Amaya Odom
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated worker with 3 years experience in the criminal justice system, including case management, field supervision and weapons training. Seasoned professional with excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Service Officer
Tarrant County CSCD
01.2024 - Current
- Identified violations, collaborated with local law enforcement to address concerns and testified in court as to details of offenses.
- Developed case reports detailing inmate history and likelihood of committing another crime.
- Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
- Reported violations of pre-trial conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
Correctional Probation Senior Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Transported and monitored offenders on probation and parole for compliance with court protocols.
- Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
- Collaborated with senior leadership during decision-making processes and created thorough offender reports for corrective action planning.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
- Oversaw administration of DNA indexing and drug and alcohol screenings for offenders.
- Referred felony and misdemeanor offenders to necessary community resources.
- Performed thorough legal research to strengthen case arguments.
- Employed appropriate incentives and sanctions to achieve desired behaviors and outcomes.
- Adhered to legal requirements by performing office, home, and employment visits.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Suggested bail recommendations to court to aid with case outcomes.
- Helped resolve probationer issues with housing, employment and healthcare.
- Performed both pre-sentence and pre-parole investigations.
- Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies.
Legal Assistant Intern
Nolley Law Firm
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Scanned, converted, and organized records into electronic format with consistent naming convention.
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
Education
Master of Science - Criminology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12.2021
Skills
- Report Preparation
- Report Writing
- Community Relations
- Courtroom Testimony
- Organizational Skills
- Goal Setting
- Multitasking
- File reviews
- Time management abilities
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Community Service Officer
Tarrant County CSCD
01.2024 - Current
Correctional Probation Senior Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
01.2022 - 12.2023
Legal Assistant Intern
Nolley Law Firm
05.2018 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Criminology
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Lamar University
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