- Held ranks of Correctional Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain
- Supervised, directed, and coached daily shift of (avg.) 30 staff, including effective roster management and emergency response
- Completed daily logs, incident reports, and critical incident reports
- NIC Staffing Assessment trained
- Maintained fact files and completed annual appraisals of entire shift
- Provided recommendations on staff discipline
- Conducted security rounds and daily inspections
- Weapons trained
- Cell extraction team leader
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Accounting
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan01.2009
Skills
- Organization and Time Management
- Leadership
- Facility Management
- Staff Supervision
- Effective communication
- Staff Training and Development
- IRAS Certified
- NIC Staffing Assessment trained
- Leading From Within Adjunct
Timeline
Deputy Warden
Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility
03.2022 - Current
Deputy Warden
Plainfield Correctional Facility
06.2021 - 03.2022
Recruitment and Retention Manager
Indiana Department of Correction
02.2020 - 06.2021
Recruitment and Retention Supervisor
Indiana Department of Correction
04.2018 - 02.2020
Recruitment and Retention Coordinator
Pendleton Correctional Facility
10.2017 - 04.2018
Correctional Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain
Indiana Women’s Prison
08.2012 - 10.2017
Master of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Ferris State University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Accounting
Ferris State University