Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact organization success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Assignments: Investigations Supervisor, Sex Offender Unit Supervisor, Medium Risk Supervision Supervisor, Youthful Offender, Juvenile Gang and High-Risk Juvenile Supervision Officer, Adult High Risk, Adult Gang and Medium Risk Supervision Officer.
Managed a team of 7-15 Probation Officers. Reviewed Court reports, monitored clients in the community convicted of misdemeanor and felony offenses and ensured compliance with court ordered programs and conditions. Approved time cards, set schedules, wrote evaluations on performance and drafted correspondence related to community and Probation related issues. Met with superiors to discuss current probation protocol, manning concerns and community concerns.
Assignments: Juvenile Hall, Youthful Offender Unit.
Managed a unit of 30-50 juvenile offenders in a secure setting. Conducted room checks, supervised various activities within the unit. Responded to disturbances with the unit and facility.
Managed a caseload of 25 juvenile offenders in the community. Wrote court reports, referred clients to programs. Conducted face to face contacts with clients at school, home, or community programs.
Assignments: Investigations, Prop 36 Officer, Domestic Violence High Risk Unit.
Managed a caseload of 40-50 justice involved clients, ensuring compliance with Court orders, probation conditions and program adherence. Wrote court reports, acted as Court Officer. Conducted assessments and made referrals to various programs. Conducted field contacts and home searches. Made re-arrests as appropriate.
Served as a test engineer for a Battle Force Tactical Trainer utilized onboard naval ships. Conducted quality control tests, system checks and simulated training scenarios. Troubleshooted system failures, wrote test plans, and system manuals.
Various duty stations and assignments.