Amber Richardson
Lowell,MI
Summary
Highly-motivated Probation Officer with over 5 years of experience in the criminal justice system- including case management, PSI writing and adult supervision. Seasoned professional with excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Probation Officer, I.S.P. Agent
Ionia County
03.2018 - Current
- Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies.
- Conducted investigations into violations and other allegations.
- Employed appropriate incentives and sanctions to achieve desired behaviors and outcomes.
- Obtained police reports and criminal history in order to conduct Pre-Sentence Investigation reports
- DCCMIS Entry
- Monitored compliance with payments of court fines/costs/restitution
- Maintain communication with all entities of the CJ system to ensure smooth operations/adherence to all court orders
- Identify candidates for Sobriety Court and Veterans Court and conduct proper screening to determine eligibility
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Supervision of adult offenders
- LEIN Entry
- Intensive Supervision Probation Agent for Ionia Treatment and Sobriety Court and Veterans Court for Treatment and Recovery
Office Administrator
Dynamic Wood Products Inc
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Assist office staff in maintaining files and database
- Monitor office operations
- Schedule appointments and meetings for executives and upper level staff
- Correspondence with clients via telephone and email
- Entering purchase orders into company server
- Scanning, filing, and faxing appropriate documents
Intern
Ionia County District Court
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Under the direct supervision of Ronald Morseau
- Experience with conducting PSI reports
- Attending Drug and Veteran’s Court
- Experience with LEIN
- Interviewed probationers and recommended tasks to allow for completion of the program
- Faxing and emailing essential documents
Crew Trainer
Taco Bell
10.2009 - 01.2016
- Prepared food following specific methods that required quick prep time
- Reported to each shift on time and ready to work
- Verified that prepared food met all standards for quality and quantity
- Strictly followed all cash, security, inventory, and labor policies and procedures
- Communicated openly and honestly with the management team doing each shift to ensure it ran smoothly
- Diligently restocked work stations and display cases
- Operated the drive-through window and sales register quickly and efficiently
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service
- Performed all positions responsibilities accurately and in a timely manner
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Psychology and Sociology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2015
High School Diploma -
Lowell Senior High School
Lowell, MI06.2011
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Extremely organized
- Ability to work well with a team
- Experience with conducting PSI reports/Substance Abuse Assessments
- Experience with interviewing probationers
- Risk Management processes and analysis
- Strong problem solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Time management skills
- LEIN Entry
Affiliations
Graduate of Michigan State University with a Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice with a strong focus in psychology and sociology. Former intern with the Ionia County District Court under the supervision of Ronald Morseau. Possesses strong work ethic with an innate desire to not only enforce the law but to rehabilitate and divert offenders from the Criminal Justice System.
Timeline
Probation Officer, I.S.P. Agent
Ionia County
03.2018 - Current
Office Administrator
Dynamic Wood Products Inc
03.2017 - 03.2018
Intern
Ionia County District Court
05.2015 - 07.2015
Crew Trainer
Taco Bell
10.2009 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Psychology and Sociology
Michigan State University
High School Diploma -
Lowell Senior High School
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