Leonice Brown, MPA.
Santa Clarita,CA
Summary
Focused Supervisor with demonstrated talent in organizing work, establishing priorities and delegating tasks to meet service delivery requirements. Skilled in communicating to meet performance and productivity requirements while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Supervising Deputy Probation Officer with a proven expertise in Leadership. Extensive Investigative report writing experience ( Financial, Pre Plea, and Pre-sentencing reports). Organized Team Leader with exceptional ability to build positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working across departmentally with co-management and top-level Leadership. Seasoned Building Emergency Coordinator focused on supporting emergency response and probation client needs in Leadership. Knowledgeable about working with committees to effectively manage traumatic incidents, crisis situations and disaster response.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervising Deputy Probation Officer
Los Angeles County Probation
10.2022 - Current
- Supervise 10 employees and performance of tasks and managed 400 offenders.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Developed case reports detailing inmate history and likelihood of committing another crime.
- Monitored progress of programs, using and applying programming documents, program directives, funding documents and other program material.
- Reviewed operational plans from other locations to identify options for local systems.
- Facilitated emergency management training for staff and conducted emergency drills.
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Participated in team projects and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Supervising Detention Services Officer
Los Angeles County Probation
06.2018 - 10.2022
- Liaised with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
- Managed team 28 employees across Detention Services division, including establishing and enforcing performance policies.
- Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
- Educated staff members on proper detention procedures to boost efficiency and public trust in officers.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of important considerations such as officer safety and Juvenile Hall policy.
- Supervised and directed juvenile movement during various activities on and off campus.
- Administrative Supervisor ( DSB Division V).
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
- Facilitated emergency management training for staff and conducted emergency drills.
- Utilized comprehensive risk analysis to identify, assess and manage emergency management risks.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to prepare plans and procedures to respond to emergency scenarios.
- Inspected facilities and equipment to determine operational and functional capabilities in emergency situations.
- Investigated practical and theoretical issues facing emergency services and identified effective resolutions.
- Reviewed operational plans from other locations to identify options for local systems.
- Worked well in team settings, providing support and guidance.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Deputy Probation Officer II
Los Angeles County Probation
09.2006 - 04.2018
- Supported Probation Director with daily operational functions.
- Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.
- Ensured all probationers complied with conditions for release
- Reported probationers not complying with release conditions.
- Assisted probationers with integrating back into society.
- Monitored behavior and activities of 150 offenders at once.
- Delivered accurate verbal and written reports to court
- Analyzed information gathered by investigation and report findings and make recommendations to court.
- Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
- Oversaw administration of DNA indexing and drug and alcohol screenings for offenders.
- Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
- Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches
- Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports
- Researched criminal cases and led investigations to determine appropriate course of proceedings
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Testified in court during Criminal proceedings and trials.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence
- Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion
Deputy Probation Officer 1
Los Angeles County
02.2002 - 09.2006
- Inspected facilities and living quarters to ensure that each met state and federal standards
- Supervised 25 offenders during school activities, including fire crew duties and transportation
- Searched for contraband items, including weapons and drugs
- Aided in rehabilitation and counseling
- Prevented crimes by immediately reporting all unusual, unauthorized and illegal activity on premises
- Noted and followed up on any unusual behavior
- Delivered accurate verbal and written court reports
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
Detention Services Officer
Los Angeles County
04.1999 - 02.2002
- Counseled 50 youth either individually or group setting.
- Addressed behavior and stability of juvenile offenders.
- Evaluated progress of Juvenile Offenders in Juvenile Hall.
- Prevented crimes by immediately reporting all unusual and unauthorized activity.
- Responded quickly and effectively to all security violations and duress alarms.
- Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations.
- Noted and followed up on any unusual behavior.
- Transported youth to and from court, medical appointments and other correctional facilities.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Transported inmates to and from court, medical appointments and other correctional facilities
- Provided individual and group counseling to promote and increase personal awareness of responsibilities
Education
Master of Public Administration - Public Sector Management And Leadership
California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA2016
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA2001
Skills
- Report analysis
- Skilled in conflict resolution
- Conflict resolution
- Risk management processes and analysis
- Investigative experience
- Research abilities
- Performance Analysis
- Scheduling
- Coaching and mentoring
- Effective leader
- Adult probation
- Emergency response coordination
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- First Aid and CPR Instructor
Certification
- Certified Peace Officer( Peace Officer Standards Training Certificate)
- Juvenile Correction Core Certificate
- Adult Field Services Core Certificate
- Juvenile Court System Certified
- Adult Court System Certified
- Supervising Core Training Certificate
- HSI Level 1 Instructor ( First Aide, CPR)
Timeline
Supervising Deputy Probation Officer
Los Angeles County Probation
10.2022 - Current
Supervising Detention Services Officer
Los Angeles County Probation
06.2018 - 10.2022
Deputy Probation Officer II
Los Angeles County Probation
09.2006 - 04.2018
Deputy Probation Officer 1
Los Angeles County
02.2002 - 09.2006
Detention Services Officer
Los Angeles County
04.1999 - 02.2002
Master of Public Administration - Public Sector Management And Leadership
California State University-Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University-Northridge
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