Obtain the position of Adult Probation Officer Supervisor within the Yavapai County Adult Probation Department to provide superior leadership and promote positive change from within the department.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Probation Officer
Yavapai County Adult Probation Department
Prescott, AZ
2024 - Current
Evaluated and mentored new officers during field training to promote skill acquisition and adherence to departmental standards.
Managed coverage of vacant caseloads to ensure continuity of service delivery.
Provided support in managing supervisor responsibilities during periods of absence to maintain workflow efficiency.
Reviewed and authorized petitions, verifying adherence to legal and procedural requirements.
Facilitated training sessions for coworkers to enhance skill development.
Supervised caseload of probationers, ensuring compliance with court-ordered conditions.
Over the last year, I handled over six new employees through the training unit
Entry/Journey Probation Officer
Yavapai County Adult Probation Department
Prescott, AZ
01.2016 - 2024
Intensive Probation Supervision Officer
Worked closely with high-risk clients to provide them with client-focused support and assistance essential to enhancing their success on probation
Continue to engage in teamwork opportunities, such as volunteering to help cover vacant standard caseloads
Conducted weekly telephone, residence, collateral, employment, and in-person contacts
Work closely with the Courts and Law Enforcement to hold clients accountable and enhance community safety
Reentry/DOC Officer
Facilitated phone interviews to assess readiness for inmate/probationer release from the Department of Corrections.
Engaged with team members across AZDOC facilities to support seamless workflow and communication.
Coordinated with local parole officers to address concerns and enhance community reintegration efforts.
Managed a diverse caseload of up to 50 clients across Yavapai County.
Office days in Prescott, Dewey, and Cottonwood locations
Sex Offender Officer
Conducted regular field visits to engage with high-risk probationers.
Worked with treatment providers and a polygrapher regularly
Engaged in regular communication with the Yavapai County Sheriff's Sex Offender Compliance Unit to ensure compliance and coordination.
Developed proficiency in GPS systems to enhance navigation accuracy.
Drug Court Officer
Attended staffing and court as required
Worked daily with treatment providers, Judges, and community agencies
Worked with both the County Attorney's office and Public Defender's office to determine the best outcomes for the client
Facilitated drug court graduation ceremonies to celebrate participant achievements.
Part of the planning committee for Recovery Day
Standard Officer
Conducted monthly telephone, residence, collateral, and in-person contacts with clients
Provided feedback and reports for judges regarding probationer behavior
Administered a large caseload, facilitating timely case resolutions and maintaining compliance with regulations.
Developed individualized supervision plans tailored to each probationer's needs and risks.
Collaborated with community resources to facilitate rehabilitation and support services for clients.
Drug Court Caseworker
Yavapai County Juvenile Probation Department/Detention Center
Prescott, AZ
01.2013 - 01.2016
Worked with juveniles and their parents to set them up for successful involvement in the Drug court program.
Networking resources and skills to help the juveniles involved in the program be successful upon graduation.
Attended Drug Court weekly to obtain information gathered about each juvenile and, if needed, help the probation officers with clarification on any issues that may arise.
Worked closely with attorneys, judges, and community agencies.
Teaching life skills through activities that include volunteering in the community, teaching them an assortment of skills in and out of a classroom setting, and traveling from Prescott to the Verde Valley to work with clients in both locations.
Coordinate with various individuals and organizations throughout Yavapai County.
Communicate transportation, participation, and evaluation of the clients involved in the program.
Quarterly reports on evidence-based practice.
Juvenile Detention Officer
Court appearances, inter-faculty transport
Booked and supervised detainees in the detention facility
Maintain the safety of my fellow employees, as well as the detainees.
Monitored the detainees in the detention facility while participating in school.
Juvenile Detention Officer
Coconino County Juvenile Detention Center
Flagstaff, AZ
01.2011 - 01.2013
Attended Court as needed
Transported juvenile offenders to treatment appointments
Oversaw daily routines of detainees, maintaining order and discipline in educational and detention settings.
Booked and supervised detainees in detention facilities and other programs.
Maintain the safety of my fellow employees, as well as the detainees.
Managed daily activities and staff interactions to uphold safety and security standards in the detention facility.
Supervised 15 detainees during mealtime and recreational time.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID
05-2011
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ
05-2008
High School Diploma -
Flagstaff High School
Flagstaff, AZ
05-2007
Skills
Faculty Skills Development (FSD)
Northern Arizona Regional Training Academy Volunteer for local and statewide Law Enforcement Officers
Two-day pre-supervisor training
Attended the FTO National Conference
Statewide Defensive Tactics Instructor
SIMS Role Player
Search Team member
Strategic Planning Committee Co-Chair
FTO to new probation officers
Received certification for FTO basic training
Leadership and Followership Two-Day training
Accomplishments
Awarded Line Officer of the Year(2024)
Awarded by the State for Excellence in Education - Defensive Tactics(2024)
Timeline
Entry/Journey Probation Officer
Yavapai County Adult Probation Department
01.2016 - 2024
Drug Court Caseworker
Yavapai County Juvenile Probation Department/Detention Center