April Schenck
Waldo,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in probation services. Known for integrity, accountability, and effective communication, driving compliance and supporting rehabilitation efforts within the community.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Probation Officer
Court Services
Gainesville, Fl
06.2023 - 01.2026
- Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.
- Conducts intake on all clients ordered to perform a period of probation by the Courts. Instructs probationers on all conditions of probation; makes treatment referrals; develops payment contracts with probationers; and makes referrals for employment assistance.
- Makes contact with clients in the field and office according to established risk classification. Contacts are also made with family members, employers, and significant others on a monthly basis.
- Conducts investigations; pre-sentence, post-sentence and special investigations involving verification of pertinent information related to social background, criminal history, substance abuse, employment history, family structure and mental health history.
- Reports compliance/non-compliance of court order and conditions through early termination requests or violation of probation hearings. Monitors treatment compliance by established review with local treatment agencies. Inputs case management data into the Court Alternatives information management system.
- Serves as Officer of the Day to provide coverage of daily operations for officers who are not present in the office.
- Maintains records on all cases. Compiles information to ensure accurate statistics are available for monthly reports. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
Community Service Compliance Specialist
Court Services
Gainesville, Fl
06.2012 - 01.2026
- Evaluates defendants and places them in an appropriate community service work site.
- Supervises defendants who are assigned to the program by verifying community service hours that have been served. Maintains community service agency pool to meet the needs of defendants assigned to the program.
- Reports defendants' progress to State Probation, the State Attorney's Office and attends compliance hearings. Ensures that defendants are meeting work site agency's needs.
- Ensures that defendants pay other fees where appropriate. Ensures all information relevant to defendants is documented online in the Court Alternatives information management system.
- Monitors monthly/annual statistics and prepares reports for the Community Service program.
- Coordinates the transfer of defendants and cases to and from other counties as required. Coordinates and directs the work of volunteer staff.
Probation Records Technician
Court Services
Gainesville, Fl
01.2011 - 06.2012
- Prepares office/departmental paperwork and correspondence such as legal court documents, violation reports, arrest warrants and affidavits, other related material using a personal computer, typewriter and other office equipment.
- Assists in compiling and verifying statistical data and other information for reports. Assists in the compilation of materials for orientation.
- Schedules orientation sessions.
- Operates computer system to obtain criminal records of clients.
- Orders office supplies.
- Maintains existing filing systems and classifies and codes material for filing; locates and retrieves files and material.
- Performs personal computer data input as required. Prepares office/departmental materials for storage.
- May maintain calendar for supervisor and other office staff; schedules meetings. Performs routine bookkeeping and record keeping functions; assists with bi-weekly payroll preparation.
- Performs related work as required.
Senior Clerk
University of Florida Counseling Center
Gainesville, Fl
09.2009 - 02.2010
- Front desk receptionist/switchboard operator.
- Answering multi-line phone, interacting with clients on a daily basis, calling via phone whomever clients need to see.
- Scheduling appointments for clients and maintaining clinical appointment schedule in a large practice.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University
Boca Raton, Fl - Online03-2015
Skills
- Case planning
- Documentation
- Offender supervision
Timeline
Probation Officer
Court Services
06.2023 - 01.2026
Community Service Compliance Specialist
Court Services
06.2012 - 01.2026
Probation Records Technician
Court Services
01.2011 - 06.2012
Senior Clerk
University of Florida Counseling Center
09.2009 - 02.2010
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Kaplan University