GETZEMANI HADDAD
Newhall,CA
Summary
Dedicated criminal justice professional with extensive leadership in probation and juvenile corrections. Focused on enhancing youth rehabilitation through innovative programming and strategic partnerships with community organizations. Committed to fostering accountability and education while ensuring institutional safety and effective operational management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Deputy Probation Officer/Program Director
Ventura County Probation Agency
Ventura, CA
09.2017 - 07.2020
- Led the development and implementation of innovative rehabilitative and incentive-based programming focused on accountability, positive behavior, and reducing recidivism.
- Oversaw a diverse range of rehabilitative programming, including life skills education, therapeutic services, athletics, community service projects, and arts-based programs.
- Implemented Pawsitive Steps, a canine-assisted rehabilitation program where selected youth managed daily care and training of assigned dogs, fostering accountability, empathy, teamwork, and leadership.
- Introduced Reins of Hope, an equine-assisted therapy program fostering emotional growth, responsibility, and self-confidence through structured interaction with horses.
- Designed and introduced a behavioral point system and incentive-based canteen program that encouraged responsibility and reinforced positive conduct.
- Collaborated with community organizations and multidisciplinary partners to expand programming, strengthening rehabilitation efforts and increasing youth engagement.
- Evaluated program effectiveness, implementing continuous improvements that enhanced youth engagement and contributed to positive institutional outcomes.
- Established facility library through partnerships with local community libraries, expanding educational resources and promoting youth literacy.
Senior Deputy Probation Officer
Ventura County Probation Agency
Oxnard, California
09.2016 - 07.2020
- Served in dual leadership roles overseeing daily detention facility operations as Watch Commander while directing rehabilitative and therapeutic programming designed to improve youth outcomes as Program Director.
- Directed daily operations of secure juvenile detention facility, maintaining safety, security, and operational efficiency.
- Supervised correctional officers, coordinated staffing assignments, scheduling, and operational coverage.
- Provided leadership during critical incidents and maintained compliance with departmental policies, state regulations, and facility standards.
- Ensured safety standards were met to facilitate successful community reintegration.
- Prepared, reviewed, and approved incident reports and administrative documentation.
Deputy Probation Officer
East County Adult Field Services
Simi Valley, California
04.2012 - 09.2016
- Supervised a caseload of approximately 40 to 50 sex offenders.
- Facilitated enrollment of probationers in sex offender treatment programs.
- Completed the Ohio Risk Assessment (ORAS) for probationers and developed case plans.
- Prepared court reports and testified in court when needed.
- Corresponded with sex offender treatment providers to evaluate progress on an individual basis.
- Reviewed completed polygraph examinations for treatment and supervision purposes.
- Participated in monthly meetings focused on sex offender management.
- Conducted regular home visits to monitor probation compliance and progress.
- Collaborated with community resources to support client rehabilitation efforts.
Deputy Probation Officer
Ventura County Probation Agency
Ventura, CA
09.2012 - 09.2016
- Supervised hybrid caseload of 45 to 50 high-risk offenders under Post Release Community Supervision or Mandatory Supervision.
- Partnered with Simi Valley Police Department to conduct probation searches and sweeps, ensuring compliance and reducing risks.
- Prepared warrant requests, Notice of Charges, and revocation reports for court to ensure compliance with legal standards.
- Completed Ohio Risk Assessment (ORAS/CRAS) and developed case plans.
- Attended and testified in court during Revocation Hearings.
- Collaborated with community resources to develop and improve rehabilitation and support services for probationers, promoting successful reintegration.
- Conducted risk assessments to evaluate probationers' needs and behaviors.
- Prepared comprehensive reports for court hearings and case management meetings to facilitate informed decision-making and case progress.
Deputy Probation Officer
Adult Investigations
Ventura, California
11.2008 - 04.2012
- Prepared and completed comprehensive sentencing reports for misdemeanor and felony cases, ensuring accuracy and clarity for judicial review.
- Interviewed and evaluated offenders to provide informed sentencing recommendations that reflect individual circumstances.
- Conducted Static 99/Static 99R assessments to determine risk levels for sex offense cases, informing judicial decisions.
- Developed detailed reports for sex offense cases, highlighting critical factors to inform legal proceedings and support victim advocacy.
- Corresponded with and interviewed victims to gather detailed impact statements for inclusion in sentencing reports.
- Coordinated communication with District Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office, victim advocates, and court personnel to facilitate case processing and collaboration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Criminal Justice & Criminology
California State University Northridge
CA09-2006
Skills
- Program development
- Program evaluation
- Evidence-based practices
- Crisis intervention
- Crisis management
- Behavioral rehabilitation
- Risk assessment
- Caseload Management
- Policy implementation
- Policy enforcement
- Needs assessment
- Individualized service planning
- Resource collaboration
- Operational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Personnel supervision
- Staff supervision
- Relationship Building
- Effective communication
- Leadership skills
- Conflict management
- Emotional intelligence
- Community service programs
- Facility management
- Firearm/Taser Tactics
- Defensive Tactics
- Communications
Certification
- Chief's Award of Excellence
- Career Enhancement Academy Certificate of Completion 2015-02
- Field Search Certificate of Completion 2014-10
- Crisis Intervention Team Certificate of Completion 2014-10
- 832(a) PC Firearms Training Certificate of Completion 2012-10
- Defensive Arming Program Certificate of Completion 2012-10
TEAMS & COMMITTEES
- Officer Safety Team
- Program Development Committees
- Juvenile Division Work Group Committee
- Adult Division Work Group Committee
- Sex Offender Management Team
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Sr. Deputy Probation Officer/Program Director
Ventura County Probation Agency
09.2017 - 07.2020
Senior Deputy Probation Officer
Ventura County Probation Agency
09.2016 - 07.2020
Deputy Probation Officer
Ventura County Probation Agency
09.2012 - 09.2016
Deputy Probation Officer
East County Adult Field Services
04.2012 - 09.2016
Deputy Probation Officer
Adult Investigations
11.2008 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Criminal Justice & Criminology
California State University Northridge