Samantha Blehovde
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Food Service Leader 3
State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC)
12.2024 - Current
- Supervise daily operations of institution kitchen by reviewing inventory levels, inspecting food preparation, procuring items, orienting kitchen and dining crew on procedures and cleanliness.
- Monitor temperatures on food production and refrigerator equipment to promote proper food storage and safety.
- Identified, implemented, and maintain routine cleaning schedules to ensure sanitary standards are upheld. Supervise and train Persons in Our Care (PIOC's) on duties and provide correction action, as needed.
- Oversee hiring and firing of PIOC workers. Write work evaluations and disciplinary reports, as appropriate.
- Supervise greenhouses, plant propagation, and germination for northern correctional centers within the Wisconsin Correctional Center Systems (WCCS) as well as maintain needs for McNaughton Correctional Center (MCC).
Probation and Parole Agent
DOC - Division of Community Corrections (DCC)
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Probation and Parole Agent: 07/2021 - 08/2022.
- Completed criminal risk assessments (Northpointe Suite) to determine level of supervision suited for each offender, using evidence-based practices to help determine risks. Assessments include but are not limited to; Impaired Driving Assessment (IDA), Static-99, COMPAS, and Supervision Level Reviews (SLR). Then developed thorough case plans tailored to best fit each individual's needs while staying in compliance with the Judge's orders on Judgments of Convictions (JOC).
- Conduct investigations working with local police departments, county sheriff departments, and federal agencies such as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Interview offenders, witnesses, and victims.
- Detained offenders, placed mechanical restraints on, conducted body searches, transported to local jails, and completed required documentation.
- Oversaw activities to monitor offender compliance with conditions of supervision. Respond appropriately to violations. Write professional reports. Communicate with Judges, District Attorney's, Social Workers, Social Services, Child in Need of Protection and/or Services (CHIPS), Indian Child Welfare (ICW), Opening Avenues to Reentry Success (OARS), Interstate Compact Offender Tracking System (ICOTS), Guardians, Legal Counsel, and various other government agencies.
- Supervised a generic and specialty sex offender caseload. Supervised both males and females, including juvenile offenders.
- Placed offenders in Temporary Living Placements (TLP) to avoid homelessness. Placed offenders in sober living housing while attending treatment. Conduct referrals for services for a variety of needs, including National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Recovery Coaches, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
Offender Classification Specialist
DOC - Bureau of Offender Classification & Movement
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Responsible for security classification of PIOC's at facilities using Instruments for Custody Classification (IFCC). Utilized discretionary overrides for appropriate placement if a higher/lower placement was needed and not calculated with IFCC tools. Ensured appropriate Mandatory Restrictors were in place such as Special Bulletin Notification (SBN) and Global Positioning System (GPS).
- Assigned programming such as substance use, sex offender treatment, educational, and vocational.
- Conducted a variety of interviews utilizing Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques, case planning, case management, and case documentation.
- Communicated with local probation agents, out of State probation agents, circuit courts in and out of State, Federal agents, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), civilians, and worked on a multi-disciplinary team.
Correctional Sergeant
DOC - Division of Adult Institutions (DAI)
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Supervise and direct the work of Correctional Officers. Educate Officers on progressive disciplinary standards and the first responder philosophy.
- Supervise PIOC's at dining hall, recreation areas, and PIOC housing units. Maintain safety and security of the institution.
- Conduct searches and complete necessary documentation/notification.
- Direct the movement, work, and leisure activities of PIOC's.
- Respond to emergency and medical situations.
- Document through conduct reports, incident reports, log books, and electronic medical records.
Probation and Parole Agent
DOC - DCC
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Supervised a specialty sex offender caseload with both male and female offenders.
- Communicated with Sex Offender Registry Program (SORP) Specialists and participated in weekly multi-disciplinary meetings with Sex Offender Treatment Specialists.
- Reviewed electronic monitoring devices. Provided, read results for, and responded to violations for urinalysis (UA) testing, preliminary breath tests (PBT), and drug use detection sweat patches.
- Completed home visits and home searches.
Correctional Officer
DOC - DAI
04.2018 - 07.2021
- Restrictive Housing Unit (RHU) Officer. Efficient in bed restraints, ambulatory restraints, WRAP restraint, and incapacitating agents including Mk-3, Mk-9, pepper/oc launcher, and ProtectoJet.
- Firearms trained including handgun, rifle, and shotgun.
Education
Associate of Arts - Ethics And Minority Studies
University of Wisconsin - Fond Du Lac
Fond Du Lac01-2018
Skills
- First Aid certified
- AED certified
- Principle of Subject Control (POSC) trained
- ServSafe certified
- Peer Supporter certified
- Motivational Interviewing trained
- Workplace Enhancement Committee (WEC)
- Core Correctional Practices trained
- Domestic Violence trained
- Crisis Intervention Partners (CIP) certified
- Emergency Response Unit (ERU)
- Security Threat Group (STG) Committee
- Electronic control device Band-it certified
Timeline
Corrections Food Service Leader 3
State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC)
12.2024 - Current
Probation and Parole Agent
DOC - Division of Community Corrections (DCC)
07.2024 - 12.2024
Offender Classification Specialist
DOC - Bureau of Offender Classification & Movement
08.2023 - 06.2024
Correctional Sergeant
DOC - Division of Adult Institutions (DAI)
08.2022 - 08.2023
Probation and Parole Agent
DOC - DCC
07.2021 - 08.2022
Correctional Officer
DOC - DAI
04.2018 - 07.2021
Associate of Arts - Ethics And Minority Studies
University of Wisconsin - Fond Du Lac
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