Kristina Snow
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
U.S. Probation Officer with expertise in offender supervision and investigations, recognized for enhancing community safety through proactive risk management. Skilled in interdepartmental collaboration and effective communication, successfully reduced recidivism rates while maintaining compliance with legal standards. Proven ability to build relationships with diverse populations and streamline the probation process.
Extensive experience performing factual and accurate bond investigations under varied time frames. Adept at briefing the Court with bond recommendations and skilled in factual writing. Also possess testimony experience related to bond investigations and bond supervision.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
U.S. Probation Officer
U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services
02.2000 - Current
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures
- Maintained organized records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
- Conducted investigations into violations and other allegations.
- Adhered to legal requirements by performing office, home, and employment visits.
- Supervised defendants to reduce risk to community and ensure appearance.
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information
- Developed effective communication skills while interacting with diverse populations including offenders, their families, court personnel, and community partners.
- Promoted a culture of accountability among defendants by setting clear expectations for behavior and promptly addressing violations when necessary.
- Served as a liaison between the courts, social service agencies, victims, witnesses, families of offenders and community organizations to streamline the bond process.
- Verified social and legal history information of individual defendants.
- Investigated and prepared written bail recommendations to Court to ensure community safety and future appearance.
- Effectively evaluated risk of danger and nonappearance in bond investigations
- Utilized various risk tools to assist in bail recommendations and bond supervision
- Provided court testimony to support bond recommendations and supervision decisions.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Evaluated persons on bond to determine best course of rehabilitation.
- Increased efficiency in caseload management through the use of advanced technology tools such as electronic monitoring devices and case management software systems.
Security Officer
West Michigan Whitecaps
04.2025 - Current
- Greet guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Act quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrol and monitor premises by foot.
- Provid excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Screen individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice-Adult Corrections
Grand Valley State University
Allendale12-1999
Skills
- Offender supervision
- Investigations
- Database searches
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Interviews
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Report writing
Certification
- LEIN/ATLAS Certification - Expires in August 2026
Timeline
Security Officer
West Michigan Whitecaps
04.2025 - Current
U.S. Probation Officer
U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services
02.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice-Adult Corrections
Grand Valley State University
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