Jeffrey L Swords
Wheelersburg,OH
Summary
Accomplished Court Administrator/Chief Probation officer offering nineteen years of extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with severe behavioral and psychological disorders. Energetic, highly motivated and detail-oriented leader with excellent organizational and analytical skills. Competent in both field supervision and case management oversight. Proactive and punctual with a team-oriented mentality. Well-versed in coordinating communication and relationships with others. Adaptable and driven with a strong work ethic and ability to thrive in either a team-based, or individually motivated setting. Safety-oriented, fair, and professional in all task. Knowledgeable in both criminal law and criminology. Vast background in court testimony, statistical analysis, safety protocols, and excels in many administrative aspects.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Court Administrator
Scioto County Probate Juvenile Court
Portsmouth, OH
03.2021 - Current
- Maintaining safety for self and all staff and overseeing any incident reports that arise.
- Works with Juvenile Court Staff to improve workflow and cultivate relationships to improve community engagement.
- Manages all complaints and handles them appropriately.
- Creates and implements administrative processes and procedures to prioritize job tasks and establish personnel responsibilities.
- Manages daily operations within Juvenile Court by supporting continuous improvement and engagement with colleagues.
- Trains employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Communicates philosophies and policies, demonstrates work routines and documents performance.
- Improves productivity within the court system, leads team based approach to support mission of the court.
- Oversees all employees and supervises their daily work assignments.
Chief Probation Officer
Scioto County Probate Juvenile Court
Portsmouth, OH
10.2017 - Current
- Observed and recommended special community services opportunities to support offenders.
- Created, organized and maintained files, case notes and electronic databases.
- Managed full-cycle caseloads, including pretrial, pre-sentence and client supervision.
- Administered regular drug and alcohol tests and completed DNA indexing for felony offenders.
- Managed credentialing for site employees, consultants and subcontractors.
- Maintained relationships with employment and community contacts.
- Supervised all cases referred to juvenile court.
- Completed statistical analysis by developing, updating and maintaining statistical and related records and reports.
- Transported and checked on minors, legal guardians and non-custodial parents.
- Participated in probable cause and revocation hearings to stay informed of relevant legal processes.
Juvenile Probation Officer
Scioto County Juvenile Court
Portsmouth, OH
04.2005 - 10.2017
- Performed visual body searches, health screenings and fingerprinting.
- Analyzed program performance and improved reach of service by implementing corrective actions.
- Organized and contributed to interventions with clients and service personnel.
- Investigated cases, interviewed parents and offered to counsel in times of crises.
- Prepared various behavior and incident reports.
- Coordinated meetings to liaise with community stakeholders, judges and law professionals.
- Networked with community organizations, school officials and law enforcement to drive department mission and values.
- Supported budget development and program evaluation by analyzing and reporting statistics.
- Spearheaded safety strategy and interventions to target specific issues.
Education
Court Administration
Certified Court Manager / Supreme Court of Ohio
Columbus, OH09-2024
Certificate For Ohio Peace Officers Training Association - Criminology
Scioto County Career Technical Center
Lucasville, OH2006
High School Diploma -
Portsmouth High School
Portsmouth, OH05.2001
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OHSkills
- Juvenile Probation
- Cognitive Behavioral Training
- Court Procedures
- Problem Solving Expertise
- Motivational Team Lead
- Field Supervision
- Community Service Programs
- File Audits
- Firearm Training
- Supervising Staff
- Safety Training
- De-escalation Techniques
- Instructional Leadership
Timeline
Court Administrator
Scioto County Probate Juvenile Court
03.2021 - Current
Chief Probation Officer
Scioto County Probate Juvenile Court
10.2017 - Current
Juvenile Probation Officer
Scioto County Juvenile Court
04.2005 - 10.2017
Court Administration
Certified Court Manager / Supreme Court of Ohio
Certificate For Ohio Peace Officers Training Association - Criminology
Scioto County Career Technical Center
High School Diploma -
Portsmouth High School
Shawnee State University
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