Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Isabel Hudspeth

Sangamon County Court Services Department
Petersburg,IL
4
years of professional experience

Dedicated probation professional with experience supervising adult offenders, managing high-risk cases, conducting assessments and investigations, and ensuring compliance with court-ordered conditions. Known for building positive, professional relationships with clients while maintaining appropriate boundaries and holding individuals accountable for their actions. Compassionate and approachable, with the ability to be firm and decisive when situations require it. Strong background in court services and law enforcement, with proven skills in communication, case management, crisis intervention, documentation, and collaboration with courts, attorneys, treatment providers, and community partners.

Work History

Problem-Solving Court Probation Officer

1 Year 2 Months
Sangamon County Court Services Department | 06.2025 - Current
  • Supervise a caseload of adult offenders, including high-risk and specialty court participants, to ensure compliance with court-ordered conditions and supervision requirements.
  • Conduct risk and needs assessments to identify criminogenic risk factors and develop appropriate supervision strategies.
  • Monitored offender compliance through office, home, and community contacts, employment verification, and investigative methods to ensure adherence to court orders.
  • Administer random drug and alcohol testing, monitor substance-abuse concerns, and address noncompliance.
  • Recommended sanctions, incentives, and treatment responses based on offender behavior and compliance to facilitate effective supervision.
  • Make recommendations regarding sanctions, incentives, treatment responses, and modifications to supervision based on offender behavior and compliance.
  • Collaborate with judges, attorneys, law enforcement, treatment providers, and community agencies regarding offender supervision and case management.
  • Provided case information and recommendations during court proceedings and testified regarding offender compliance, violations, and progress.
  • Maintain accurate, detailed, and confidential case documentation.

Dual Role: Dispatch and Corrections Officer

10 Months
Menard County Sheriff's Office | 07.2024 - 05.2025

911 Telecommunications

  • Received and processed emergency and non-emergency calls while accurately obtaining and documenting critical information under high-pressure conditions.
  • Prioritized calls based on urgency and risk and rapidly communicated information to law enforcement, fire, EMS, and other public-safety personnel.
  • Utilized computer-aided dispatch, mapping systems and other computer-based resources to document and coordinate emergency responses.
  • Maintained composure and effective communication while managing interactions with distressed, intoxicated, hostile, or emotionally impaired individuals to ensure safety and order.
  • Communicated tactfully and professionally with the public, law-enforcement personnel, coworkers, and other emergency-response agencies.

Corrections Officer

  • Supervised incarcerated individuals and maintained security, safety, and order within the correctional facility.
  • Monitored inmate behavior and activities through direct observation, security cameras, inspections, and routine security procedures.
  • Enforced facility rules, policies, and procedures to uphold security and safety, while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Responded to behavioral issues, conflicts, and other safety concerns.
  • Collaborated with correctional staff and supervisory personnel to enhance facility security and operational standards.

Store Manager

5 Months
Sunroom Tanning | 01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Oversaw daily business operations, staffing, scheduling, customer service, inventory, and compliance with company policies to ensure smooth store functionality.
  • Managed daily business operations, staffing, scheduling, customer service, inventory, and compliance with company policies.
  • Resolved customer concerns and operational issues using sound judgment and effective communication.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping and organized operations to maintain a safe and professional workplace.

Hostess/Assistant Food Runner

5 Months
Chilli's Bar & Grill | 02.2023 - 07.2023

Delivered food orders to customers efficiently

  • - Deliver food orders from the kitchen to customers promptly and accurately.
  • - Ensure food presentation meets restaurant standards.
  • - Assisted servers in clearing and resetting tables to ensure efficient service.
  • - Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing guest concerns promptly.
  • - Assisted kitchen staff during busy periods.

Greeted guests upon arrival to create a welcoming atmosphere

  • - Greet guests warmly and seat them at appropriate tables.
  • - Coordinated restaurant reservations and waitlists to optimize guest seating.
  • - Manage restaurant reservations and waitlists.
  • - Coordinate with servers to ensure efficient table turnover.
  • - Assist with handling customer inquiries and resolving any issues.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Colorado At Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO
  • Athletic Scholarship Scholarship Recipient
  • Relevant Coursework: Violence In Society & Issues in Crime and Policy
  • Member of 2023 Volleyball Team

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Criminal Justice

University of Illinois At Springfield | Springfield, IL | 05-2025
  • 3.5 GPA
  • cum laude graduate
  • Relevant Coursework: Critical Thinking/ Criminal Justice & Research Method/Criminal Justice.

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Lincoln Land Community College | Springfield, IL | 05-2023
  • Competed as a collegiate student-athlete while balancing academic responsibilities with a demanding training and competition schedule.
  • Developed strong discipline, teamwork, leadership, accountability, time management, and the ability to perform effectively in high-pressure environments.
  • Relevant Coursework: Substance Abuse & Courts and Victims.

Skills

CORE SKILLS
Adult Offender Supervision & Case Management
Risk & Needs Assessments
Investigations & Violation Reports
Court Reports & Courtroom Testimony
Probation & Court Order Compliance
Drug & Alcohol Testing
Home & Community Visits
Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
Treatment & Community Resource Coordination
Law Enforcement Collaboration
Professional Communication & Documentation
Leadership
Judgment & Decision-Making
High-Pressure Situations & Conflict Resolution

Timeline

Problem-Solving Court Probation Officer

Sangamon County Court Services Department
06.2025 - CurrentRead More

Dual Role: Dispatch and Corrections Officer

Menard County Sheriff's Office
07.2024 - 05.2025Read More

Store Manager

Sunroom Tanning
01.2024 - 06.2024Read More

Hostess/Assistant Food Runner

Chilli's Bar & Grill
02.2023 - 07.2023Read More

University of Colorado At Colorado Springs

Bachelor of Arts from Criminal Justice
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University of Illinois At Springfield

Bachelor of Arts from Criminology And Criminal Justice
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Lincoln Land Community College

Associate of Arts from Criminal Justice
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Isabel Hudspeth