Craig Coil Named Deputy Warden of Operations at Wilkinson County Correctional Facility

By Roscoe Barnes III, PhD
Chaplain, Wilkinson County Correctional Facility
Copyright (c) 2020

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Craig Coil
Deputy Warden of Operations

WOODVILLE, Miss. – Craig Coil of Florida is the new deputy warden of operations at Wilkinson County Correctional Facility (WCCF). Coil, who recently retired as warden from the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), has more than 25 years of experience in corrections. 

“I’ve known Craig for many years, and I can tell you he brings a wealth of experience to this position,” said WCCF Warden Scott Middlebrooks. “He has literally worked in all areas of corrections. I look forward to him drawing on that experience -- and using his expertise -- to dramatically enhance the service we provide here at WCCF.”

In addition to having worked as warden, Coil has worked as an associate warden, core section chief of program review division, correctional program specialist/examiner, cook supervisor, and food service administrator. His career includes service at correctional facilities in Florida, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana, California, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C.

Coil said he is happy about his new position and he looks forward to settling down in the Woodville area. His first day at work was March 16.

“I’m excited to take on this new job,” he said. “I look forward to making improvements to the facility and to enhancing security, staff accountability and staff professionalism.”

In his new position, Coil will supervise the chief of security and be responsible for overall management of security and unit management operations, according to Middlebrooks. In addition to developing new policies and procedures that affect security, he will coordinate training to ensure compliance with all facility objectives, Middlebrooks said.

Coil will also monitor the inmate disciplinary and grievance processes to ensure staff compliance, Middlebrooks said. At the same time, he added, Coil “will maintain constant vigilance of employees and inmates through staff assignments to ensure that policies, rules and regulations are being adhered to and that none are violated.”

WCCF houses an average of 950 male offenders. It is a maximum security prison that is privately managed by MTC or Management and Training Corporation of Utah.

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ROSCOE BARNES III, Ph.D., is a writer, chaplain, historian, and former newspaper reporter. He is the author of more than a dozen books and Gospel tracts. For more information about his work and history, see his Personal Profile here or visit his website: http://www.roscoebarnes.net. Connect with him on Twitter (@roscoebarnes3) or by email: roscoebarnes3@yahoo.com.