Stephanie Gilliams
Cleveland ,United States
Summary
Achieved career goals by leveraging a degree and 17+ years of criminal justice experience. Delivered consistent, high-quality work through a strong commitment to responsibility. Applied military training to enhance punctuality and organizational skills. Current position as a Veteran’s Treatment Court probation officer equips for successful transitions. Excelled under pressure while contributing to team success in fast-paced settings.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas - Probation Office for Veteran's Treatment Court
03.2017 - Current
- Partner with community organizations to help the veteran with issues such as PTSD, MST, substance abuse, homelessness, obtaining benefits, healthcare and education
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Screened offender referrals and completed intake interviews and paperwork.
- Completed reports on behalf of court and associated legal entities.
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
- Suggested special community service rehabilitation programs to help further support offenders.
- Collaborated with senior leadership during decision-making processes and created thorough offender reports for corrective action planning.
- Employed appropriate incentives and sanctions to achieve desired behaviors and outcomes.
- Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies.
Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court - Home Detention Officer
Cleveland, Ohio
09.2012 - 03.2017
- Monitor juveniles on home detention through the BI database and act on various alerts
- Perform accountability of juveniles through telephone contact
- Perform accountability of juveniles through face-to-face contacts at home and school
- Complete all forms and paperwork related to contacts and/or alerts
- Write court reports detailing the activities and the behavior/conduct of the juvenile while on the program
- Gain information/knowledge of behavior/conduct through face to face and telephone contact with parents and school officials.
Department of Youth Services/Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility - Youth Specialist
Highland Hills, Ohio
10.2007 - 09.2012
- Maintain safety and security in a correctional setting
- Administer group time with juvenile inmates
- Teach juvenile inmates how to become more productive in society
- Attend training that helps me become a better Youth Specialist
- Communicate daily with my team so that we can be on the same page, and all go home safely.
Vance International - Tactical Security Officer/Photographer
Oakton Village, Virginia
07.2005 - 02.2007
- Provide security for property of clients during times of labor disputes
- Photograph and film damage done during labor disputes to be used as evidence
- Provide security for executives during seminars, conferences, and meetings
- Provide security for extended periods of time at various locations around the country.
United States Army - Legal Specialist
Fort Lewis, Washington
11.1998 - 12.2000
- Aided attorneys while interviewing claimants to decide the nature of tort claims whether property damage and/or personal injury
- Prepared correspondence for claimants and/or their attorneys
- Conducted investigations and research to find if claims were legitimate
- Completed 106 tort claims accurately
- Saved the government hundreds of thousands of dollars in the denial of tort claims
- Served as a notary public.
United States Army - Signal Support Systems Specialist
Fort Drum, New York
06.1994 - 11.1998
- Installed, maintained and performed troubleshooting procedures on battlefield communication support systems
- Trained unit on the use of equipment
- Successfully performed in a capacity that was three skill levels and pay grades above my own
- Handled, distributed, and properly destroyed secret key codes to helicopter pilots for training missions
- Performed in a supervisory position by managing several soldiers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
American Intercontinental University Online
Hoffman Estates, IllinoisAssociate of Arts - Business Administration concentration in Criminal Justice
American Intercontinental University Online
Hoffman Estates, IllinoisSkills
- Have excellent interpersonal, communication and team skills
- Very detail oriented
- Certified in CPR and First Aid
- Have above average typing skills
- Works well in hostile environments
- Courtroom Procedures
- Motivational Interviewing
- Risk and needs assessments
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Report Writing
- Documentation
Affiliations
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
- Order of the Eastern Star
- Commander of VFW Post 1082
Military Experience
- United States Army, Sergeant/E-5, 09/1993-12/2000, Honorable Discharge
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Achievement Medal
- NCO Professional Development Ribbon
- Humanitarian Service Medal
- Basic Airborne School
Timeline
Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas - Probation Office for Veteran's Treatment Court
03.2017 - Current
Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court - Home Detention Officer
09.2012 - 03.2017
Department of Youth Services/Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility - Youth Specialist
10.2007 - 09.2012
Vance International - Tactical Security Officer/Photographer
07.2005 - 02.2007
United States Army - Legal Specialist
11.1998 - 12.2000
United States Army - Signal Support Systems Specialist
06.1994 - 11.1998
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
American Intercontinental University Online
Associate of Arts - Business Administration concentration in Criminal Justice
American Intercontinental University Online