Highly-motivated Deputy Probation Officer with 12 years experience in the criminal justice system, including case management, field supervision and weapons training. Seasoned professional with excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills. Entry-level Deputy Probation Officer trained in court procedures, documentation and reporting. Conducts interviews, monitors offenders and gives accurate testimony.
Interpreted date from various assessment tools to determine appropriate level of supervision. Built relationships with defendants and offenders, case background information. Conduct pre-sentence investigations by doing in-depth research and compiling police reports. Collaborated with institutional staff, area law enforcement, mental health boards, county attorneys and treatment providers. Oversaw administration of DNA indexing and drug and alcohol screenings for felony convicted offenders. Suggested special community service rehabilitation programs to help further support offenders. Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations. Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards. Received ALETA (law enforcement) training along with ACIC and ICUP training.
Job title while working with the detention facility was to transport county and "pen returnee" inmates to and from court, medical, penitentiary, or other county jails. Sometimes worked side by side with US Marshal's during special intake assignments. Main Objective was to protect and serve the community and keep safety of the individual that was/is incarcerated.