Lindsay Farrar
Steelville,MO
Summary
I have been a Probation & Parole Officer from the Missouri Department of Corrections for a little over 14 years. I am adept in de-escalation and motivational interviewing, significantly enhanced offender rehabilitation. I'm also an expert in court testimony and collaborative strategies, achieving optimal community safety and offender accountability. Excelled in mentoring and leveraging critical thinking for impactful case management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Probation & Parole Officer
Missouri Department Of Corrections
09.2010 - Current
- Promoted successful reentry by connecting offenders with appropriate resources such as housing, employment, and substance abuse treatment services.
- Evaluated success of supervision strategies through regular progress reviews and adjusted approaches as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Conducted regular home visits, employment checks, and drug screenings to confirm compliance with probation or parole conditions.
- Testified effectively in court hearings regarding offender compliance, progress, or violations as needed for informed judicial decisions.
- Facilitated positive change among offenders by utilizing motivational interviewing techniques during interactions.
- Improved offender rehabilitation by conducting thorough assessments and creating individualized case plans.
- Enhanced community safety by monitoring and supervising probationers and parolees in compliance with court orders.
- Mentored new probation officers by sharing expertise in caseload management, risk assessment tools, and supervision techniques.
- Collaborated with treatment providers, law enforcement agencies, and community organizations for effective supervision and intervention strategies.
- Identified potential risks to community safety through rigorous assessments of offender behavior patterns and needs.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining detailed documentation of offender progress, violations, and actions taken.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
- Developed case reports detailing inmate history and likelihood of committing another crime.
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
- Reported violations of parole conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
- Conducted pre-sentence investigations by doing in-depth research and compiling police reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO12-2008
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Policy enforcement
- Courtroom testimony
- Motivational interviewing
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Offender supervision
Timeline
Probation & Parole Officer
Missouri Department Of Corrections
09.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Missouri Southern State University
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