Electrician at Federal Detention Center recognized by U.S. Attorney General for outstanding work on behalf of DOJ

Seattle – An Electrical Worker Supervisor at the Federal Detention Center at SeaTac was recognized last week with the Attorney General’s Cubby Dorsey Award for outstanding service. Charles D. Treadway II was presented the award at a ceremony in Washington DC. The award reads for “Outstanding Service in support of programs and operations through extraordinary performance and achievements.”

“I am so pleased that Attorney General Merrick Garland recognized the outstanding work of Charles Treadway,” said U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. “He demonstrates the best of the federal workforce with his dedication to making improvements to benefit the staff and people in custody at the FDC.”

In the Bureau of Prisons nomination form, it notes that Mr. Treadway saved taxpayers more than $55,000 with his innovative approach to a lighting project at the Federal Detention Center. FDC SeaTac, a high-rise building, needed outdoor lighting to reduce areas of dark shadow that posed a security risk. BOP had estimated it would need to spend $60,000 for a major project to improve the lighting. Mr. Treadway improvised with new LED lighting fixtures designed for stadiums and was able to complete the project for just $5,000 – a significant savings. Mr. Treadway is also working to improve the lighting in recreation areas with bulbs that can be protected from recreation equipment. This too will improve security at the facility.

Charles Treadway was also recognized for his quick work to complete projects that benefit staff and those in custody. For example, when BOP decided to allow tablets for inmates, Mr. Treadway developed the plans for charging locations and completed the installation months ahead of schedule.

The Bureau of Prisons further commended Treadway for his teamwork, by volunteering to fill corrections posts when short staffed and reporting for work in off hours when there are power outages. His work with outside contractors sets an example for other employees.

Mr. Treadway is the sole employee in federal service receiving this year’s Cubby Dorsey Award for Outstanding Service by a wage Grade Employee.