Open To Work
JACQUELINE GUYTON
Calumet City,IL
Summary
Experienced Adult Probation Officer skilled in risk assessment and compliance monitoring. Specializes in advocacy and communication to enhance offender rehabilitation through strategic partnerships. Expertise in report writing and case management, facilitating timely interventions for high-risk individuals while promoting community safety. Background includes working with diverse populations, including children and adults with behavioral and psychological disorders.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Adult Probation Officer
COOK COUNTY
Chicago, USA
01.2021 - Current
- Supervise and monitor high-risk offenders sentenced to probation.
- Conducted field visits to monitor compliance with probation conditions.
- Communicate with treatment facilities to ensure compliance with treatment recommendations.
- Perform intake assessments upon sentencing utilizing the Core Correctional Practices.
- Interview defendants to gather information regarding employment, residence, living arrangements, family information, substance use problems, military records, and mental health issues.
- Investigate thorough criminal background checks.
- Utilize a scored risk assessment tool to determine the defendant's probability of reoffending.
- Generate and present interview and risk assessment reports to the court.
- Recommend and monitor appropriate resources, such as anger management, mental health evaluation, domestic violence counseling, and drug/alcohol counseling and treatment.
- Coordinated domestic violence treatment programs to enhance offender rehabilitation.
- Communicated with victims to verify compliance with no-contact orders.
- Provide pretrial supervision, which allows defendants to be monitored in the community while awaiting trial.
- Instruct defendants on release terms (i.e., counseling, field visits, curfew, urinalyses, weekly reporting).
Quality Assurance Auditor
COOK COUNTY
Chicago, USA
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Completed internal operational audits to determine compliance with the guidelines established by department General Orders, Department Rules and Regulations, the American Correctional Association Standards, Illinois Compiled Statutes, Illinois Jail Standards, and Duran Consent Decrees.
- Evaluated completeness, accuracy, and overall quality of work completed by Receiving/Classification (RCDC) staff in the intake process.
- Assessed completeness, accuracy, and overall quality of work performed by Records Office Administrative Assistant.
- Verified record file updates for accuracy and completeness.
- Reviewed county sentence calculations for accuracy and was familiar with the Cook County Department of Corrections Records filing system.
- Reviewed court discharge records to confirm discharge dispositions.
- Reported deficiencies to supervisors and made necessary corrections.
- Facilitated communication with professional staff, supervisors, and managers to assess department's clerical, secretarial, and administrative needs.
- In the Executive's absence, ensured that requests for action or information were relayed to the appropriate staff member; as needed; interpreted requests and helped implement action; confirmed that information was promptly furnished; notified the Shift Commander of essential matters, including emergency incidents.
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
COOK COUNTY
Chicago, USA
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Investigated allegations of abuse and neglect by interviewing key witnesses to gather comprehensive insights for case evaluations.
- Appeared in court on behalf of the child and attended all case reviews and staffing related to the child's well-being.
- Tracked child's progress toward goals, notifying court of any changes needing order modifications to ensure timely interventions.
- Verified child's access to necessary counseling, educational, social, and medical services, advocating for their well-being and support.
- Conducted in-home visits monthly to assess children's living conditions and needs.
- Interviewed social workers, foster parents, and other involved parties to ensure all relevant facts were available for court hearings.
- Processed new cases assigned by the court, including reviewing relevant records, documents, and clinical data to be entirely up to date on the child's specific situation.
- Prepared written reports for court and provided oral testimony.
Database Manager/Administrative Professional
ACCESS LIVING
Chicago, USA
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Generated data lists and reports, conducted queries, and recommended methods to simplify database coding.
- Assisted with developing and implementing a database conversion plan.
- Collaborated with finance and development departments to create consistent and accurate reports, enhancing data clarity.
- Trained department staff on database usage to maximize efficiency and improve user proficiency.
- Performed ongoing database maintenance and upkeep.
- Ensured accurate tracking of monthly contributions to maintain financial integrity.
- Worked with the development director to increase online giving capacity.
- Coordinated all departmental mailings, including tri-annual direct mail appeals and preparing acknowledgment responses for donations.
Education
Master of Jurisprudence - Child & Family Law
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL05-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice; Minor in Psychology
CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL01-2007
Master of Science - Administration of Justice and Security
The UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Probation supervision
- Case management
- Risk assessment
- Compliance auditing
- Case documentation
- Report writing
- Victim communication
- Criminal justice knowledge
- Criminal justice policy
- Legal research
- Data management and analysis
- Research and fact collection
- Interviewing skills
- Supervision techniques
- Program management and implementation
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration and teamwork
- Strategic partnerships
- Cultural sensitivity
- Task prioritization
- Internal communications
- Advocacy communication
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteHybridSalary Range
$1/yr - $150000/yrTimeline
Adult Probation Officer
COOK COUNTY
01.2021 - Current
Quality Assurance Auditor
COOK COUNTY
01.2013 - 01.2019
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
COOK COUNTY
01.2006 - 01.2013
Database Manager/Administrative Professional
ACCESS LIVING
01.2004 - 01.2008
Master of Jurisprudence - Child & Family Law
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice; Minor in Psychology
CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY
Master of Science - Administration of Justice and Security
The UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX