Michael Lawing
Weaverville,NC
Summary
Criminal justice professional with 25+ years of experience in the field of adult probation and parole, with a Master's degree in the area of public administration. Currently working in a leadership position, managing staff and workflow, and involved in daily operations. Subject matter expert in the area of sex offender supervision.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Probation Parole Officer
NCDAC / Community Supervision
Asheville, NC
01.2020 - Current
- Organize and manage the workflow of the unit to ensure the goals and strategies of Community Supervision are implemented. Directly involved in the daily operations regarding offender supervision, which includes assigning cases, coordinating workflow, work schedules, time entry, and staff training. Supervise a unit that includes 3 sex offender specific specialty caseloads.
Probation Parole Officer I & II
NCDAC / Community Supervision
Charlotte & Asheville, NC
01.1999 - 12.2020
- Supervise offenders according to various terms and conditions, provide case management and intervention service to criminal offenders released to the community, supervised specialized caseload of Electronic House Arrest cases for a period of 52 months, supervised specialized Sex Offender caseload for a period 79 months, interview offenders, prescribe case plan for offenders using principles of evidence based practices including detailed case planning, drug screen offenders, conduct searches, enforce curfews, make arrests, communicate effectively with victims of crimes, complete case reviews, conduct criminal record checks of offenders, prepare investigative reports, present cases, make recommendations and testify in District and Superior Court.
Education
Master of Public Affairs -
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05-2003
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05-1997
Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Time management abilities
- Communication Skills
- Problem-solving aptitude
- 25 years Probation Experience
- Organizational Skills
- Confidentiality Practices
- Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Chief Probation Parole Officer
NCDAC / Community Supervision
01.2020 - Current
Probation Parole Officer I & II
NCDAC / Community Supervision
01.1999 - 12.2020
Master of Public Affairs -
Western Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Western Carolina University
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