Chad Owens
Wilson,NC
Summary
Dedicated criminal justice professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Office of Policy Management
State Of NC, Department Of Adult Correction
08.2023 - Current
- Oversee department and division level policies for the NC Department of Adult Correction.
- Assist with the review, revision, development, and drafting of all policies and procedures.
- Manage a policy management software application, PowerDMS, with over 12,000 users. Ensure document reviews are placed in correct review and approval workflows. Assign all new and revised policies to users for attestation and signature.
- Assist with legislative inquires and drafting legislative requests for the department.
- Review NC Appellate Court rulings to ensure compliance of NC general statutes and case law.
- Chair committees to review and draft new department policies.
Policy Analyst
State Of NC, Department Of Adult Correction
02.2014 - 08.2023
- Direct responsibility of maintaining Community Corrections policy and procedures by updating and developing new policies to reflect changes in legislation, to reflect Court of Appeals rulings and to assist with the needs of the agency by accomplishing all tasks and processes accurately and completely.
- Assist with legislative needs of the agency by drafting language for bill sponsorship in the General Assembly.
- Establishing and maintaining effective collaborative working relationships with state officials, such as judges, district attorneys, law enforcement, AOC officials, UNC School of Government and legislative officials in order to communicate the goals and processes of Community Corrections and to obtain assistance in attaining those goals.
- Establish relationships with co-workers and employees with Community Corrections by chairing a policy committee consisting of Community Corrections employees and co-workers. Assign responsibilities and decision-making responsibilities to committee members pertaining to policy development and review.
Chief Probation Parole Officer
State Of NC, Department Of Adult Correction
12.2008 - 02.2014
- Direct line supervision of probation officers and other clerical personnel within in Wilson County, NC.
- Responsible for daily operations of the office unit and had direct involvement in all aspects of decision making processes regarding offender supervision, which included assigning cases, coordinating work flow, work schedules and staff training.
- Involved with disciplinary, dispute and grievance action processes when necessary; managed employee performance.
- Responsible for various reports, firearms inspections and inventory.
Probation Parole Officer
State Of NC, Department Of Adult Correction
06.1995 - 12.2008
- Improved offender rehabilitation by conducting thorough assessments and creating individualized case plans.
- Enhanced community safety by monitoring and supervising probationers and parolees in compliance with court orders.
- Reduced recidivism rates by providing offenders with resources, guidance, and support to successfully reintegrate into society.
- Collaborated with treatment providers, law enforcement agencies, and community organizations for effective supervision and intervention strategies.
- Conducted regular home visits, employment checks, and drug screenings to confirm compliance with probation or parole conditions.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining detailed documentation of offender progress, violations, and actions taken.
- Recommended changes to probation or parole conditions based on offender behavior and progress, ensuring fair treatment within legal guidelines.
- Assisted in the development of evidence-based programs for offender rehabilitation through research and data analysis.
- Mentored new probation officers by sharing expertise in caseload management, risk assessment tools, and supervision techniques.
- Provided court testimony to support court decisions.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Criminal Justice
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Staff Development
- Staff Management
- Project Coordination
- Project Management
- Content Development
- Program Management
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Rules and Regulations
- Strategies and Goals
- Government Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
Director of Office of Policy Management
State Of NC, Department Of Adult Correction
08.2023 - Current
Policy Analyst
State Of NC, Department Of Adult Correction
02.2014 - 08.2023
Chief Probation Parole Officer
State Of NC, Department Of Adult Correction
12.2008 - 02.2014
Probation Parole Officer
State Of NC, Department Of Adult Correction
06.1995 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Criminal Justice
North Carolina State University
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