Sarah Nelson
Norfolk,NE
Summary
Resourceful Assistant Probation Officer known for high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Skilled in case management, risk assessment, and rehabilitation strategies. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to navigate complex situations and support probationers' success. Committed to fostering positive change and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Desire to utilize my skills and years of experience to advance my career within the State of Nebraska as a Probation Officer.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Probation Officer
State of NE-District 7 Probation
01.2019 - Current
- Assist high-risk probation officers with home and office visits, assessments, and court reports.
- Monitor case management compliance.
- Prepare presentence investigations and violation reports.
- Complete Interdistrict and Interstate Transfers.
- District 7 Interstate Compact specialist.
- Provided guidance and support to probationers on issues related to substance abuse and life skills.
Secretary II
State of NE-District 7 Probation
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Prepare and submit Court documents
- Perform data entry from dictation
- Greet clients, attorneys, judges, and members of the public
- Provide statistical data regarding monthly reporting center activities
- Compile data to set up client probation, post-release supervision and pre-sentence investigation files
Paralegal/Legal Secretary
Brogan & Stafford, P.C.
Norfolk, NE
06.2009 - 10.2014
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Assisted with the preparation of probate documents, including wills and trusts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Wayne State College
Wayne, NE05.2026
Associate of Arts - Paralegal
Northeast Community College
Norfolk01.2006
Diploma - Legal Administrative Assistant
Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE01.2006
Skills
- NPACS/NCJIS/Justice
- Presentence investigations
- Microsoft Programs
- Adaptability
- Professional Judgment
- Self-motivation
- Multi-tasking
- Prioritization
- Problem-solving expertise
Certification
- Notary Public - Nebraska Secretary of State.
References
- Staci Gaes
Reporting Center Coordinator
District 7 Probation
Norfolk, NE
402-371-8568 ext. 216
staci.gaes@nejudicial.gov
- Amy Kraft
SSAS Probation Officer
District 7 Probation
Norfolk, NE 68701
402-371-8568 ext. 221
amy.kraft@nejudicial.gov
- Nicole Kettler
COR Therapeutic Services, LLC
Business Manager
402-640-1812
nicky.kettler@cortherapeutic.com
Timeline
Assistant Probation Officer
State of NE-District 7 Probation
01.2019 - Current
Secretary II
State of NE-District 7 Probation
01.2014 - 01.2018
Paralegal/Legal Secretary
Brogan & Stafford, P.C.
06.2009 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Wayne State College
Associate of Arts - Paralegal
Northeast Community College
Diploma - Legal Administrative Assistant
Northeast Community College
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