Erica Cunningham
Monroeville
Summary
Accomplished Classification Specialist with a proven track record at Alabama Department of Corrections, adept in relationship building and strategic thinking. Excelled in supervising offenders and managing crises, significantly enhancing facility safety and compliance. Skilled in performance management and collaboration, effectively coordinated with law enforcement and judicial entities, driving successful rehabilitation outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Classification Specialist
Alabama Department Of Corrections
05.2014 - Current
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
Misdemeanor Probation Officer
Monroe County City Hall
07.2012 - 05.2014
- Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
- Initiated crisis intervention by following official crisis communication plans and training.
- Suggested bail recommendations to court to aid with case outcomes.
- Conducted investigations into violations and other allegations.
- Handled over [Number] full-cycle caseloads per month.
- Performed both pre-sentence and pre-parole investigations.
- Oversaw credentialing activities for all employees, contractors and consultants.
- Collaborated with senior leadership during decision-making processes and created thorough offender reports for corrective action planning.
- Interpreted data from various assessment tools to determine appropriate level of supervision.
- Screened offender referrals and completed intake interviews and paperwork.
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
- Coordinated community and job placement resources.
- Completed reports on behalf of court and associated legal entities.
- Evaluated people on probation to determine best course of rehabilitation.
- Compiled information from law enforcement and conducted interviews with youth offenders.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice / Psychology
Troy University
Troy, AL03-2025
Skills
- Relationship building
- Written and oral communication
- Performance management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Rapport and relationships
- Project management experience
- Staff support
- Compensation benchmarking
- Strategic thinking
Timeline
Classification Specialist
Alabama Department Of Corrections
05.2014 - Current
Misdemeanor Probation Officer
Monroe County City Hall
07.2012 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Criminal Justice / Psychology
Troy University
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