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Quintin Thyrone Harris Jr

Lamesa,Texas

Summary

Empathetic Juvenile Probation Officer committed to encouraging and motivating youth offenders. Adept at managing and relating to juveniles and monitoring and observing behavior. Strong knowledge of legal terminology and the juvenile court system's policies. Familiar with state, local and federal laws and regulations. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Juvenile Probation Officer

Terry County Juvenile Probation
03.2022 - Current
  • Supervise juveniles on caseload from the ages of 10-17
  • Cooperate with law enforcement agencies when juveniles are detained and receive reports to determine if juvenile(s) require detainment in a secure facility for 48 hours or until court hearing
  • Collect evidence and information from law enforcement, schools and other agencies in order to give proper recommendations to the court
  • Formulate Supervising juveniles placed under probation consists of office visits, school visits, home visits, random urinalysis testing, curfew checks, ensuring that juvenile is attending counseling appointments, and any other conditions under court order
  • Transporting juveniles to treatment facilities and other necessary appointments
  • Participating in Terry County Community Resource Coordination Group, Terry County Child Welfare Board, and a member of the Terry County Juvenile Board.

Chief Juvenile Probation Officer

Dawson County
01.2009 - 02.2022
  • Week
  • Duties: Maintains liaison with the Juvenile Board
  • Establishes policies rules and procedures for the overall work of the office
  • Responsible for all program and project management of the department
  • Maintains administrative liaison with the Judges of the Court and the Juvenile Board, and heads of related government and other cooperating agencies
  • Conducts staff meetings for the purposes of training and discussion of problems common to the group
  • Insures that the Juvenile Probation Officers have adequate support services in order to carry out their duties and responsibilities in an effective manner
  • Prepares and maintains an annual budget in a manner consistent with standard accounting procedures to be approved by the Juvenile Board and submitted to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department
  • Approves requisitions for supplies, equipment, and other such items necessary for the proper administration of the department
  • Makes estimates of personnel needs and operating allowances and submits requests and recommendations as required
  • Maintains a program of public relations to interpret probation to the community
  • Develops and understanding and cooperative relationship with all law enforcement and community agencies with which the offices comes in contact
  • Maintains an organized system of statistics on Juvenile Probation activities that can be used for research and management purposes
  • Sets meetings of the Juvenile Board, determines the agenda, and prepares minutes of the meeting
  • Provides the Texas Juvenile Justice Department with annual statistical reports
  • Performs such other related tasks as may be required by the Juvenile Board, the Courts, and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission
  • Remains on 24-hour availability for consultation with local law enforcement entities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology, Psychology

12.2020

Master's - Public Administration

Wayland Baptist University

Skills

  • REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Knowledge of: management principles and practices; juvenile justice and family law matters; state and county statutes and other requirements for the operation of juvenile probation programs; budgeting techniques; and automated systems and their application to services programs
  • Skill/Ability to: supervise and motivate clerical, paraprofessional, and professional employees; develop, analyze, and interpret policies and procedures; exercise sound judgment in making administrative decisions involving staff and service activities; manage and review budgets involving multiple revenue sources; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees, officials, district judges, and community organizations and agencies involved with the criminal justice system; demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication; and maintain appropriate necessary certifications
  • Mental Health Disorders Knowledge
  • File Reviews
  • Cognitive Behavioral Training
  • Witness Testimony
  • Juvenile Diversion Programs
  • Juvenile Probation
  • Outreach Programming
  • Community Service Programs
  • Urinalysis Testing
  • Electronic Monitoring
  • Knowledge of Detention Operations
  • Field Supervision
  • Familiar With Legal Terminology
  • Law Interpretation
  • Excellent Monitoring Skills
  • Case Planning
  • MS Office Proficiency
  • Court Procedures
  • Problem Solving Expertise
  • Policy Updates
  • Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Public Speaking

Timeline

Juvenile Probation Officer

Terry County Juvenile Probation
03.2022 - Current

Chief Juvenile Probation Officer

Dawson County
01.2009 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology, Psychology

Master's - Public Administration

Wayland Baptist University

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