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Mitze Wiggins

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Dedicated probation officer with expertise in case management and risk assessment. Proven track record of reducing recidivism rates and enhancing compliance through effective rehabilitation programs.

Overview

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1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Probation Officer

City of Norfolk
Norfolk, VA
4 2024 - Current
  • Monitored 90+ probation cases monthly
  • Monitored probationer progress through regular check-ins and documentation of compliance reports.
  • Developed individualized case plans to address specific rehabilitation needs.
  • Collaborated with community resources to provide support services for clients.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate probationers' compliance with court-ordered conditions.
  • Developed and implemented individualized supervision plans for offenders, promoting rehabilitation.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain current knowledge on best practices in adult probation management.
  • Analyzed case files to identify patterns in behavior, contributing to informed decision-making processes.
  • Developed positive relationships with probationers, fostering trust and encouraging adherence to supervision requirements.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and coordinate support services for probationers facing multiple challenges.
  • Provided expert testimony in court proceedings regarding individual cases, contributing to fair adjudication outcomes for offenders under supervision.
  • Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to determine appropriate levels of supervision for each probationer, prioritizing public safety.
  • Supported probationers in finding stable employment, housing, and education opportunities, promoting long-term success postrelease.
  • Maintained accurate records of probationer activities, facilitating informed decision-making during review hearings and meetings.
  • Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
  • Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
  • Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies.
  • Adhered to legal requirements by performing office, home, and employment visits.
  • Evaluated people on probation to determine best course of rehabilitation.
  • Researched each case thoroughly to strengthen case outcomes.
  • Completed reports on behalf of court and associated legal entities.
  • Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
  • Helped resolve probationer issues with housing, employment and healthcare.
  • Oversaw administration of DNA indexing and drug and alcohol screenings for offenders.
  • Referred felony and misdemeanor offenders to necessary community resources.
  • Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
  • Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
  • Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.

Deputy Clerk

Circuit Court of Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2021 - 04.2024
  • Processed court documents and filings, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
  • Assisted in managing case dockets, maintaining accurate schedules for hearings.
  • Collaborated with court personnel to streamline administrative processes and enhance workflow.
  • Maintained filing systems, improving retrieval efficiency for case files and records.
  • Prepared legal correspondence and documentation for judicial review and distribution.
  • Trained new staff on office protocols and court procedures, fostering a collaborative environment.

Deputy Clerk

Juvenile and Domestic Court, City of Chesapeake
Chesapeake, VA
01.2020 - 01.2021

Coordinated organization of courtroom environment for daily trials to ensure accessibility of dockets, essential paperwork, and case files for the judge.

• Administers oaths to jurors, witnesses, and interpreters; takes notes and generates necessary paperwork in accordance with the rulings of the courts; updates all court files to include civil, criminal, juvenile, and family cases and inputs data as needed to complete court files.

• Ensures that proceedings of court activity are recorded in a clear, concise, and legible manner to be used for permanent docket.

• Calculates all court costs and fees and issues bills.

• Enters case dispositions, judgments, postponements, fines, and costs ordered by the judge into the court’s case management system.

• Records and enters key points for records of each case.

• Generates and reviews paperwork for each case before giving to the judge for signature.

• Prepares all necessary paperwork, such as probation forms, restitution forms, fingerprint forms, community service forms, deferred payment forms, judgment sheets, commitments, and releases.

• Assembles and forwards paperwork completed during court to the appropriate agency,

• Reviews case files for accuracy, completeness, and required signatures. • Balances all monies from each court session with docket sheets and trial balance sheets. • Records judge’s bench time on proper form.

Courtroom Clerk

General District Council, City of Chesapeske
Chesapeake, VA
12.2018 - 01.2020
  • Managed court schedules and case files to ensure timely proceedings.
  • Assisted judges by preparing necessary documentation for hearings and trials.
  • Recorded court proceedings accurately, maintaining detailed minutes for reference.
  • Coordinated communication between legal professionals and court officials effectively.
  • Streamlined data entry processes using case management software to enhance workflow.

Booking and Bond Desk Officer

Weld County Sheriff's Office
Greeley, CO
02.2012 - 2017

•Booking and release of prisoners.

•Review documents from officers, bondspersons and the courts daily for accuracy and completeness.

•Interview prisoners, arresting officers and other employees daily to obtain necessary information.

•Create and/or retrieve electronic and physical files daily in a high volume setting and accurately add or update file information.

•Compare information collected with independent and/or file documentation and reports discrepancies to the booking officers, daily for resolution to insure the accuracy of records and proper identification of prisoners.

•Accurately code and translate information daily from codes using code tables for reference.

•Accurately count money, deposit money and prepare checks and vouchers daily.

•Accurately complete an inventory of prisoner personal property daily.

•Work a shift as necessary to provide 365 day, 24 hour coverage.

•Ensure oral and written directives, policy and ordinances of Weld County and the Sheriff are consistently and uniformly applied and reflect actual practice and current operating needs.

•File alphabetically and/or chronologically daily to maintain an accurate criminal justice record.

•Answer telephone requests from the public and other agencies daily to provide

public services and information concerning jail intake and release records.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
03-2027

Associate of Applied Science - Psychology

Aims Community College
Greeley, CO
04-2017

Skills

  • Case Management
  • Rehab Program Design
  • Risk Assessment
  • Legal Compliance
      • Client Advocacy
      • Field Investigations
      • Documentation Skills
      • Problem Resolution

    Certification

    • Virginia Criminal information Network (VCIN)

    Languages

    Spanish
    Beginner (A1)
    Tagalog
    Native or Bilingual

    Timeline

    Deputy Clerk

    Circuit Court of Virginia Beach
    01.2021 - 04.2024

    Deputy Clerk

    Juvenile and Domestic Court, City of Chesapeake
    01.2020 - 01.2021

    Courtroom Clerk

    General District Council, City of Chesapeske
    12.2018 - 01.2020

    Booking and Bond Desk Officer

    Weld County Sheriff's Office
    02.2012 - 2017

    Probation Officer

    City of Norfolk
    4 2024 - Current

    Bachelor of Science - Psychology

    Norfolk State University

    Associate of Applied Science - Psychology

    Aims Community College