Recently retired from the San Diego County Probation Department after 25 years of service. Used to working long hours while having a heavy workload in a high stress job. Would like to continue working and am seeking a challenging and fulfilling job.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Probation Officer
San Diego County Probation Department
09.2000 - 10.2022
Worked in juvenile and adult investigations as a Deputy Probation Officer for 22 years
Worked closely with other law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and courts to investigate and provide sentencing recommendations, prison term analysis and probation conditions for pre-sentencing reports to the courts
Interviewed defendants and probationers in various settings and spoke with citizens and businesses who were victims of crime
Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards
Helped refer probationers to various programs and services within the community to obtain tools and skills necessary to become successful and independent
Evaluated people on probation to determine best course of rehabilitation
Employed appropriate incentives and sanctions to achieve desired behaviors and outcomes
Interpreted data from various assessment tools to determine appropriate level of supervision
Compiled information from law enforcement and conducted interviews with youth offenders
Performed thorough legal research to strengthen case arguments
Correctional Deputy Probation Officer II
San Diego County Probation Department
06.1999 - 09.2000
Continued working with detained youth with added responsibility of being shift leader
Responsible for ensuring all staff were accounted for and completing their duties as required
Assigned staff to their duties for each shift and trained new staff
Correctional Deputy Probation Officer
San Diego
07.1997 - 06.1999
Worked at juvenile hall supervising and interacting with detained youth
Helped maintain juveniles’, staff and facility's safety and security, provided counseling, led groups for programming and supervised work groups outside the facility
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
Store Supervisor
Savon Drug Store
1994 - 1997
Supervised associates by providing direction and instruction for stocking shelves, rotating stock, and receiving deliveries
Supervised daily operations by directing customer service, inventory and sales operations
Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns
Arranged and organized staff work schedules to guarantee proper coverage for peak business hours
Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns
Secured building for closing by completing run-through of sales floor, turning off electronic systems and turning on alarms
Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused
Cashier
Savon Drug Store
1992 - 08.1994
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs
Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes
Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy
Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required
Education
Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice
San Diego State University
01.1996
Associate's Degree - General Studies
Palomar College
12.1993
Skills
Case Management
Customer service
Motivational Interviewing
Report writing
Crisis management
Supervising experience
Real Estate License from March 2017 to March 2021
Database Searches
Timeline
Deputy Probation Officer
San Diego County Probation Department
09.2000 - 10.2022
Correctional Deputy Probation Officer II
San Diego County Probation Department
06.1999 - 09.2000
Correctional Deputy Probation Officer
San Diego
07.1997 - 06.1999
Store Supervisor
Savon Drug Store
1994 - 1997
Cashier
Savon Drug Store
1992 - 08.1994
Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice
San Diego State University
Associate's Degree - General Studies
Palomar College
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