Experienced Parole Officer with strong skills in motivational interviewing, courtroom testimony, surveillance and comprehensive investigations. Proven ability to develop individualized treatment plans and supervise supervisees effectively.
Oversaw supervision of offenders to ensure compliance with parole conditions. "Supervisees" convicted of various felonies; Assess and reassess risk level; Develop individualized case plans to address risks and needs of supervisees. Conduct and document comprehensive objective investigations of technical and criminal violations. Arrest offenders, search persons, vehicles and residences, seize evidence. Conduct interviews, testify in court, present administrative violation hearings which includes presentation of physical evidence, examining and cross-examining witnesses, prepare informational packets for Ohio Parole Board Hearing Officers; make recommendations to refer individuals for treatment, monitor treatment progress, document progress of offenders, Collaborated with law enforcement and treatment providers to develop treatment and case plans. Hook up and monitor GPS equipment, Compiled detailed reports for court proceedings to support legal decisions. for Courts, (Inclusive of Presentence reports/ expungement reports, clemency investigations, Post Sentence investigations.) the Ohio Parole Board and law enforcement agencies, conduct surveillance, assemble and analyze statistical data, collect drug tests (Urine, breath and saliva tests), collect DNA and fingerprints, operate an automobile, operate a variety of office equipment including personal computer, scanner, facsimile machines, operate a variety of internal ODRC databases, operate and complete record checks, meet with/ collaborate with various community service providers, law enforcement and employers, engage in various trainings, including, but not limited to: Firearms O.C. Spray, Unarmed self-defense, engage in Motivational Interviewing with offenders, meet with offenders, friends, family, schedule and ensure vehicle maintenance for unit vehicle pool. Meet with unit supervisor to review case work and for quality assurance.
Firearms instructor 1996 until 2016.
40 hours Instructional Skills completed. Trained Anger Management facilitator.
Read and apply ODRC policies and the Ohio Revised Code. (Inclusive of application of policies relative to ensuring privacy rights of victims and offenders are met - HIPAA standards - mental health data management etc.)
Trained in and certified to use the Ohio Law Enforcement Gateway database.
Completion of various ODRC training demands ranging from First aid/ CPR, Human Trafficking, Cyber security, Artificial Intelligence awareness, Ethics, Equal Employment Opportunity, Infectious diseases etc.
-Trained in the use of various risk assessment instruments such as the Static 99 and Static 99R;
-Stable Acute sex offender assessment instrument;
-The Ohio Risk Assessment Instrument;
*Includes gathering of records, inclusive of confidential educational, medical, mental health substance use information.
Ohio Peace Officer Certified Firearms Instructor from 1996 to 2016;
Instructional Skills Qualified;
Anger Management Facilitator.
Completed hundreds of training hours for the assessment and supervision of sex offenders.
All functions of standard Parole Officer and.
-Supervise and provide work direction to subordinate staff.
-Conduct comprehensive employment background investigations for employer.
-Review and approve reports.
-Train staff in capacity of a 'field training officer'.
-Conduct staff meetings.
-Compile monthly statistical reports for the supervisor.
Detected and apprehended individuals suspected of theft.
Installed surveillance equipment.
Conducted audits of financial activities within the stores.
Interviewed employees suspected of violating company policies;
Conducted store evaluations for potential hazards and reported findings to store executives.
reviewed hazardous material data and implemented storage policies for storage of chemicals;
Testified in court proceedings.
Detected and addressed theft and shrinkage within stores.
Conducted audits of financial activities within the stores;
Filed charges for passing bad checks.
Attempted to collect bad checks.
Scheduled and provided work direction for subordinate employees.
Investigated employee theft behavior and provided reports for termination of employees suspected of theft.
Majored in Criminal Justice with minor in political science and bible.
Qualified to carry a firearm in the State of Ohio via standards developed through the Ohio Peace Officers training acadamy;
Certified in unarmed self defense and O.C. Spray;
Certified in completing various Ohio Criminal risk assessment instruments.
Ohio drivers license.
Nominated for and received employee of the month for various work related exemplerary performances, investigations, participation in various community committees as well as being a firearms instructor.