Brandy Bowles
La Junta,CO
Summary
Experienced Probation Officer adept at working with a variety of Clientele and outside resources to develop and implement effective probation case plans. Dedicated and resourceful professional with advanced observational, conflict-management and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Probation Officer
16th Judicial District
La Junta, CO 81050
02.2017 - Current
- Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from treatment agencies.
- Conducted investigations into violations.
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Employed appropriate incentives and sanctions to achieve desired behaviors and outcomes.
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
Victim Response Unit Assistant Coordinator
Alamosa County Sheriff's Office
Alamosa, CO
10.2006 - 02.2017
- Worked with supervisor to assess needs and determine best courses of action.
- Managed filing systems for electronic and hard copy documents to keep organized records.
- Maintained Volunteer records.
- Respond to Law Enforcement calls to assist victims needs.
Forensic Interviewer
Children's Advocacy Center Of The San Luis Valley
Alamosa, CO
01.2013 - 11.2016
- Gathered facts from interviews of witnesses.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Adams State College
Alamosa, CO05.2007
Skills
- Case Management
- Court Report Documentation
- Community Resources
- Problem-Solving Expertise
- Drug Court Understanding
- Court Testimony
- Rehabilitation Support
- Case Planning
- Noncompliance Management
- Documentation
Timeline
Probation Officer
16th Judicial District
02.2017 - Current
Forensic Interviewer
Children's Advocacy Center Of The San Luis Valley
01.2013 - 11.2016
Victim Response Unit Assistant Coordinator
Alamosa County Sheriff's Office
10.2006 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Adams State College