CHRISTY LEGASPI

Responsible for supervising Deputy Probation Officer II's assigned to the Post-Release Community Supervision unit, located at the South Los Angeles area office. Ensuring that effective, evidence bases practices are being implemented within the clientele by monitoring statistics and assigned staff's work productivity. Responsible for maintaining records and completing evaluations, time card review and submissions. Coordinating high level functions within a team of supervisory staff under a Probation Director's guidance.

• Collected probationer conduct information from community individuals, family members and government agency representatives
• Recommended probation conditions to court, including drug treatment, vocational rehabilitation and mental health programs
• Offered transitional services for program offenders, including referral to appropriate community agencies and organizations
• Referred offenders to appropriate community agencies to complete services in compliance with court orders
• Arrested and transported probationers and parolees in violation to ensure compliance with court protocol
• Supervised adult offenders to monitor compliance with court ordered conditions
• Completed statistical analysis by developing, updating and maintaining statistical and related records and reports
• Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by preparing offender reports for corrective action planning
• Checked residential probationers for adherence to curfew and compliance with rules
• Counseled adult felony offenders with legal, substance abuse, mental health, employment and personal problems
• Reported unusual conditions and questionable items to supervisor for corrective action
• Assisted probationers with resolving housing, employment and social services problems
• Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.

• Facilitated the distribution of incoming detained juvenile offenders while serving as the lead Intake Deputy at the "Challenger Memorial Youth Center"
• Facilitated security checks to ensure the safety and security of the "Challenger Memorial Youth Center"
• Was in charge of maintaining and collecting data for the quarterly Pepper Spray and Safe Crisis Management audit
• Conducted population counts for the daily facility count
• Supervised detained juveniles in a camp setting.

• Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly juveniles
• Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations
• Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts
• Supervised detained juveniles during day-to-day activities
• Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas
• Promoted rehabilitation of offenders and maintained safety of staff and residents
• Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of the unit facility
• Recommended further treatment strategies and diagnostic efforts for inmates
• Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions
• Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict
• Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being over those detained
• Monitored behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.