CHRISTINA SITMAN
Bloomingdale,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Court Clerk and Probation Officer with over 20 years of experience providing dedicated clerical and administrative support. Offering strong skills in case file management, scheduling and assistance with courtroom proceedings and basic administrative duties. Organized with demonstrated ability to handle a high-intensity workload.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Probation Officer
Southeast Corrections
Savannah, GA
03.2021 - Current
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Served as a liaison between the Probation Department and specialized court programs, such as drug courts or mental health courts.
- Established constructive rapport with probationers, utilizing motivational interviewing techniques to encourage honest communication and self reflection.
- Maintained open lines of communication with judges, defense attorneys, prosecutors, treatment providers and other key stakeholders involved in each case.
- Provided timely crisis intervention and conflict resolution, effectively addressing issues arising during probation supervision.
- Developed strong working relationships with law enforcement agencies, facilitating smooth communication and information sharing.
- Maintained accurate records of probationer progress and provided regular updates to the court, ensuring informed decision-making.
Deputy Court Clerk (PT)
Effingham County Magistrate Court
Springfield, Georgia
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Answered inquiries from general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances and trial dates.
- Examined legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws and court procedures.
- Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
- Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts and updated account balances.
- Maintained docket calendar and database for Magistrate court.
- Answered telephone calls to take messages and transfer calls to appropriate colleagues.
- Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts, and updated account balances.
- Drafted professional court correspondence to facilitate legal proceedings.
Probation Officer
Middle Georgia Probation
Pooler, Georgia
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Monitored offenders on probation for compliance with court protocols.
- Referred offenders to necessary community resources.
- Organized client documentation by checking files and verifying completeness of notes.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Suggested special community service rehabilitation programs to help further support offenders.
- Conducted investigations into violations and other allegations.
- Maintained personal contact with offenders through office visits.
- Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
- Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
- Managed caseload of up to 300 offenders.
- Screened offender referrals and completed intake interviews and paperwork.
Administrative Assistant
AGM Imports
Hardeeville, SC
08.2013 - 04.2016
- Welcomed office visitors warmly and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Assist with delivery schedules and maintain material hold reports, deposit info and submit to sales staff.
- Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University Of Phoenix
Savannah, GA2014
Skills
- Administrative support
- Customer and client relations
- Risk and needs assessments
- Intake Procedures
- Case management
- Proficient in Microsoft Software
- Court processes
- Docket management
- Schedule Management
- Court procedures
- Adult probation
Accomplishments
- 2006 Employee of the Year.
Certification
- Certified Public Notary
Timeline
Senior Probation Officer
Southeast Corrections
03.2021 - Current
Deputy Court Clerk (PT)
Effingham County Magistrate Court
12.2020 - 03.2021
Probation Officer
Middle Georgia Probation
08.2018 - 12.2020
Administrative Assistant
AGM Imports
08.2013 - 04.2016
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
University Of Phoenix
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