Teresa Garmon
State of Alabama Department of Pardons and Parole
Gadsden
2012
years of professional experience
Dedicated parole officer with expertise in motivational interviewing, de-escalation techniques, and courtroom testimony. Proven ability to develop individualized case management plans, enhancing parolee reintegration and public safety.
Work History
Pardons-Parole Officer
8 Years 5 Months- Developed individualized case management plans to support successful reintegration into the community.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and service providers to facilitate parolee access to resources.
- Monitored parolee behavior through regular check-ins, ensuring adherence to established guidelines.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate parolee compliance with supervision conditions.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting parolee progress and any incidents of non-compliance.
- Led training sessions for new officers on policies, procedures, and best practices in parole supervision.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex issues affecting parolee rehabilitation efforts.
- Assisted clients in finding employment opportunities and housing options upon release, fostering self-sufficiency and economic stability.
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
- Provided court testimony to support court decisions.
- Enhanced public safety by effectively supervising and monitoring parolees'' activities and compliance with court-ordered conditions.
- Implemented strategies to improve monitoring processes, enhancing overall efficiency of case management.
Dispatcher, Police Officer, Investigator
- Coordinated emergency response by effectively managing radio communications and dispatching units.
- Maintained accurate logs of calls, incidents, and actions taken for record-keeping purposes.
- Responded to emergency calls, ensuring public safety and maintaining order in high-stress situations.
- Conducted thorough investigations, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to solve cases effectively.
- Conducted thorough investigations to gather evidence and compile reports.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to ensure case accuracy and compliance.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for case management and reporting purposes.
- Mentored junior investigators, enhancing team performance and knowledge sharing.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
- Testified in court during Grand Jury proceedings and trials
- Managed sensitive case information with utmost discretion, ensuring confidentiality and integrity in all proceedings.
- Solved numerous cold cases, applying innovative investigative methods and relentless pursuit.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
High School Diploma
Skills
Boundary management
Motivational interviewing
De-escalation techniques
Courtroom testimony
Accomplishments
- Officer of the Month
- Lifesaver Award - Saved a male from jumping off the bridge to commit suicide.
- Medal of Valor Award -Pulled male out of a burning house
- First SRO - Gadsden High School
- First Detective using Sex Offender Law
- Worked in Detective Division on every crime, but mainly sex abuse cases
- Etowah County Law Enforcement Memorial
- Worked in Detective Division on every crime, but mainly sex abuse cases
- Graduated 66th Session Police Academy, Jacksonville, AL
- Child Advocacy Margie Wetzel Award
Police Department Awards:
Distinguished Awards:
Timeline
Pardons-Parole Officer
State of Alabama Department of Pardons and Parole
03.2003 - 08.2011Read More
Dispatcher, Police Officer, Investigator
Gadsden Police Department
1982 - 2002Read More
Gadsden State Community College
Associate of Science from Criminal Justice
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Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
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Southside High School
High School Diploma
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