Lyndsey Perkins
Reno
Summary
Knowledgeable criminal justice professional focused on investigating criminal cases. Proactive and and strong communicator. Passionate about building trust and rapport with defendants through non-judgmental approach, patient demeanor and compassionate interpersonal skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Parole and Probation Specialist II
Nevada State Police
05.2022 - Current
- Develop and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with Parole and Probation officers and other law enforcement agencies.
- Maintain energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Perform duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment for law enforcement officers.
- Enter data, generate reports and produce tracking documents.
- Receive and respond to offenders requests via telephone calls.
- Assisted in devising and implementing extradition procedures.
- Submit warrants to command and Parole Board labs or court officials for legal hearings.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Intermittent Pretrial Services Officer
Second Judicial District Court
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted investigations including compiling, verifying, and evaluating information regarding defendants; assess level of supervision required for defendants; develop and assist Pretrial Services Officers in maintaining case files.
- Assisted Pretrial Services Officers in maintaining contact with defendants over Zoom and by telephone; supervision and monitoring of defendants to ensure compliance with Court orders, attendance at treatment programs and drug testing appointments.
- Worked in inter-disciplinary team format to locate defendants who fail to appear for Court dates; recommends sanctions for defendants who were in violation of Court order.
- Prepared and submitted reports to judges for defendants who were in violation of conditions ordered.
- Responded to inquiries by telephone or email; provided information utilizing judgment, knowledge, and interpretation; resolved complaints; referred caller to appropriate resource as necessary.
Case Manager
Sentinel Offender Services
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Responsible for State of Nevada: Division of Parole and Probation offender's electronic monitoring program orientation. Effectively communicated program rules, schedules, fees and contract requirements of sentence.
- Conducted bi-weekly participant compliance appointments to collect, review and interpret participant activity documentation and fees; determined that participants were in compliance with sentencing guidelines meeting regulations of program and sentence.
- Reviewed and interpreted daily participant exception reports; investigated activity and prepared reports for participants that were not in compliance with their sentence.
- Installed and visually inspected electronic monitoring equipment being used by participant.
Right Turn Face Forward Case Manager/Mentor Specialist
The Children's Cabinet
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Achieved grant objective by interviewing clients ages 14-24 from wide range of ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds involved in juvenile justice system for crisis intervention.
- Initiated client and family referrals to appropriate community resources.
- Worked directly with Washoe County Juvenile Service and Youth Parole Office to achieve decrease in recidivism.
- Responded to juvenile justice professional requests to attend legal proceedings.
- Entered, updated and monitored supporting information within designated timelines.
- Developed mentor services for RTFF participants and mentors.
- Developed and implemented volunteer mentor recruitment strategies and trainings.
- Prepared and maintained data and statistics on clients and mentors including information regarding outcomes for program progress; pattern of regular contact over agreed upon term of mentoring relationship, level of commitment to mentoring program by both mentor and mentee.
- Provided direct services to clients, including safety planning, crisis intervention, case management and advocacy.
Mobile Assistance Response Program Coordinator/Case Manager
The Children's Cabinet
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Responsible for monthly case audits.
- Provided support and guidance through facilitating supervision staffing's.
- Supported case managers in resolving identified crisis concerns with families.
- Developed case plans that supported needs of clients.
- Managed clients aged 6-18 years from wide range of ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds for crisis intervention or eligibility in Washoe County School District.
- Referred clients and families to appropriate community resources.
- Attended Individualized Education Plan meetings, Wraparound in Nevada meetings and Washoe County School District meetings to address crisis management.
- Entered, updated and monitored supporting information within designated timeline's.
- Assisted in development of after-school program.
Transition Specialist Case Manager
The Children's Cabinet
05.2010 - 01.2016
- Responsible for interviewing juvenile justice clients for crisis intervention from wide range of ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds court ordered to facilities.
- Referred clients and families to appropriate community resources.
- Created case plans to provide educational, employment assistance and support of conditions of probation and parole.
- Collaborated with Washoe County Juvenile Service and Youth Parole Office to achieve rehabilitation success.
- Responded to juvenile justice professional requests to attend legal proceedings.
- Entered, updated and monitored information within designated timeline.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University (Online)
Manchester, New Hampshire2018
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Great Basin College
Elko, NV2006
Skills
- Strong written skills
- Extremely organized
- Investigative
- Strong communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Approachable
- Culturally-sensitive
Timeline
Parole and Probation Specialist II
Nevada State Police
05.2022 - Current
Intermittent Pretrial Services Officer
Second Judicial District Court
06.2021 - 04.2022
Case Manager
Sentinel Offender Services
10.2018 - 09.2020
Right Turn Face Forward Case Manager/Mentor Specialist
The Children's Cabinet
05.2017 - 10.2018
Mobile Assistance Response Program Coordinator/Case Manager
The Children's Cabinet
01.2016 - 05.2017
Transition Specialist Case Manager
The Children's Cabinet
05.2010 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University (Online)
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Great Basin College
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