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Melanie Castellanos

Huntsville,TX

Summary

Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Institutional Parole Officer I

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
TX
08.2024 - Current
  • Complete case summaries on potential parolees
  • Be organized with all paperwork
  • Know how to use computer systems to find information on potential parolees

Correctional Officer IV

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
TX
03.2024 - 07.2024
  • Maintained safety and security of staff and the public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints
  • Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions
  • Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies
  • Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches
  • Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies
  • Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness

Community Supervision Officer

Dallas County CSCD
TX
02.2023 - 03.2024
  • Manage a caseload of over 100 defendants containing both felony and misdemeanor cases
  • Enforcing compliance of Court orders by supervising probationers and communicating the expectations required of them
  • Collecting and recording data for Court
  • Evaluating each case and reporting any violations
  • Conducting casework through the office
  • Executing random drug and alcohol testing on everyone on probation

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice

Sam Houston State University
TX
12.2022

Skills

  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Counseling techniques
  • Attention to Detail
  • Professionalism
  • Time Management
  • Public Safety
  • Record-keeping
  • Organizational Skills
  • Multitasking
  • Decision-Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reliability

Languages

Spanish
Professional
English
Professional

Timeline

Institutional Parole Officer I

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
08.2024 - Current

Correctional Officer IV

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
03.2024 - 07.2024

Community Supervision Officer

Dallas County CSCD
02.2023 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice

Sam Houston State University
Melanie Castellanos