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McKinley Armstrong

Tiffin,OH

Summary

Motivated, adaptable, and professional. Transitioned from Military Law Enforcement to The PIVOT Drug Court after returning to Ohio. Transferred to Felony Adult Probation when the opportunity arose. Looking to utilize the skills and experiences from law enforcement, drug court, and probation to continue improving the community.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Felony Probation Officer

Seneca County Probation Services
02.2022 - Current
  • Interview and supervise probationers, their relatives, employers, and treatment providers to assess progress and compliance.
  • Evaluate probationers to establish their best route to rehabilitation to reduce recidivism.
  • Provide probationers with alcohol and drug assessments; and provide counseling referral if necessary.
  • Monitor compliance to court orders, maintain up to date records and provide reports to The Court.
  • Write reports and maintain case files.
  • Conduct random and scheduled curfew and home checks to ensure offenders compliance outside of the office.
  • Conduct annual Ohio Risk Assessment interview to track progress of offenders on caseload and potentially change their supervision level.

PIVOT Drug Court Probation Officer

Oriana House Inc.
11.2018 - 02.2022
  • Advised and supervised offenders as ordered by court to enforce compliance with court directives.
  • Investigated and evaluated assigned offenders through interviews with relatives, members of social agencies and employers.
  • Performed routine and random home inspections and drug tests for offenders on probation.
  • Collaborated with institutional staff, area law enforcement, mental health boards, county attorneys and treatment providers.
  • Monitored compliance of court orders while enabling the offender to self correct; leading to a successful completion of the program.

Security Forces Member

United States Air Force
10.2009 - 10.2015
  • Maintain presence of patrols to deter crime and provide immediate assistance
  • Secure scenes and protect and log evidence
  • Provide security for events and for national security assets.
  • Issue citations for traffic and other violations of the UCMJ
  • Preparing report of incidents for court proceedings
  • Write daily reports

Education

Leadership Seneca County
2023

Crisis Intervention Team Certified
2022

Ohio Risk Assessment Certified
2021

United States Air Force Security Forces Academy
2010

Van Buren High School
Van Buren, OH
2009

Skills

  • Highly effective at conflict deescalation
  • Able to work with wide range of people, adaptable to all kinds of supervision and co-workers
  • Proficient in all programs included in Microsoft, Apple, and Google suites
  • Crisis Intervention Team Member
  • Comfortable making decisions under pressure and in high energy situations
  • Highly Proficient in Motivation Interviewing techniques
  • Excellent at establishing rapport and building professional relationships

Timeline

Felony Probation Officer

Seneca County Probation Services
02.2022 - Current

PIVOT Drug Court Probation Officer

Oriana House Inc.
11.2018 - 02.2022

Security Forces Member

United States Air Force
10.2009 - 10.2015

Leadership Seneca County

Crisis Intervention Team Certified

Ohio Risk Assessment Certified

United States Air Force Security Forces Academy

Van Buren High School
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