Lisa Acosta
Denver,NC
Summary
Dynamic Senior U.S. Probation Officer with a proven track record in enhancing community safety through proactive risk assessment and evidence-based interventions. Skilled in verbal communication and mentoring, I successfully fostered relationships with diverse populations while ensuring compliance with legal standards at U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services. Committed to professional development and community outreach.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior, U.S. Probation Officer
U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services
08.1991 - 07.2016
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Ensured compliance with court-ordered sanctions by closely monitoring probationers'' adherence to conditions of release.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of community corrections.
- Developed effective communication skills while interacting with diverse populations including offenders, their families, court personnel, and community partners.
- Mentored new probation officers, sharing knowledge and expertise to ensure their success in managing caseloads effectively.
- Improved community safety through proactive risk assessment and management of high-risk offenders.
- Facilitated positive behavior change by delivering evidence-based intervention programs to probationers.
- Conducted community outreach initiatives to raise public awareness of available resources and services, fostering positive relationships between probation officers and the communities they serve.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Psychology/Sociology
Florida International University
Miami, FL05-1998
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL12-1985
High School Diploma -
Miami Coral Park Senior High Schools
Miami, Fl06-1983
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Behavioral support and guidance
- Experienced in defensive techniques
- Motivational coaching
- Clerical support
Timeline
Senior, U.S. Probation Officer
U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services
08.1991 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Psychology/Sociology
Florida International University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Miami Dade College
High School Diploma -
Miami Coral Park Senior High Schools
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