MELISSA SANDOVAL
San Diego,CA
Summary
Position as Acting Senior Probation Officer.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mandatory Supervision Pre-Release Unit
San Diego Probation Department
San Diego, USA
12.2024 - Current
- Coordinates with team members, outside agencies, and providers to ensure offenders' transfer from custody into the community is successful.
- Developed individualized case plans based on offenders' needs and risks.
- Prepares and writes reports for the Court.
- Participates in a multi-disciplinary team for collaboration regarding offenders' substance abuse, and mental health treatment.
DUI High Risk Supervision Unit
San Diego Probation Department
San Diego, USA
09.2022 - 11.2024
- Supervised a caseload of approximately 50 offenders, implementing court orders and departmental policies.
- Arrested offenders and transported to County Jail.
- Prepared and wrote reports for the Courts.
- Volunteered in various community events.
- Participated in Special Operations with Oceanside Police Department.
- Administered drug and alcohol tests, and conducted breathalyzer tests.
Medium Risk Supervision Unit
San Diego Probation Department
San Diego, USA
11.2018 - 09.2022
- Maintained a caseload of approximately 150 offenders implementing court orders and departmental policies.
- Collaborated with treatment providers and law enforcement.
- Arrested and transported offenders to County Jails.
- Prepared and wrote reports for the Court.
- Testified in Court for evidentiary hearings.
- Administered regular drug and alcohol tests and completed DNA indexing for offenders.
Correctional Deputy Probation Officer
East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility
San Diego, USA
09.2017 - 11.2018
- Supervised and ensured the movement of youth in the units.
- Conducted room searches.
- Assisted in implementing the daily schedule.
- Collaborated with the unit officers, school staff, and providers.
- Conducted mural art project with youth within units.
Social Worker/Counselor
The San Diego Regional Center
San Diego, USA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams and community contacts to promote continuity of care.
Education
M.A. - Leadership and Organizational Studies
Azusa Pacific University
San Diego, CA12-2014
B.S. - Criminal Justice
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2008
Skills
- Report writing
- Case management
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Employee of the year 2022
Timeline
Mandatory Supervision Pre-Release Unit
San Diego Probation Department
12.2024 - Current
DUI High Risk Supervision Unit
San Diego Probation Department
09.2022 - 11.2024
Medium Risk Supervision Unit
San Diego Probation Department
11.2018 - 09.2022
Correctional Deputy Probation Officer
East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility
09.2017 - 11.2018
Social Worker/Counselor
The San Diego Regional Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
M.A. - Leadership and Organizational Studies
Azusa Pacific University
B.S. - Criminal Justice
San Diego State University