Tara Tucker
Granite Quarry,NC
Summary
Diligent retired law enforcement supervisor with keen eye for detail and precision in data management tasks. Strong background in accurate data entry, case management, database management, and information integrity. Known for attention to detail, efficient time management, and strong organizational skills.
Background in mental health, substance abuse and sex offender/victim supervision. Proven ability to maintain confidential data and handle large volumes of information efficiently. Demonstrated expertise in utilizing office software and maintaining office equipment, supplies and staff.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Probation Parole Officer
State of North Carolina
01.2019 - 03.2025
- Strengthened communication between stakeholders by participating in multidisciplinary team meetings focused on offender management strategies.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to address immediate threats to public safety or individual wellbeing.
- Evaluated success of supervision strategies through regular progress reviews and adjusted approaches as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Contributed to the development of departmental policies and procedures by providing input based on professional experience and knowledge of industry best practices.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in probation and parole services.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Probation Parole Officer
State of North Carolina
11.2013 - 01.2019
- Facilitated positive change among offenders by utilizing motivational interviewing techniques during interactions.
- Recommended changes to probation or parole conditions based on offender behavior and progress, ensuring fair treatment within legal guidelines.
- Conducted regular home visits, employment checks, and drug screenings to confirm compliance with probation or parole conditions.
- Enhanced community safety by monitoring and supervising probationers and parolees in compliance with court orders.
- Identified potential risks to community safety through rigorous assessments of offender behavior patterns and needs.
- Testified effectively in court hearings regarding offender compliance, progress, or violations as needed for informed judicial decisions.
- Mentored new probation officers by sharing expertise in caseload management, risk assessment tools, and supervision techniques.
- Improved offender rehabilitation by conducting thorough assessments and creating individualized case plans.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by maintaining detailed documentation of offender progress, violations, and actions taken.
- Provided court testimony to support court decisions.
- Conducted pre-sentence investigations by doing in-depth research and compiling police reports.
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate
SASS
10.2011 - 10.2013
- Respond to hospitals to support victims of sexual assault.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of victim information, upholding ethical standards while providing advocacy services.
- Established trust with clients through empathetic listening skills, non-judgmental responses, and consistent reliability in follow-through actions.
- Contributed to grant writing efforts, securing funding for continued program growth and development.
- Enhanced victim support by implementing trauma-informed care strategies and techniques.
Education
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
Boston University
Boston, MABachelor of Science - Psychology
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NMSkills
- Courtroom Testimony
- Staff management
- Task prioritization
- Decision-making
- Professional ethics
- Data Entry
- Risk assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Confidentiality practices
- Legal documentation
- Noncompliance management
- Staff training and development
Certification
Individual and Group Crisis Intervention and Peer Support
Critical Incident Response
Mental Health First-Aid
Adult and infant CPR
Accolades and Training
General Psychology Teaching Assistant Student Pick Selected by Dr. Jennifer Coleman - WNMU 2012
Student Hall of Fame Recipient -WNMU 2013
Outstanding Psychology Student - WNMU 2013
Pre-Conference Speaker, NACADA, Tucson AZ, 2013
Medico-legal Death Investigator Training Course - Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 2016
Timeline
Chief Probation Parole Officer
State of North Carolina
01.2019 - 03.2025
Probation Parole Officer
State of North Carolina
11.2013 - 01.2019
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate
SASS
10.2011 - 10.2013
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
Boston University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Western New Mexico University
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