P.O. Box 438150
San Diego, CA 92143-8150
619-661-9119
Fax: 619-661-9120 Career Information Line: 866-628-9478

Facility Public Information Officer: Beverly Soria

Facility Type: Male, Minimum/Medium , Managed since 1998

Warden: Fred Lawrence

Fred Lawrence was named Warden of San Diego Correctional Facility in October 2007. Previously he served as Warden at CCA's Leavenworth Detention Center from March 2001 to October 2007. He has also served as Assistant Warden of CCA's California City Correctional Center in California. Lawrence joined the company in 1992 as a Correctional Officer at Winn Correctional Center. He transferred to Eloy Detention Center in 1997 and was then promoted to Chief of Security of that facility.

Total beds: 1154

Customer base: INS and U.S. Marshal's Service

ACA Accreditation: Yes

The San Diego Correctional Facility is located in the east/southerly section of the County of San Diego with the population reaching 2.99 million, and is approximately 25 miles from the City of San Diego. The facility is situated in the foothills of Otay Mesa overlooking the Mexican border. to the western horizon you have a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean, and surrounding hills. The local industry includes major manufacturing facilities such as Honeywell, Howard Leight, Casio, Matushita, Panasonic, and Sanyo.

Community Relations: Linda Arreola, Diocese of San Diego, Assistant Director; John Brady, U.S. Marshal's Service, Deputy; Paula Brim, Signature Funding, Manager; David Brown, U.S. Border Patrol; Trish Carroll, Charter API; John Clingan, Chula Vista Boys & Girls Club, Executive Director; Carlos Costa, Express Auto, General Manager; Lisa Cohen, C.V. Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director; Robert Gerou, California Highway Patrol; Dr. Thomas Green, National University; Humberto Hernandez, Penske Truck Leasing; George Miller, U.S.M.C., Technical Director Miramar Brig; Len Moore, Chula Vista at Large; Hector Najera, INS, Officer in Charge; Greg Newbold, U.S.M.C., Director of Security Miramar Brig; Martha Ranon, Senator Steve Peace District Representative; Deacon Lou Rocha, Diocese of San Diego; Edgar Ruiz, Denice Ducheny's Office, Field Representative; Ed Selby, Southwestern College; Robert Thomas, C.V. Planning Commissioner; Dr. Chris Turner, Chiropractor Care Center; Robyn Wilner, C.V. Convention & Visitors Bureau, Executive Director; Kenny Wright, U.S.M.C. - Camp Pendleton, Master Gunnery Sergeant; C.J. Armijo, Team Company, Corporate Account Manager; Chris Opperman, Team Company, Corporate Account Manager; Lisa McClellan, INS, Public Relations; Jim Plummer, Alvarado Parkway Institute, Chief Executive Officer

Tour Contact: Warden: Fred Lawrence [619-661-9119]