Brittney Gabbard
Marion,IN
Summary
Certified Probation Officer with eight years of experience supervising moderate to high-risk offenders, enhancing community safety and facilitating rehabilitation. Skilled in case management, risk assessments, and collaborative court reporting. Previous experience as an elementary teacher fostered strong capabilities in behavior management, conflict resolution, and relationship building.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Marion Community Schools
Marion, IN
07.2023 - Current
- Planned and delivered engaging instruction, fostering a safe and structured learning environment that supported student growth.
- Built strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues to enhance community involvement and support student success.
- Monitored student progress using data, documented performance, and implemented behavior interventions that improved classroom dynamics.
Probation Officer
Grant County Probation Department
Marion, IN
2015 - 2023
- Managed caseloads of moderate to very high-risk offenders, ensuring adherence to probation conditions and facilitating rehabilitation.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and monitored compliance through intakes, visits, drug testing, and DNA collection to support offender management.
- Managed high-stress situations involving clients with histories of violence, substance abuse, and mental illness.
- Collaborated with judges, attorneys, and law enforcement to streamline communication and enhance case processing.
- Prepared Pre-Sentence Investigation Reports, Petitions to Revoke Probation, and other court documents.
- Assisted with interstate transfers and attended court hearings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Ball State University
07-2015
Skills
- Communication
- Organization
- Motivational Interviewing
- Crisis Intervention
- Conflict Resolution
- Case Management
- Risk Assessments
- Court Report Writing
- Microsoft Office
- Multitasking
- Leadership
- Professional Writing
Certification
- Indiana Probation Officer Certification
- Court Substance Abuse Management Specialist (CSAMS)
- IRAS Certified
- Effective Communication Motivational Strategies (ECMS)
- Thinking for a Change Facilitator
- Opioid Clinics, MAT & Naloxone/Narcan Training
- Norchem Sentry Drug Screen & Averhealth
- Carey Guides/BITS Licensed
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Marion Community Schools
07.2023 - Current
Probation Officer
Grant County Probation Department
2015 - 2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Ball State University