KEITH W. LAWRENCE

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at the United States Probation Office, excelling in executive oversight and policy compliance. Proven expertise in location monitoring and case management, fostering accountability and enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at mentoring staff and implementing best practices to ensure public safety and effective supervision.

• North Carolina Department of Correction, Division of Community Corrections, Intensive Probation/Parole Officer, 07/01/03, 09/01/06, Supervised high-risk offenders on Intensive Probation and Parole., Member of the Electronic House Arrest Response Team, addressing violations and critical incidents.
• North Carolina Department of Correction, Division of Community Corrections, Intermediate Probation/Parole Officer, 12/01/98, 07/01/03, Managed supervision of probation and parole offenders assessed as high risk., Served on Electronic House Arrest Response Team.
• North Carolina Department of Correction, Division of Community Corrections, Probation/Parole Officer, 03/01/95, 12/01/98, Supervised probation and parole caseloads with a focus on compliance and public safety.

• Federal Probation Leadership & Operations
• Staff Supervision & Performance Management
• High-Risk & Specialized Supervision
• Location Monitoring & Electronic Supervision
• Firearms Training & Officer Safety
• Policy Compliance & Quality Assurance
• Interagency Coordination & Enforcement Operations

• United States Probation Office, Eastern District of North Carolina, Supervising U.S. Probation Officer, 04/01/22, Present, Provide executive oversight of daily operations for the Fayetteville U.S. Probation Office., Supervise, mentor, and evaluate U.S. Probation Officers and staff, fostering accountability, professionalism, and continuous development., Direct assignment and management of investigative and supervision caseloads to ensure operational efficiency and risk-appropriate supervision., Review officer’s work products, investigations, and supervision strategies to ensure legal sufficiency, policy compliance, and best practices., Lead staff development initiatives through coaching, training delivery, and performance management., Serve as a senior advisor to management on operational, staffing, and supervision matters.
• United States Probation Office, Eastern District of North Carolina, Senior U.S. Probation Officer / Location Monitoring Specialist, 05/01/14, 04/01/22, Served as district subject-matter expert for location monitoring and electronic supervision., Oversaw implementation and administration of court-ordered location monitoring for high-risk offenders., Supervised complex federal supervision cases involving heightened public safety concerns., Served as Assistant Firearms Instructor, supporting district-wide firearms training and officer safety., Served as Lead Search Team Coordinator, directing compliance searches and coordinating with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners.
• United States Probation Office, Eastern District of North Carolina, U.S. Probation Officer, 09/01/06, 05/01/14, Supervised individuals on federal probation and supervised release., Conducted investigations, compliance checks, enforcement actions, and court reporting., Served as Assistant Firearms Instructor in support of district training operations.