Dawn Huntley
Monroe,NC
Summary
Accomplished Training Instructor II at NC Department of Adult Corrections - OSDT: Enhanced officer readiness by delivering specialized training to over 650 officers bi-annually. Expert in firearms and self-defense, leadership and time management skills that ensured compliance with Training and Standards Commission, significantly elevating training outcomes and officer performance. Eager to help new hires advance in knowledge and abilities to meet career goals. Engaging and hands-on instructor with more than 22 years of related experience and superior planning and time management abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Instructor II
NC Department Of Adult Corrections - OSDT
05.2020 - Current
- Provided in-service training for Probation Parole Officers and Correctional officers to include specialized training in Firearms, CPR, Self Defense, Wellness and OC Pepper Spray.
- Completion of administrative paperwork to record all training provided.
- Travel every week to training locations throughout the state.
- Ensured that all training was completed to comply with the Training and Standards Commission. Provided training to over 650 officers every six month training cycle.
Chief Probation Parole Officer
NC Department Of Adult Correction
08.2016 - 05.2020
- Supervised 6-10 Probation Parole Officers to ensure duties were completed according to policy and procedure.
- Completed standard case reviews, follow-up case reviews and 60 day reviews.
- Completed serious crime reports when and offender committed a serious crime while under supervision.
- Fielded complaints from the community regarding the officer's job performance.
- Completed confidential investigation pertaining to officer misconduct.
- Completed monthly reports to monitor job performance by the officers.
- Made sure that the new hire officers were being trained properly following policy and procedure.
- Completed annual and bi-annual performance evaluations for the staff assigned to me.
- Approved vacation leave requests and weekly time entry by the officers.
Probation Parole Officer
NC Department Of Adult Correction
01.2012 - 08.2016
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining detailed documentation of offender progress, violations, and actions taken on a caseload of 50-80 offenders.
- Enhanced community safety by monitoring and supervising 50-80 probationers and parolees in compliance with court orders.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in probation and parole services.
- Improved offender rehabilitation by conducting thorough assessments and creating individualized case plans.
- Assisted in the development of evidence-based programs for offender rehabilitation through research and data analysis.
- Facilitated positive change among offenders by utilizing motivational interviewing techniques during interactions.
- Testified effectively in court hearings regarding offender compliance, progress, or violations as needed for informed judicial decisions.
- Conducted regular home visits, employment checks, and drug screenings to confirm compliance with probation or parole conditions.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to address immediate threats to public safety or individual wellbeing.
- Developed strong rapport with offenders through consistent communication while enforcing accountability for their actions.
- Collaborated with treatment providers, law enforcement agencies, and community organizations for effective supervision and intervention strategies.
- Mentored new probation officers by sharing expertise in caseload management, risk assessment tools, and supervision techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NCSkills
- Firearms Instructor
- Self-defense (Controls, Restraints and Defensive Tactics)
- CPR
- First Aid
- OC Pepper Spray Instructor
- Implicit Bias Instructor
- Time Management
Timeline
Training Instructor II
NC Department Of Adult Corrections - OSDT
05.2020 - Current
Chief Probation Parole Officer
NC Department Of Adult Correction
08.2016 - 05.2020
Probation Parole Officer
NC Department Of Adult Correction
01.2012 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
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