Minerva Salguero
Jurupa Valley,CA
Summary
Dedicated and resilient Field Deputy Probation Officer with solid foundation and knowledge of legal system processes. Communicates effectively with others, helps motivate individuals to make positive life changes, and focused on reducing recidivism. Demonstrates strong analytical skills, effective case management, adaptable to changing requirements and highly dependable.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Probation Officer II, Field -Investigations
Los Angeles County Probation Department
Los Angeles, CA
07.2017 - Current
- Conducted pre-sentence investigations by doing in-depth research and compiling police reports.
- Investigate and evaluate adult cases referred to the Probation Department under 1203.7 of the penal code which include collect, assemble, and analyze documentations from arrest reports, district attorney complaint filing report, and probation officer’s supervision reports.
- Generate criminal record checks by accessing various law enforcement systems.
- Prepare comprehensive investigation reports considering such factors as to the present offense composed by detailing circumstances and elements of the crime, conducting interviews, making collateral contacts and victim contacts, completing a prior history of the individual's prior criminal history, social history, evaluation, sentencing considerations, and making recommendations for the court in determining dispositions.
- Maintain accurate and detailed case documentation, allowing for informed decision-making in court proceedings.
Deputy Probation Officer II, Field -Supervision
Los Angeles County Probation Department
Pasadena, CA
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Provided supervision for adult clients placed on probation by the court.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Establish trusting relationships with probationers, fostering open communication for constructive guidance and feedback.
- Plan and monitor supervision programs designed to enable probationers to assume responsibility for their behavior and to comply with conditions of probation.
- Ensured compliance to probation conditions, promptly addressing any violations or concerns.
- Facilitated positive behavioral change through regular meetings, goal setting, and resource referrals.
- Process 1203.9 of the penal code jurisdiction transfer cases ordered by the court by determining suitable for transfer within counties and collaborate with partner county probation departments to determine case suitability.
Deputy Probation Officer I, Residential Treatment
Los Angeles County Probation Department
Los Angeles, CA
02.2012 - 03.2015
- Supervise and provide care and safety of youth in the assigned cottages.
- Assist with case management and life-skills assessment activities while in group living including the proper supervision of youth during daily activities such as eating, hygiene, family visiting, school , and recreation activities.
- Facilitated positive behavioral change through daily engagement with youth under supervision.
- Develop and implement supervision and dialect behavior therapy programming for youths in setting including recreational activities, individual and /or group crisis intervention as needed.
- Maintained case records and logbooks of all activities and programming.
Detention Services Officer
Los Angeles County Probation Department
Los Angeles, CA
01.2006 - 02.2012
- Supervise and provide safety for youth during activities within the unit, recreation activities, medical appointments, and court appearances.
- Conducted routine safety checks on rooms, ensuring that all equipment is functioning properly.
- Maintained a safe environment for youth through regular supervision of facility activities.
- Provide and facilitate situational and behavior management counseling to assist individual youth through their daily activities.
- Document and maintain logs of unit activities and incidents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Interpersonal Skills
- Behavioral Counseling
- Training and mentoring
- Case Management
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
Mentorship Program Training - 2023
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Deputy Probation Officer II, Field -Investigations
Los Angeles County Probation Department
07.2017 - Current
Deputy Probation Officer II, Field -Supervision
Los Angeles County Probation Department
03.2015 - 07.2017
Deputy Probation Officer I, Residential Treatment
Los Angeles County Probation Department
02.2012 - 03.2015
Detention Services Officer
Los Angeles County Probation Department
01.2006 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University, Los Angeles