Shelly Danielson
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Experienced criminal justice professional with over 15 years in corrections, probation, and staff leadership across both state and county systems. Proven expertise in offender supervision, team mentorship, case management, court preparation, and rehabilitative programming. Adept in crisis intervention, compliance auditing, and cognitive-behavioral facilitation. Recognized for reducing use-of-force incidents and supporting organizational goals through high standards of ethical conduct and interagency collaboration.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Probation Officer II
TN Department of Correction
Clarksville, USA
04.2023 - Current
- Supervise adult offenders under community supervision, ensuring compliance with court mandates and public safety protocols.
- Conduct home, work, and curfew checks; administer drug and alcohol tests; and enforce GPS monitoring guidelines.
- Prepare detailed case notes and violation reports using TOMIS and testify in court proceedings as needed.
- Court officer duties to include probation revocation orders, probation referrals and testimony.
- Intra-state caseload and ICOTS experience.
- TN Steps helping offenders with cognitive thinking skills.
Detention Corporal
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department
Clarksville, USA
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Provided supervision and oversight in county detention facility operations, ensuring policy adherence and staff accountability.
- Led shift teams mentored junior officers, and conducted audits to ensure proper incident documentation and inmate care.
- Applied crisis de-escalation techniques, resulting in reduced use-of-force incidents.
- Staff scheduling, shift schedules, performance evaluations, conducted discipline and approved time sheets for payroll.
Correctional Officer
CoreCivic
Nashville, USA
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Maintained facility security, inmate supervision, and operational compliance at a private correctional institution.
- Documented behavioral incidents, coordinated with supervisors, and enforced facility procedures.
Correctional Sergeant
Minnesota Correctional Facility
Shakopee, USA
10.2011 - 06.2019
- Supervised correctional staff and inmate units, ensuring adherence to operational standards and state regulations.
- I taught cognitive skills classes, led daily briefings, and facilitated safety inspections.
- Managed conflict resolution, discipline, and staff scheduling; conducted performance evaluations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Globe University / Minnesota School of Business
La Crosse, WIAssociate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Globe University / Minnesota School of Business
La Crosse, WISkills
- Parole and probation oversight
- Leadership and staff development
- Facilitation of cognitive programming
- Motivational interviewing levels I and II
- Crisis intervention team training
- Compliance monitoring and auditing
- Case planning strategies
- Court procedure documentation
- Mentoring and training programs
- Behavioral cognitive training methods
- Effective communication skills
- Report writing proficiency
- Management of time effectively
- Collaborative teamwork skills
- Resolution of conflicts effectively
- Supervisory techniques in practice
Certification
- Certified Correctional Officer
- Motivational Interviewing – Levels I & II
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
- AED / CPR Certified (American Heart Association)
- Transition from Prison to Community (TPC) Specialist
- Field Training Officer (FTO)
- Mentor Officer & Moving On Facilitator
- WOOC Transition Coordinator
- Foundations of Leadership
- Recruitment Team Representative
- TN Steps
Community Service
CERT Team Member, Stearns/Benton County Community Emergency Response Team, Coordinated Emergency Services Day to educate the public and showcase multi-agency operations.
Timeline
Probation Officer II
TN Department of Correction
04.2023 - Current
Detention Corporal
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department
01.2020 - 03.2023
Correctional Officer
CoreCivic
07.2019 - 12.2019
Correctional Sergeant
Minnesota Correctional Facility
10.2011 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Globe University / Minnesota School of Business
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Globe University / Minnesota School of Business