Luis De Anda
McAllen,TX
Summary
Trained in court procedures, documentation, and reporting. Conducted interviews, monitored offenders, and gave accurate testimony. Qualified Probation Officer 18 years of experience working with offenders. Goal-oriented with skills in case management and collaborating with social service agencies for collaborative support. Adaptable and focused with a commitment to effectiveness. Experienced Probation Officer effective at managing difficult cases and making sound, educated decisions. Creative and practical problem solver. Experienced Juvenile Detention Officer working with juveniles, families, and outside resources to develop and implement effective probation plans.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Care Worker
Urban Strategies
Alamo, TX
09.2021 - 03.2026
- Improve communication skills among youths by encouraging group discussions and collaborative projects.
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk youth through consistent supervision and positive reinforcement.
- Promote emotional well-being by providing individualized support.
- Assist youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter.
- Complete clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
- Aid with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors.
Security Officer
La Plaza Mall
04.2006 - 01.2025
- Write detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidents.
- Conduct proactive interior/exterior patrols of key areas to identify and mitigate security risks.
- Protect facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance cameras.
- Notify law enforcement of suspicious activities and individuals to ensure prompt intervention.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of the building.
- Provided assistance to customers with inquiries and issues
Probation Officer
Hidalgo County Adult Probation
02.2000 - 02.2018
- Collaborated with institutional staff, area law enforcement, mental health boards, county attorneys and treatment providers.
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Suggested special community service rehabilitation programs to help further support offenders.
- Handled over 160 full-cycle caseloads per month. Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Contacted victims in criminal investigations regarding restitution. Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings. Evaluated people on probation to determine the best course of rehabilitation.
- Conducted investigations into violations and other allegations. Worked with schools, rehabilitation programs, and mental health facilities.
- Referred felony and misdemeanor offenders to necessary community resources.
Juvenile Detention Officer
Hidalgo County Juvenile Probation
02.1998 - 02.2000
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Searched buildings and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Restrained juvenile inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.
- Oversaw over 30 juveniles in correctional residential facility setting.
- Supervised and directed juvenile movement.
- Taught juvenile offenders’ basic life skills.
- Completed incident reports when disorder or violence occurs.
- Supervised youth's daily activities, including school, meals, and recreation time.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12-1997
Skills
- Dispatch
- Stationary surveillance
- Theft Prevention Training
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Safety and Security
- Security Guard License
- Superior customer service
- Government security clearance
- Crime Prevention
- Risk and needs assessments
- Court Procedures
- Supervising Residents
- Intake Procedure
- CPR Certified
- CPI Verbal Intervention
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Youth Care Worker
Urban Strategies
09.2021 - 03.2026
Security Officer
La Plaza Mall
04.2006 - 01.2025
Probation Officer
Hidalgo County Adult Probation
02.2000 - 02.2018
Juvenile Detention Officer
Hidalgo County Juvenile Probation
02.1998 - 02.2000
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley