Danielle Stevens
Independence,LA
Summary
More than 15 years of experience as a probation officer, including six years of the experience in supervision of juvenile and adult offenders on the State level, one year of experience supervising federal offenders, and seven years experience as a federal presentence investigation officer.
Experienced U.S. Probation Officer effective at managing difficult cases and making sound, educated decisions.
Creative and practical problem solver.
Dedicated and resilient U.S. Probation Officer with advanced leadership skills and knowledge of legal system processes.
Communicates effectively with others and helps motivate individuals to make positive life changes.
Detail-oriented in preparing court documents and maintaining records in databases.
Well-educated on state and federal laws, court procedures and underlying social issues that contribute to crime.
Expertise in research and statistical analysis.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
US. Probation Officer
United States Federal Courts
12.2015 - Current
- Investigates, prepares reports, and makes recommendations for sentencing of individuals, necessarily interviewing persons under supervision and their families, as well as collecting background data from various sources
- Interpret and apply U.S Sentencing Commission Guidelines and relevant case law
- Presents presentence report and sentencing recommendations to court
- Responds to judicial officer's request for information and advice
- Examines any objections to presentence report and determines appropriate course of action, including resolving disputed issues or presenting unresolved issues to court for resolution of disputed factors
- Operates under time frames established in Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure or local rules established by court.
U.S. Probation Officer
United States Federal Courts
07.2014 - 12.2015
- Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments
- Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures
- Conducted investigations into violations and other allegations
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings
- Adhered to legal requirements by performing office, home and employment visits
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information
- Gathered information from people in community, family members and agencies about conduct of probationers
- Interpreted data from various assessment tools to determine appropriate level of supervision.
Probation and Parole Officer - Adult
Department Of Public Safety And Corrections
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Monitored caseload of adults on probation or parole for compliance with ordered conditions of supervision either from parole board or court
- Assessed people on probation or parole to determine their risk factor and developed supervision plan
- Motivated and managed people on probation or parole by using sequence of sanctions and incentives
- Identified needs of people on probation or parole and assisted in obtaining proper referral to community services such as education/vocational training, substance abuse treatment, anger management, parenting classes, employment, or other resources deemed necessary to achieve successful completion of supervision
- Conducted home visits and office visits with people on probation and parole and their families to keep communication channels open to assess social adjustment or detect personal problems and ensure compliance of special conditions
- Prepared pre-parole investigations for Committee on Parole to assist with suitability of imprisoned person's parole plan and court ordered presentence reports that compile information to assist judge in ordering appropriate sentences
- Investigated possible violations, imposed proper sanctions or prepared correspondence to court and/or Parole Board for issuance of warrants and execute warrants when people on probation or parole do not comply with ordered conditions of release
- Appeared in court to testify in revocation hearings or presented information regarding behaviors and compliance at review hearings
- Prepared and conducted investigations through ICOTS (Interstate Compact Offender Tracking System) to transfer people under probation or parole supervision from one state to another
- Determined ability to pay ordered monetary obligations and monitor collection of this money
- Administered alcohol, drug screen, and DNA samples to people on probation or parole
- Served on committees for department or other agencies and collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to carry out Department's public safety mission (i.e U.S. Marshals Task Force).
Probation and Parole Officer Juvenile
Department Of Public Safety & Corrections
05.2008 - 06.2013
- Conducted pre-dispositional investigations and similar reports, discharge plans, etc
- For courts with juvenile jurisdiction
- Provided offenders and their families with an understanding of court expectations
- Worked closely with judges, law enforcement agencies, and various community-based resources in providing services and supervision to juveniles
- Kept the court advised on progress of juveniles under supervision as well as those committed to correctional institutions
- Maintained case records and data files including narrative entries, reports, forms, and court documents as well as updating case activities and status for the automated data system
- Determined risks and needs of juveniles under agency custody or supervision and develops and implements service plans to meet those needs
- Scheduled and conducted intake screening interviews and prepared recommendations to the district attorney
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for youth under supervision
- Served as drug court liaison by attending drug court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations
- Testified in court hearings accompanying or representing youth and agency
- Developed and monitored informal adjustment agreements for juveniles prior to adjudication as authorized by a district attorney or the court
- Served as secondary case manager for juveniles assigned to secure facilities
- Provided support to agency personnel in the event of an emergency or escape
- Transported youth to and from residential and correctional facilities when needed
- Provided support to staff in the Secure Care Facilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish (Major) / Criminal Justice (Minor)
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond05.2007
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
Independence05.2003
Skills
- Experience assisting in implementation of Staff Training Aimed at Reducing Re-arrest (STARR) policy within district
- AO trained STARR Coach and Lead STARR Coach in Middle District of Louisiana Probation Office
- Assisting officers in utilization of STARR program and conducting STARR training for officers
- Reviewing STARR skills conducted by officers and providing feedback to ensure proficient utilization of STARR Skills by officers
- Broad knowledge of criminal justice system
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Good knowledge of investigative and supervision techniques
- Presentence Investigations
- Federal Legal Knowledge
- MS Office Proficiency
- Knowledge of how other judicial processes/proceedings relate to US Probation Officer position, ie, Federal Courts, Bureau of Prisons, US Attorney's Office, Federal Public Defender's Office, etc
- Skill in communicating orally and in writing, and in working with judges, counsel, and other law enforcement agencies
- Knowledge of community resources
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to deal with multiple demands in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to exercise mature judgment
Certification
AO Trained STARR Coach
Timeline
US. Probation Officer
United States Federal Courts
12.2015 - Current
U.S. Probation Officer
United States Federal Courts
07.2014 - 12.2015
Probation and Parole Officer - Adult
Department Of Public Safety And Corrections
06.2013 - 07.2014
Probation and Parole Officer Juvenile
Department Of Public Safety & Corrections
05.2008 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish (Major) / Criminal Justice (Minor)
Southeastern Louisiana University
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
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