Summary
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Work History
Education
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References
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Charles Lyons

Victoria,TX

Summary

Experienced professional with several years in criminal justice and law enforcement. Safety-oriented, fair and professional when dealing with unruly offenders and problem situations. Well-versed in Supervison needs and how to address issues.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Parole Officer/Supervisor

TDCJ Parole Division
Victoria, TX
01.2016 - Current
  • Monitored clients compliance with their conditions of supervision
  • addressed any needs that the client may have with employment, substance abuse, transportation, housing to keep the client in compliance with their rules of supervision.
  • Conducted initial assessments of parolees to determine risk and needs.
  • enforced any sanctions on the client's when they violated their Parole terms upto and including requesting warrants for their arrest.
  • testified when needed in Parole Hearings and jury trials for client's who received a new felony Offense.
  • Worked with every type of client's needs (ie. Sex Offenders, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, all types of Electronic Monitoring)
  • Trained Parole Officers
  • Supervised Parole Officers in correctly performing their job to ensure positive Offender change and Public Safety.

Department of Family and Protective Services
Cuero, TX
03.2014 - Current

I investigated allegations of abuse and neglect of children by family members, and determined the course of action to be taken by the department. I interviewed children and perpetrators of abuse in different situations. If abuse was deemed serious enough i removed children from the home by seeking court orders for the State to take custody of children. I would testify in court why the agency sought custody of the children and coordinated with courts and other agencies for the needs of the children.

GVEC Home Services/ warehouse
Gonzales, Texas
03.2013 - 03.2014

I installed and repaired appliances sold by the company and built meter loops for the electrical department of the company.

Cashier/Customer Service Manager

Wall-Mart
San Marcos, Texas
04.2010 - 01.2013

operated cash register efficiently and accurtal

  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • I also trained other employees on the operation of the cash register.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by management.

Receiving/delivery/maintenance

Sears
Victoria, Texas
11.2006 - 01.2010
  • loaded up customers merchandise into their vehicles and delivered their merchandise to their homes.
  • repaired any merchandise to be resold as clearance merchandise.

Electrician apprentice

Minkulenka Electric
06.2006 - 08.2006
  • ran electrical services to machines
  • worked under extreme timelines to finish required work
  • worked with other technicians to complete service ran to new machines in the plant.

Furniture deliver/secretary

Stimson Furniture
Yoakum, Texas
06.2005 - 06.2006
  • unloaded merchandise trucks and stored them in a clean kept storeroom.
  • deliver furniture and appliances to customer's homes in a safe manner.

Education

Bachelors - Criminal Justice

Texas State University
05.2012

High School Diploma -

Yoakum High School
05.2006

Skills

  • Computer literate, Ms Word, Excel, Powerpoint,
  • Active listening and feedback
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Task Prioritization
  • Excellent Communication
  • State and federal legal knowledge
  • Team Collaboration
  • Time management abilities

References

REFERENCES Marcus Clark 361-571-1127 Stefan Mednis 361-6524377 Henry Dreitner 361-208-3210 Zachary Dreitner 361-208-3245

Interests

ACTIVITIES , Baseball 2003-2005 Football 2003-2005 Band and Jazz band 2002-2006 Power lifting 2003-2005 AWARDS All-Region Jazz band 2006 All-Region band 2003-2006

Timeline

Parole Officer/Supervisor

TDCJ Parole Division
01.2016 - Current

Department of Family and Protective Services
03.2014 - Current

GVEC Home Services/ warehouse
03.2013 - 03.2014

Cashier/Customer Service Manager

Wall-Mart
04.2010 - 01.2013

Receiving/delivery/maintenance

Sears
11.2006 - 01.2010

Electrician apprentice

Minkulenka Electric
06.2006 - 08.2006

Furniture deliver/secretary

Stimson Furniture
06.2005 - 06.2006

Bachelors - Criminal Justice

Texas State University

High School Diploma -

Yoakum High School
Charles Lyons