Chelsey Chapman
Cockeysville,MD
Summary
Accomplished Probation Parole Agent with a proven track record in enhancing public safety through effective offender supervision and motivational interviewing. Skilled in legal knowledge and policy enforcement, with significant achievements in connecting offenders to community resources. Excelled at the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services by prioritizing restorative justice and mental health initiatives, demonstrating a 100% commitment to ethical standards and community safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Probation Parole Agent
Department Of Public Safety And Correctional Services
2023.11 - Current
- Ensured compliance with court orders and conditions of release by closely monitoring probationers and parolees.
- Promoted restorative justice principles by working with victims'' advocates to address the needs of crime victims within the community.
- Supported mental health initiatives by connecting probationers/parolees with specialized treatment options as needed.
- Provided testimony in court hearings as needed, presenting relevant case information in a clear and concise manner.
- Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining high levels of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
- Conducted risk assessments to determine appropriate levels of supervision for each offender, prioritizing public safety.
- Facilitated successful reintegration by connecting offenders to employment, housing, and educational opportunities.
- Developed strong working relationships with local community organizations to maximize resources available to probationers and parolees.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of corrections.
- Reported violations of parole conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
- Performed routine home inspections and drug tests for offenders on parole.
- Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
- Developed case reports detailing inmate history and likelihood of committing another crime.
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
- Provided court testimony to support court decisions.
- Prevented potential violations by conducting regular home visits, drug tests, employment checks, and curfew monitoring for probationers and parolees.
- Maintained high ethical standards in all interactions, ensuring fair treatment of all individuals regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic status.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting thorough investigations and supervision of probationers and parolees.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation to support decision-making processes and legal requirements.
Judiciary Clerk
Maryland Judiciary
2021.06 - 2023.10
- Reviewed complaints, petitions, motions and pleadings to aid in determining admissibility.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out multiple day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Provided successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled
challenging situations with ease. - Developed and maintained courteous and effective working
relationships. - Researched laws, court decisions and other documents relevant to cases before court to aide in judge's decision-making.
- Prepared over 50 landlord & tenant cases daily specifically with scheduling hearings, processing warrants or restitution, motions, and petitions.
- Prepared no more than 10 replevin cases specifically scheduling hearings processing motions, writ of replevin, writ of possessions.
Pre-trial Investigator
Department Of Public Safety And Correctional Services
2018.02 - 2021.06
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with defendants.
- Interviewed over 20 defendants daily who were booked into CBIF facility and collect, investigate, verify demographic and criminal history information.
- Researched and retrieved over 50 criminal history, criminal
identification, Parole & Probation record, Motor Vehicle Record,Juvenile Record if any and FBI warrants checks - Prepared completed and accurate investigation reports and apply risk
assessment criteria in order to make recommendations for pretrial
release eligibility and classification level of supervision and conditions
pending trial - Conducted criminal record checks on defendants for judges and court
commissioners - Investigated and verifies background information obtained from arrested persons
- Communicated effectively with defendants, courts and protective
service personnel, social service agency personnel and public - Tracked each case to determine arrested persons' compliance with
release conditions - Attended bail review hearings daily in order to provide information to
assists judges, commissioners and judges - As shift coordinator: faxed final personnel stats for management at
end of daily shift, maintained steady workflow and placed personnel where needed in absence of Supervisor
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12.2014
Skills
- Offender supervision
- Community Resources
- Legal knowledge
- Policy Enforcement
- Motivational Interviewing
- Risk and needs assessments
- Adult probation
- Intake procedures
- Interviews
- Drug Testing
- Court Procedures
Certification
- State of Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions Certificate
Timeline
Probation Parole Agent
Department Of Public Safety And Correctional Services
2023.11 - Current
Judiciary Clerk
Maryland Judiciary
2021.06 - 2023.10
Pre-trial Investigator
Department Of Public Safety And Correctional Services
2018.02 - 2021.06
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
East Tennessee State University
- State of Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions Certificate
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