Tonna Thomas

As a Field Agent for Probation and Parole my duties include but are not limited to:

• Maintenance, surveillance and supervision of adult probationers/parolees.
• Maintain standards of supervision to provide public safety and assist offenders in the re-socialization and reintegration into communities as law abiding citizens.
• Documentation in the case management system.
• Monitor compliance and progress.
• Provide courts, boards, institutions and other states with offender progress reports, violation reports and recommendations such as modification of sentences to include revocation.
• Investigation of violations, reports, and safety concerns.
• Conducting Pre-sentence Investigations which entails research of Affidavit of Probable Cause and supporting documents of pending charges, the Defendant's criminal history, drug and alcohol abuse history to include any treatment, criminal attitudes per assessment rating, and other factors considered to provide the courts with information through written PSI reports and to provide a sentencing recommendations in regard to the pending charges.
• Compliance checks in the field.
• Conducts Search and Seizures of evidence.
• Conduct Arrest and Jail Sanctions as required.
• Utilize de-escalation skills to diffuse conflict and tense situations. Offering active listening, empathy, and respect, etc. all while maintaining the safety of the client and others present.
• Facilitate cognitive behavioral programs. To include Core Correctional Practices (CCP).
• Facilitate Risk/Needs assessments to include Ohio Risk Assessment System - Community Supervision Tool (ORAS-CST), Domestic Violence Screening Inventory - Revised (DVSI-R), Impaired Driver Assessment (IDA), Sexual Recidivism Risk Assessment (STATIC-99-R), STABLE-2007 (Dynamic risk assessment tool of sexual recidivism in adult males), Acute Care Assessment Tool (ACUTE) for sex offenders.
• Collect and interpret drug screening/testing.
• Work with high risk offenders. - My case load specializes in sex offenders, with additional cases of various offenses to include but not limited to: drug charges, domestic violence and assault charges, DUI, theft, and any other misdemeanor and/or felony charges applicable.
• I oversee the supervision of all veterans that come through the Interstate Compact Offices from other states for treatment at the VA Hospital facility in Sheridan, WY. I work directly with the Justice Outreach Coordinator, Marie Hardaker.
• Give testimony in court as applicable.
• Compose and submit affidavits, staffing reports and other legal documents to the court.
• Interviews, evaluates and conducts investigations to determine individual risk and needs of probationers and parolees.
• Maintains case management files.
• Develops case plans designed around offenders individual risk and needs,
• Interprets data from various assessment tools for risk level and supervision determinations.
• While in this position I have also resumed the responsibilities of Safety Training FTO for the Department.
• While in this position I have also resumed the responsibilities of Krav Maga Instructor (Self Defense Tactics used by the Department).
• While in this position I have also resumed the responsibilities of aiding as a Field Agent FTO for our district.

Within the scope of facility policy my duties while in these positions included but were not limited to:

• Decision making regarding program/activity adjustments and changes to resident program needs.
• Assess behavior, recommend interventions, provide counseling, teaching and direction to assigned dorms.
• Determine progress within programs.
• Coordinate, supervise and motivate students to meet requirements of all programs.
• Participate in accountability and disciplinary processes.
• Manage crisis situations utilizing crisis management systems/policies.
• Respond to emergencies as needed.
• Transport residents as needed.
• Administer medication passes.
• Utilize trauma informed care practices.
• Aid students in TIER program.
• Apply physical and non-physical intervention skills in crisis situations.
• Monitor residents focusing on safety issues.

Note: I began working for WGS as a Security Officer. In three months time I was promoted from SOYS03 (night security) to SOYS04 (day security), and finally SOYS06 (Youth Service Specialist II). During my time as SOYS06, I still assisted with security needs.

As President of the National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi) for the Sheridan College my responsibilities included but were not limited to:

• Leading a team of Executive Board members.
• Organizing and leading all team and society meetings.
• Overseeing the position and progress of each college member.
• Delegating tasks to board members.
• Written and oral communication with extended members.
• Written and oral communication with National Offices.
• Oral presentations to include power points, etc.
• Taught leadership and success classes, groups and seminars.

Note: I served as President for the National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi) at the Sheridan College. This was an unpaid position, but provided many advanced benefits such as scholarships/grants, leadership experience, access to job banks, all expense paid travel and access to National Events and much more. NSLS is a College Honor Society whose main purpose is to teach students the skills necessary to be successful in college and as they transition to the workforce.

• Served as a positive role model for young individuals, demonstrating responsible decision-making skills and ethical behavior.
• Collaborated with other Youth Leaders to create a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Developed rapport with young participants, providing support and guidance in their personal challenges.
• Developing and teaching weekly lessons.
• Organize youth group activities.
• Administrated Youth Camp (2014).
• Provided Spiritual and Emotional support.
• Safety of youth in care.

Note: This was a volunteer position we took on while I was furthering my education.