Samantha Blehovde
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Food Service Leader 3
State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC)
Lake Tomahawk, WI
12.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of institution kitchen, managing inventory levels, inspecting food preparation, procuring supplies, and orienting kitchen and dining crew on procedures and cleanliness to ensure high standards.
- Monitor temperatures on food production and refrigeration equipment to promote proper food storage and safety.
- Identify, implement, 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, as needed.
- Managed the hiring and firing process for PIOC workers. Prepared work evaluations and disciplinary reports.
- Member of the Commitment Committee whose purpose is to screen, evaluate appropriateness, and pursue/decline PIOC who wrote letters identifying their interest in committing to specific center job(s).
- 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). Supervise garden and orchard needs.
- Resume reviewer/grader for CFSL3 positions across the State.
- Limited Term Employee Sergeant at WCCS MCC.
Probation and Parole Agent
DOC - Division of Community Corrections (DCC)
Rhinelander, WI
07.2024 - 12.2024
- 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, North Central Drug Enforcement Group (NORDEG), 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, such as but not limited to; Pre-Sentence Investigations (PSI) and Evidence-Based Response to Violations (EBRV). 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 caseload. Supervised 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 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
Waupun, WI
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Responsible for security classification of PIOC's at Dodge Correctional Institution (DCI) and Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (MSDF) using Instruments for Custody Classification (IFCC). Utilized discretionary overrides for appropriate placement if needed and was 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)
Waupun, WI
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Supervised and directed the work of Correctional Officers at DCI. Educated Sergeants and Officers on intervention options and progressive discipline standards.
- Supervised and directed PIOC's at dining hall, work assignment, recreation areas, and housing units. Maintained safety and security of the institution utilizing the DOC 303 and chain of command.
- Responded to physical altercations, medical emergencies, and crisis intervention incidents utilizing the first responder philosophy and deescalation tactics.
- Documented through conduct reports, incident reports, log books, and electronic medical records.
Probation and Parole Agent
DOC - DCC
Fond Du Lac, WI
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Supervised a specialty sex offender caseload with 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 to ensure compliance of offenders rules of supervision.
Correctional Officer
DOC - DAI
Oshkosh, WI
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.
- Officer at Oshkosh Correctional Institution (OSCI) and DCI.
- Conduct searches such as personal, cell, and UA. Complete necessary documentation/notification.
Education
Associate of Arts - Ethics And Minority Studies
University of Wisconsin
Fond Du Lac01-2018
Skills
- Emergency Response Unit (ERU)
- Crisis Intervention Partners (CIP) certified
- Security Threat Group (STG) Committee
- Electronic control device Band-it certified
- Peer Supporter certified
- ServSafe certified
- Motivational Interviewing trained
- Workplace Enhancement Committee (WEC)
- Principle of Subject Control (POSC) trained
- Core Correctional Practices trained
- Domestic Violence trained
- First Aid & AED 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