Jerry O'Neal
Topeka,KS
Summary
I am a highly skilled and experienced professional with over 16 years of experience working with clients in the criminal justice system. Majority of my career involves extensive case management. I have a proven track record for delivering exceptional results within the office and in the field. I have excellent organizational and planning skills. I have strong leadership skills and am very effective in creating strong team approaches. I use this skill to effectively work with local law enforcement departments, government agencies, social service agencies, schools, and other community entities to ensure client success and build community relations. I am responsible and very reliable and can remain clam and professional in stressful situations. I am seeking a management position where I can utilize my leadership abilities, extensive knowledge of case management, principles, and legal system, to continue to drive the success of court services and positively impact the lives of our clients.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Court Services Officer I
Kansas Judicial Branch
Topeka, KS
02.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with clients, families, attorneys, KVC/DCF, and other involved parties to create a multidisciplinary team approach and ensure success of the client.
- Develop and implement individualized case plans in collaboration with clients and other stakeholders.
- Monitor and evaluate client progress, adjusting plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes and ensure court orders are met.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and interviews to identify clients/families strengths, needs, and goals.
- Assist clients to develop personal goals to encourage them to become productive citizens.
- Assess risk levels associated with each client and make appropriate decisions based on those assessments.
- Provide guidance, support, and resources to clients and their families.
- Connect and refer clients to appropriate treatment, counseling or community service programs.
- Enforce sanctions when necessary to hold clients accountable for their actions.
- Maintain detailed records of all interactions with clients.
Technical Special Agent
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Topeka , KS
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Performed advanced crime scene investigation techniques on the Crime Scene Response Team
- Conduct detailed interviews with involved parties.
- Follow all legal procedures and laws to ensure case integrity.
- Confers with prosecutors for preparation and presentation of evidence in courts of law and other legal proceedings; presents evidence in order to obtain subpoenas, search and arrest warrants.
- Participate in raids to seize evidence and suspect apprehension.
- Speak to civil groups on crime scene prevention and law enforcement topics; providing physical security to ensure the safety and security.
Criminal Intelligence Analyst
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Topeka, KS
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Obtained security clearance for multiple high security programs.
- Collect, research, analyze, and document all available information to support the case at hand.
- Liaison to maintain positive relationships with federal, state, and local agencies to enhance team approaches and success on cases.
- Utilize effective verbal and written communication continuously to ensure team success and legal procedures are met and followed.
Intelligence Officer
Butler County Sheriff's Office
El Dorado, KS
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Gather open source materials such as news articles, social media posts, and other public documents for use in analysis projects.
- Review investigative case files to obtain additional details related to suspects or incidents.
- Monitor social media accounts for indicators of possible criminal activity occurring in specific areas.
- Network and coordinate with different law enforcement agencies to achieve criminal justice goals and maintain working relationships.
- Maintain a secure database of sensitive documents related to ongoing investigations.
- Write and present updated case briefings to the team.
Unit Team Supervisor
Kansas Department Of Corrections
El Dorado, KS
08.2014 - 03.2017
- First level supervisor in the Unit Team and covered the unit in absence of the Unit Team Manager.
- Attend supervisor meetings and debrief on any issues or observations going on at the agency and ensure agency vision is being met.
- Helped direct and lead the living unit staff and ensure polices and procedures were being met.
- Effectively communicate with clients and staff.
- Provide feedback and direction to develop other unit team staff with successful case management.
- Maintain a case load of approximately 120 clients, assist with budgeting, release planning, interventions, job readiness, cognitive tools and behavior adjustments.
- Maintain very organized chronos and effective case management with clients.
- Assess client risk to refer for appropriate programs.
- Collaborate with the community, agencies, security and non uniform staff to ensure the staff, clients, and community were safe and successful.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in a professional manner.
Special Security Team Officer
Kansas Department Of Corrections
El Dorado, KS
08.2008 - 08.2014
- Supervisor who would coordinate and schedule transportation for high risk offenders.
- Organize facility wide searches to locate contraband/weapons every 3-5 months and annually attend mass searches at other facilities.
- Communicate effectively and develop professional and trusting relationships with offenders, staff, and other departments to ensure safety and develop open communication.
- Supervise and monitor mass movements of offenders and have the ability to quickly disseminate body language, groupings of inmates, and act in a conscientious manner in order to maintain safety.
- Initial response to emergency situations within the facility in regards to potential and or perceived threats with the main objective being regaining control and maintaining others safety.
- Responsible for training new hires, contract staff, and annual classes on Security Threat Groups/Gangs.
PREA Compliance Manager
Kansas Department Of Corrections
El Dorado, KS
04.2012 - 03.2013
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Investigate PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) allegations and document official reports on allegation findings.
- Interview victims, witnesses and alleged perpetrators
- Create and manage training classes to educate new hires and existing employees about compliance concerns.
Education
Crime Scene Certification in Forensics -
National Forensics Academy
Oak Ridge, TN03-2021
Certification in Law Enforcement -
KBI Advanced Investigations Academy
Topeka, KS12-2020
Certified Kansas Law Enforcement Officer -
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
Hutchinson, KS08-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05-2017
High School Diploma -
Belle Plaine High School
Belle Plaine, KS05-2000
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build and maintain rapport with clients, attorneys, judges, stakeholders, and team members
- Good knowledge of community resources
- Personable and always willing to help
- Well versed in best practices for offender supervision
- Trained in motivational interviewing, YLS, EPICS, and case plans
- Utilizes best practices with cross-cultural sensitivity
- In-depth knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, courtroom procedures and best practices in case management
Timeline
Court Services Officer I
Kansas Judicial Branch
02.2022 - Current
Technical Special Agent
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
01.2020 - 02.2022
Criminal Intelligence Analyst
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
02.2019 - 01.2020
Intelligence Officer
Butler County Sheriff's Office
03.2017 - 02.2019
Unit Team Supervisor
Kansas Department Of Corrections
08.2014 - 03.2017
PREA Compliance Manager
Kansas Department Of Corrections
04.2012 - 03.2013
Special Security Team Officer
Kansas Department Of Corrections
08.2008 - 08.2014
Crime Scene Certification in Forensics -
National Forensics Academy
Certification in Law Enforcement -
KBI Advanced Investigations Academy
Certified Kansas Law Enforcement Officer -
Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Wichita State University
High School Diploma -
Belle Plaine High School
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