Daniel Monaco began his career 12 years ago at the Eric M. Taylor Center (EMTC), where he had the privilege of working in the Mess Hall, serving approximately 1200 inmates daily. This experience instilled in him a profound respect for the humbling nature of working within the jails and the importance of remembering one’s roots throughout their Department of Correction journey.

Monaco was later transferred to the Correction Intelligence Bureau (CIB), where he served as the Arresting Officer for OBCC and AMKC. During his tenure in CIB, he was directly responsible for the re-arrest of nearly 1,000 inmates for assaulting fellow officers. His goal has been to leverage his experiences to effect change in the workplace, whether through testifying for legislative changes or supporting staff in court to enhance their security.

In his eighth year, Monaco’s unit elected him as their union delegate and first line of defense. Under President Benny Boscio’s leadership, he achieved permanency for 24 TDY officers, ensured fair overtime distribution, increased inmate arrests by 12%, and developed a training curriculum to better inform staff of the laws protecting them. He also advocated for improved training and equipment for officers across CIB and other facilities, driven by his belief that officers, as knowledgeable insiders, are best suited to enhance training programs and advance their careers.

As a delegate, Monaco felt supported by the COBA and sought to contribute to the dedication he observed in his colleagues daily. He prioritized the safety and security of officers, advocating for significant changes using the skills and knowledge he acquired over his career.

As an officer who is directly impacted by the modified CF-22 Tier 3 pension, Monaco would like to be the person who takes the fight to Albany in order to affect pension reform for our members. It is with the upmost importance that we have someone in that tier who can relate to both our members needs and wants. It will be his goal to achieve that pension reform in order to create a more secure life for both our members and their families. We need someone who has no choice but to stay and fight and who wants to make the changes to those policies that directly impact our futures.