Marion Reynoso
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Sent: Friday, June 30, 2023 6:49 PM
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Form Name: Board of Ethics Application
Date & Time: 06/30/2023 6:49 PM
Response #: 36
Submitter ID: 109969
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Time to complete: 2 min., 58 sec.
Survey Details
Application for membership on the Board of Ethics
1. Prefix
(0) Mr.
2. Preferred Pronoun
(0) He/Him/His
3. First and Last Name
Leslie
4. E-mail
Home Address
6. City
Chula Vista
7. ZIP code
8. Primary Phone
9. Secondary Phone
Not answered
10. I certify that I am a resident of the City of Chula Vista and at least 18 years of age (0) Yes
11. How long have you been a resident of the City?
4 years
12. Please click here to view the interactive map and verify your District of residency I am a resident of the following City Council district. (0) 2
13. Present employer
State of California (retired)
14. Occupation
Correctional officers (retired)
15. Have you ever been employed by the City of Chula Vista? 10) No
16. If you have worked for the city of Chula Vista please provide the department and dates of employment.
17. Are you currently serving on a Chula Vista Board/Commission? (0) No
18. Which one(s)?
N/a
19. Have you previously served on a Chula Vista Board/Commission? 10) No
20. Which ones?
N/a
21. Per Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.25.030, I understand:
2 -If l am currently serving on a board or commission, I must resign from my current board or commission if 1 am appointed.
-I must have served at least 12 months on my current board or commission in order to be appointed to another board or commission.
(o) 1 have read and acknowledged the above statement.
22. Are you or have you been involved in any local, civic or community groups? (o) No
23. Which ones?
N/a
24. What are your principal areas of interest in our City government, and what experience or special knowledge can you bring to those areas?
I was a peace officer and I am a military veteran of the United States Navy I bachelor in criminal justice, masters in business administration and a doctoral in organizational leadership so | have made multiple career in organizations that are built on ethics
25. What would you hope to accomplish in the role of a Member of the Board of Ethics? (250 words or less) My goal would be to make sure that the policy and procedures are being followed and that all policy are current and accessible for everyone.
26. I understand that to be considered, I must submit a resume along with this application.
Leslie Hurst - Resume.docx
27. Do you have any "conflicts of interest" as defined below? As defined in Chula Vista Municipal Code 2.28.050, a "conflict of interest" means the following:
1. The applicant or any of applicant's relatives is or has been an employee of or sought employment from any City official subject to this chapter;
2. The applicant or any of applicant's relatives is or has been supervised in an employment setting by any City official subject to this chapter;
3. The applicant has served in any capacity (including staff member, advisor, or volunteer) involving the election, selection, or appointment of any City official subject to this chapter to any public office (elected or appointed);
4. The applicant has served in any capacity (including staff member, advisor, or volunteer) opposing the election, selection, or appointment of any City official subject to this chapter to any public office (elected or appointed); or
5. The applicant is related to any City official subject to this chapter." (o) No
28. Have you, within the past 10 years, been convicted of any felony or a crime involving moral turpitude or been found to have committed a criminal violation of the Fair Political Practices Act? (0) No
3 29. The City understands meeting schedules and individual's availability may change. We ask that you consider the meeting schedule when submitting an application.
(o) I have reviewed the Board of Ethics regular meeting date, time and frequency.
30. I understand if 1 am selected to serve on this board or commission I will need to disclose certain economic interests (Form 700) in accordance with the City of Chula Vista's Conflict of Interest Code. (o) I have reviewed the City of Chula Vista's Conflict of Interest Code.
31. (0) 1 am familiar with the responsibilities of the Board of Ethics. I attest that the information I have provided is accurate and true.
32. (o) 1 understand that this application and any documents submitted in connection with the application process are public records and may be publicly disclosed.
Thank you,
City of Chula Vista
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Leslie R. Hurst
Committed Peace Officer to the State of California department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Dedicated with 20 years of experience in a variety of capacities that include delivering results, identifying barriers, developing solutions, executing the vision to solve agency problems and improve overall performance. Proven track record for fostering strong relationships with fellow Peace Officers and inmates to maintain discipline and ensure safety throughout the facility. Respected for integrity, professionalism, leadership, and strong interpersonal/team skills. To further my career in Law Enforcement and to strengthen my expertise; I have graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, a Master's in Business Administration, and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership.
Professional Experience/History
Employer: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Prison: Richard J. Donavon From: 2018 - 2021
Department: Corrections Officer
Location: San Diego, CA
Donavon state Prison is a level 3 general population state facility with sensitive needs yards. Inmate population ranges from high-risk threat groups to life inmates (inmates without the possibility of parole), inmates with mental illness (that are covered under the American Disability Act), High profile inmates who cases are nationally recognized. I worked in administration segregation which intel's over seeing high risk inmates with mental illness, maintaining, and ensuring the safety and well-being of themselves, other inmates, and staff members. Listed below, describes the standard day -to-day operations; however, at any moment corrections officers had to be alert and ready for lock downs, random cell searches and unusual/suspicious inmate activity.
Employer: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Prison: Wasco State Prison From: 2008 - 2018
Department: Corrections Officer
Location: Kern County, CA
Wasco State Prison is the state of California processing center for ALL inmates no matter classification.
All inmates must go through this facility to be processed into level of "Threat" before being sent out to other parts of the state to be housed/ carry out the rest of their sentence. Inmate population ranged from newly sentenced / transitioning housing / lifers without the possibility of parole and where they are assigned a level of threat. Wasco state prison also has a secure medical wing where inmates from across the states come to have medical procedures done. In that compacity, my job linteled escorting prisoners to and from their medical procedures and making sure they are safely transported back to their state institution.
Daily duties as a correction officer as listed below:
• Processing inmate files for classification, transfer, and housing needs. • Custody and control, supervising, escorting and transportation of inmates • Experienced in report writing and record keeping
• Ensuring safety and security of inmates, staff, and the public • Supervising and training new officers assigned to housing units • Specialized supervision for high profile cases
• Overseeing safety and security while escorting inmates inside and outside of secure floors. • Responsible for head count of inmates at morning and night routine • Inmate transfer to hospital setting while ensuring the safety of inmates, guards, and Medical • Medical Guarding unit (MGU) - assisted with admissions reports and discharge paperwork Employer: United States Navy
Location: Japan - USA From: 1990-2011
Department Petty Officer 2nd Class - Military Police (MA2) Primary focus was protecting the lives and property of Army installations by enforcing military laws and regulations. Experienced in meeting the most challenging organizational goal and objectives and overseeing critical situations.
1990 | was stationed in Sasebo Japan on board the USS ST. Louis (LKA-116) apart of the U.S Seventh Fleet. I was in deck division and was a part of the "350" Gun mount and at night my division was navigation and in port maintain (the maintenance of the ship) 2001- MA _ Master of Arms 1 ; deployed to the war in Afghanistan, corporations enduring freedom in response to the SEPT 11* terrorist attack on the United States.
Gulf War - National Defense Ribbon; Operations Desert Shield - National Defense Ribbon Education:
Present 2022
Doctoral of Management degree
Concentration in Organizational Leadership
Masters - Business Administration
March 2015
emphasis of Administration of Justice and Security
Bachelor of Science - In Criminal Justice Administration March 2013
Concentration in Management.