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Jennifer Comeau

Rochester,NY

Summary

Skilled probation professional with substantial experience in managing caseloads, conducting risk assessments, and developing rehabilitation plans. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise includes interpreting court documents, case management, and legal compliance, with personality that values integrity, empathy, and effective communication.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Probation Officer

Monroe County Probation Department
09.2023 - Current
  • Mentored probation officers, contributing to their professional development and overall team success.
  • Provided timely crisis intervention and conflict resolution, effectively addressing issues arising during probation supervision.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with judges, defense attorneys, prosecutors, treatment providers and other key stakeholders involved in each case.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in ongoing training initiatives and staying current on industry best practices.
  • Conducted detailed pre-sentence and pre-dispositional investigations and submitted well-researched reports to inform judicial decisions on sentencing recommendations.

Senior Probation Officer

Monroe County Probation Department
12.2017 - 09.2023
  • Assisted clients in accessing necessary resources such as housing, employment opportunities, mental health care, or substance abuse treatment programs.
  • Improved community safety by closely monitoring high-risk offenders and enforcing strict compliance with court orders.
  • Established constructive rapport with probationers, utilizing motivational interviewing techniques to encourage honest communication and selfreflection.
  • Maintained accurate records of probationer progress and provided regular updates to the court, ensuring informed decisionmaking.
  • Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
  • Conducted investigations into violations and other allegations.

Probation Officer

Monroe County Probation Department
09.2010 - 12.2017
  • Upheld legal standards by maintaining current knowledge on laws, policies, procedures related to probationary practices.
  • Conducted thorough pre-sentence investigations and prepared detailed reports for the courts, aiding informed decision making,
  • Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.

Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY
12-2009

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

St. John Fisher College
Pittsford, NY
05-2001

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Case Management
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Record Keeping

Certification

Peer Support Advocate

New York State Certified General Instructor

Probation Training Officer

Timeline

Senior Probation Officer

Monroe County Probation Department
09.2023 - Current

Senior Probation Officer

Monroe County Probation Department
12.2017 - 09.2023

Probation Officer

Monroe County Probation Department
09.2010 - 12.2017

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Monroe Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

St. John Fisher College

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