Issac Espinoza-Howard
Fort Stewart,GA
Summary
Reliable Criminal Justice Professional, skilled in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to resolve complex issues in a professional manner. Experienced in overseeing technical projects from start to finish with a high level of success. Effectively trained in a multitude of customer service, administrative and clerical functions highly motivated to provide dedicated service in the field of criminal justice.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Military Police Officer
United States Army
01.2021 - Current
- Enforced all laws and regulations as a military police patrolman on military installations
- Monitored/secured traffic access control points, verified identification ensuring proper traffic flow
- Planned and conducted traffic stops, check points, mounted (vehicle) and dismounted (foot) street patrols, building searches and oversaw combat operations
- Searched, apprehended and detained subjects while enforcing military and country laws and regulations
- Conducted interviews for investigations on a daily basis
- Trained to preserve evidence, read subject their rights, and testify in court in regards to enforcing laws and regulations on military installations
- Diffused violent domestic situations without using unnecessary physical force
- Trained with German and Italian Police Officers in Law Enforcement tactics, self defense, weapons systems and combat operations
- Man guard towers and escort local nationals while on Patrol
- Performed as supervisor and reviewed work of uniformed patrol operations on assigned shifts
- Conducted vehicular patrol of assigned areas, responded to calls for service, investigated scenes of accidents and criminal offenses, made arrests when required and prepared appropriate reports
- Assisted deputies by providing interpretation of departmental policies and procedures
- Maintained assigned squad car and its equipment and assisted deputies at scenes of major accidents and criminal incidents
- Performed as primary shift supervisor in absence of the Lieutenant by making area assignments of staff, reviewing all field reports and maintaining staff attendance records
- Assumed special duty assignments such as performing priority patrols, speaking to community groups and providing input to training programs for staff.
- Responded quickly to emergencies while exercising sound judgment under pressure, mitigating potential risks to personnel and property.
Parole Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Austin, TX
09.2018 - 01.2021
- (E.M), Visited offender residences, jails, correctional facilities, courthouses, social services, and other agencies to obtain offender information; interviewed, counseled, and trained offenders concerning reintegration skills to include life and cognitive skills and ABE/GED training; and evaluates offender adjustment and recommends revisions to parole supervision plans
- Coordinated with facilities, agencies, and community organizations to prepare and facilitate implementation of informed plans of supervision
- Compiled information, prepared social and developmental histories, documents offender supervision activities, and maintained required records; prepared evaluations, recommendations, and other related reports to include data entry, retrieval, and data searches
- Conducted activities to monitor offender compliance with conditions of supervision to include alcohol and drug testing, residential verification, employment verification
- Responded to inquiries from offenders and public in person, telephonically, and in writing
- Performed criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system access
Adult Probation Officer
Bexar County Community Supervision
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Supervised clients to monitor compliance with Court Orders
- Referred clients to appropriate community resource agencies in an effort to effectuate their rehabilitation
- Ensured that all fees are paid on a timely basis
- Maintained accurate chronological records on all client activity
- Assisted Courts in revocation hearings as necessary
- Notified Courts immediately, through proper channels, of any violation of probation
- Implemented Evidence-Based Practices such as Motivational Interviewing in caseload management
- Handled over 30 Full-cycle cases per month
- Ensured compliance with all Community Justice Assistance Division Standards
- Conducted outside, face-to-face and collateral contact with clients as required
- Observed the collection of urine samples for drug screening on clients on probation to assure that no foreign substance is introduced into the sample as needed
Pretrial Bond Officer
Bexar County Pretrial Services
San Antonio, TX
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Specialized in Alcohol monitoring systems (A.M.S), Domestic Violence D.V.O
- Bexar County, Developed and maintained case files for defendants released on bond with specialized conditions of bond such as drug testing, substance abuse education, domestic violence, ignition interlock and special supervision
- Reviewed official documents and queries on-line computer databases to determine changes in case status
- Prepared correspondence to criminal courts and reports any bond violations
- Informed defendants, attorneys and court personnel of changes in case or defendant status
- Attempted to contact defendants who fail to report-in or otherwise fail to meet terms of their bond agreement
- Responded to telephone inquiries from defendants, attorneys, court personnel and general public concerning cases
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Sociology
Brown Mackie College
San Antonio, TX 10.2011 - 10.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Eddison High School
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Apple OSX Operating Systems; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Corrections Software Systems (CSS) Offender Information Management Systems (OIMS), MOCHA Database NCIC/TCIC (National Crime Information System/ Texas Crime Information System)
- Communication Skills: Able to clearly communicate with individuals in an effective Manner
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work effectively in a team to accomplish a goal
- Time Management Skills: Able to effectively utilize time and prioritize tasks accordingly
Timeline
Military Police Officer
United States Army
01.2021 - Current
Parole Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
09.2018 - 01.2021
Adult Probation Officer
Bexar County Community Supervision
09.2017 - 09.2018
Pretrial Bond Officer
Bexar County Pretrial Services
10.2016 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Sociology
Brown Mackie College
10.2011 - 10.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Eddison High School
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