Kerisha L. Alexander
Probation Officer
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Dedicated Probation Officer with over twenty years experience in the criminal justice system working with both adult and juvenile offenders, who is hardworking and passionate about fostering community safety and reducing recidivism.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Juvenile Probation Officer
Marion Superior Court Probation Department
05.2009 - Current
- Advocated for alternatives to detention when appropriate, emphasizing the importance of community-based interventions over punitive measures.
- Established positive rapport with juveniles under supervision, fostering trust and open communication while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on trends, research, and best practices in the field of juvenile justice.
- Alerted law enforcement about probation violations.
- Conducted thorough assessments of juvenile offenders to determine risk levels, needs, and appropriate supervision strategies.
- Developed safety plans and strategic interventions to address specific issues.
- Partnered with targeted support organizations, programs and community resources as alternatives to juvenile detention.
- Ensured timely completion of required reports for courts, demonstrating compliance with all stipulated deadlines and attention to detail.
- Reduced recidivism rates through targeted interventions and appropriate referrals to community-based programs.
- Conducted client needs assessments based on presented issues as well as social and restorative justice models of care.
- Screened offender referrals and completed intake interviews and paperwork.
- Compiled information from law enforcement and conducted interviews with youth offenders.
- Verified social and legal history information of individual probationers.
- Completed reports on behalf of court and associated legal entities.
- Referred felony and misdemeanor offenders to necessary community resources.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Interpreted data from various assessment tools to determine appropriate level of supervision.
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
Adult Probation Officer
Marion Superior Court Probation Department
01.2004 - 05.2009
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on trends, research, and best practices in field of criminal justice.
- Alerted law enforcement about probation violations.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation for each case, facilitating efficient communication among stakeholders and informed decision-making processes.
- Coordinated and facilitated interventions with clients and service professionals.
- Ensured timely completion of required reports for courts, demonstrating compliance with all stipulated deadlines and attention to detail.
- Reduced recidivism rates through targeted interventions and appropriate referrals to community-based programs.
- Screened offender referrals and completed intake interviews and paperwork.
- Verified social and legal history information of individual probationers.
- Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies.
- Completed reports on behalf of court and associated legal entities.
- Suggested special community service rehabilitation programs to help further support offenders.
- Referred felony and misdemeanor offenders to necessary community resources.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Interpreted data from various assessment tools to determine appropriate level of supervision.
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Collaborated with senior leadership during decision-making processes and created thorough offender reports for corrective action planning.
- Handled over 120 full-cycle caseloads per month.
- Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
Education
Master Of Arts - Criminology And Criminal Justice
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN12.2007
Bachelor Of Science - Criminology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN05.2002
Associate Of Applied Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY12.1998
Skills
- Exceptional Communicator
- Legal Knowledge
- Policy Knowledge and Enforcement
- Risk and Needs Assessments
- Efficiency and Accuracy
- Data Collection and Report Writing
- Digital Literacy
- Interdepartmental Collaboration and Teamwork
- Interviews
- Time Management and Multitasking
- Critical Thinking and Decision-Making
- Adaptability, Flexibility and Reliability
Certification
Safe Crisis Management (SCM)
Indiana Youth Assessment System (IYAS)
National Crime Information Center (NCIC)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePaid time offHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leavePersonal development programs401k matchWork Availability
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Timeline
Juvenile Probation Officer
Marion Superior Court Probation Department
05.2009 - Current
Adult Probation Officer
Marion Superior Court Probation Department
01.2004 - 05.2009
Safe Crisis Management (SCM)
Indiana Youth Assessment System (IYAS)
National Crime Information Center (NCIC)
Master Of Arts - Criminology And Criminal Justice
Indiana State University
Bachelor Of Science - Criminology
Indiana State University
Associate Of Applied Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Nassau Community College
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