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Tiffany Schara

Roanoke

Summary

Probation Officer with substantial experience in managing caseloads, conducting risk assessments, and developing rehabilitation plans. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise includes conflict resolution, case management, and legal compliance, with personality that values integrity, empathy, and effective communication.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Probation and Parole Officer

District 15

07.2020 - Current

Assisted probationers and parolees transition back into society in accordance with DOC standards to ensure public safety
Provides day-to-day supervision to probationers and parolees who require both intensive and regular probation/parole/post-release supervision
Ensure probationers and parolees adhere to the Virginia Sex Offender Registry and comply with all treatment required by the courts
Investigated alleged probation and parole violations, using interviews, and preparing violations
Interviewed probationers and parolees regularly to evaluate progress in accomplishing goals and maintaining terms specified in probation contracts and rehabilitation plans
Provided probationers and parolees with packets that contained information about social service agencies, assistance organizations and programs
Supervised people on community-based sentences, such as electronically monitored home detention and provided field supervision of probationers by conducting curfew checks and visits to home, work and school
Wrote reports describing offenders' progress and testified to these reports in court

United States Probation Officer

Western District of Virginia Probation Office

05.2023 - 11.2024

Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
Established productive relationships with local law enforcement agencies, enhancing information sharing and cooperation.
Increased efficiency in caseload management through the use of advanced technology tools such as electronic monitoring devices and case management software systems.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of community corrections.
Ensured compliance with court-ordered sanctions by closely monitoring probationers'' adherence to conditions of release.
Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
wrote presentence reports, bond reports, and violation reports
made recommendations to the court based on compliance and noncompliance

Probation Officer

Court Community Corrections

10.2017 - 07.2020

Supervised individuals who participated in the first time offenders program and ensured compliance with court orders
Interviewed individuals to assess nature of problems and determine need for referral services
Completed record checks utilizing legal databases and outreach to stakeholders
Recommended remedial action and initiated court action in response to noncompliance with terms of probation
To enhance public safety by providing researched and evidenced based supervision, treatment and surveillance services to individuals released after incarceration
Administered drug and alcohol tests, including random drug screens of offenders, to verify compliance with substance abuse treatment programs
Supervised individuals in the Therapeutic Docket and collaborated with treatment providers and the General District Court Judge to ensure the individuals needs were met

Accounts Payables Manager

Anchor Truck Accessories

06.2014 - 10.2017

Maintained ledgers to verify correct accounts of financial obligations and documentation
Established and maintained relationships with individual and business customers
Maintained accurate financial, client, and staff records
Processed payrolls and invoices in a timely manner

Kennel Worker

Salem Police Department

06.2012 - 06.2014

Performed animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping and trimming coats, cutting nails and cleaning ears
Responded to questions from patrons and provided information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, and facility activities
Mixed food, supplements and medications according to instructions and knowledge of animal species
Answered telephones and scheduled appointments

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) - CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, NH

12.2021

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Radford University

Radford, VA

05.2016

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Virginia Western Community College

Roanoke, VIRGINIA

05.2012