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Jennifer Lyerly

Summary

Detail-oriented professional skilled in verbal and written communication, with a strong background in managing probation cases. Adept at conducting thorough assessments and providing insightful sentencing recommendations to support judicial decision-making. Highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development. Conscientious Probation Officer committed to maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing tasks. Possess in-depth knowledge of criminal justice systems, case management strategies, and rehabilitation program development. Excel in communication, empathy, and decision-making, ensuring effective interaction with diverse individuals while promoting positive outcomes.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

U.S. Probation Officer

U.S. Probation Office
Alexandria, VA
01.2002 - Current
  • Coordinated communication among probationers, families, employers, law enforcement, attorneys, social workers, and other stakeholders to support rehabilitation efforts.
  • Gathered social and legal data on each probationer and verified details.
  • Advised courts on sentencing recommendations based upon thorough assessments of defendants' backgrounds.
  • Administered regular drug and alcohol tests and completed DNA indexing for felony offenders.
  • Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and verify employment status of clients.
  • Conducted pre-sentence and pre-parole investigations to gather critical information for judicial decision-making.
  • Negotiated terms of probation with courts, including duration and special conditions.
  • Reviewed legal documents, including pre-sentence reports, to ensure comprehensive understanding of each case.
  • Performed risk assessments to identify potential threats to community safety and inform management strategies.
  • Trained new probation officers on department policies, procedures, and best practices.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Administration of Justice

George Mason University
Fairfax, CA
05-1997

Skills

  • probation management
  • risk assessment
  • case processing
  • defendant evaluation
  • sentence recommendation
  • presentence investigation reports (PSI)
  • court report documentation
  • adult probation
  • court procedures
  • court filings
  • court liaison
  • courtroom testimony
  • drug testing
  • urinalysis testing
  • testing procedures
  • data gathering
  • data collection
  • documentation
  • file reviews
  • intake procedures
  • research/due diligence
  • verbal and written communication
  • report writing
  • attention to detail
  • problem solving
  • efficiency
  • advanced defensive tactics training
  • proficient in [software]
  • Research/due diligence
  • Proficient in [software]

Timeline

U.S. Probation Officer

U.S. Probation Office
01.2002 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Administration of Justice

George Mason University
Jennifer Lyerly