KIM THURSTON
Director, Community Corrections
Decatur,Alabama
Summary
Experienced Community Corrections Director effective at managing difficult cases and making sound, educated decisions. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Criminal justice professional well-educated on court procedures. Detail-oriented skilled in calculating restitution, preparing court documents and maintaining fiscal records. Maintains databases, records and logs and assists with court preparation.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Morgan County Community Corrections
Decatur, United States
01.2008 - Current
- Supervised 10-18 employees monitoring over 1200+ offenders
- Worked closely with organizational leadership, Corrections Commission and County Commission
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Evaluated documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
Court Services Coordinator
Madison County, Office Alternative Sentencing
Huntsville, AL
03.1998 - 12.2007
- Handled database management for specific areas of law.
- Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts, and updated account balances.
- Worked closely with applicants to determine eligibility and verify accuracy and integrity of application data.
- Created documents with applicant information and verified data against Offender database information.
- Help Establish Adult Treatment Courts
- Supervised over 700+ offenders
- Supervised 10-15 Probation Officers
Education
Master of Science - Justice And Public Saftey
Auburn University-Montgomery
Montgomery, AL 05.1999 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Athens State University
Athens, AL 08.1993 - 11.1995
Skills
Verbal and written communication
Budgeting
MS Office
Creative problem solving
Database Management
Records management
Document preparation
Researching skills
Drug diversion understanding
Adult probation
Delinquency monitoring
Risk and needs assessments
DNA indexing
Database searches
Report writing
Court testimony
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10-18 staff members.
- Development of Policy & Procedures for Community Corrections Programs.
- Implemented various alternative sentencing programs for the courts. such as: misdemeanor/felony probation, pre-trial release supervision, electronic supervision, work release, community corrections supervision for state inmates, and adult treatment court.
- Budgeting for a self-funded government agency.
Affiliations
- Alabama Council on Crime and Delinquency President 2021-2022.
- Alabama Community Corrections Association Legislation Committee.
- Alabama Drug Court Association
- National Association of Drug Court Professionals
- American Probation Parole Association
Certification
NCIC
Timeline
NCIC
01-2009
Director
Morgan County Community Corrections
01.2008 - Current
Master of Science - Justice And Public Saftey
Auburn University-Montgomery
05.1999 - 05.2001
Court Services Coordinator
Madison County, Office Alternative Sentencing
03.1998 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Athens State University
08.1993 - 11.1995