Matthew Schoettmer is New Chief of Security at Wilkinson prison

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

Major Matthew Schoettmer
Chief of Security

WOODVILLE, Miss. – Major Matthew Schoettmer, former resident of Peru, Ind., is the new Chief of Security at Wilkinson County Correctional Facility (WCCF). Schoettmer previously served as the captain of WCCF’s Correctional Emergency Response Team (CERT).

Warden Scott Middlebrooks said Schoettmer, who has more than 20 years of experience in corrections, has done an outstanding job leading the CERT team. “I’m looking forward to working with him in his new position,” Middlebrooks said.

According to WCCF, Schoettmer has held a number of important positions in corrections. In addition to having served as a shift supervisor and lead captain at various facilities, he has worked as a special control unit lieutenant over a Segregation Unit.

Additionally, he has served as a urinalysis coordinator and K-9 field commander. He was a member of the Canine Unit at Miami Correctional Facility. Schoettmer also helped to train squad and military personnel going overseas to operate military prisons.

Schoettmer said he is happy about his new position. “We’re one team with one goal,” he said. “We are all in this together.”

In his new position, Schoettmer will report to the deputy warden of operations and directly supervise the facility captains. He will oversee the training of staff as well as the custody and discipline of inmates.

“As the chief of security, Schoettmer will respond to emergencies and handle all matters pertaining to safety and security,” said Middlebrooks. “His essential duties include the supervision of searches for contraband. He will also provide security for staff and the offenders.”

WCCF houses 950 male offenders. It is privately managed by MTC or Management & 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.