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Valerie Brooks
Port Angeles,WA
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Summary
Experienced Juvenile Justice Professional with over 30 years of expertise in juvenile corrections, probation, and parole, complemented by four years in law enforcement. Proven ability to manage complex cases, advocate for youth, and implement rehabilitation programs. Skilled in leadership, compliance monitoring, tactical certifications, and crisis management.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Juvenile Probation Officer / Juvenile Justice Roles
Clallam County
Port Angeles, USA
01.1996 - Current
- Supervised juvenile offenders to ensure adherence to court orders and effective rehabilitation plans.
- Prepared comprehensive reports for court hearings and conducted thorough risk assessments to inform judicial decisions.
- Coordinate with schools, social services, and law enforcement to support youth development.
- Advocated for youth through tailored programs and active community engagement, fostering support networks.
Police Officer
Port Townsend Police Department
Port Townsend, USA
01.1991 - 01.1995
- Enforced local and state laws to enhance public safety and prevent crime.
- Responded to emergency calls and conducted thorough investigations to resolve incidents.
- Collaborated with community organizations to implement programs aimed at reducing juvenile delinquency.
Education
Four years of higher education - Criminal Justice and Sociology
Skills
- Juvenile corrections and probation management
- Case management and court compliance
- Child advocacy and program coordination
- Crisis intervention and conflict resolution
- Leadership and mid-level management
- Report writing and risk assessment
- Tactical certifications (Taser, defensive tactics, use of force)
- Situational awareness and crisis control
- Community collaboration
- Law enforcement liaison
- Policy development
- Social service networking
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Interpersonal relationships
- Law interpretation and mental health awareness
- Victim impact awareness
- Large caseload management
- Professional boundaries and policy interpretation
- Anger management and de-escalation techniques
- Legal compliance and restorative justice practices
- Courtroom testimony and community resource coordination
Certification
- Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission - Probation Academy
- Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission - Mid-Level Management Academy
- Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission - Taser, Defensive Tactics, Use of Force
Accomplishments
- Managed probation and parole caseloads of 40+ youth while maintaining a higher-than-average reduction in recidivism.
- Maintained compliance and certification with NCIC and WSP fingerprinting requirements; completed FBI and WSP audits with 100% compliance for 10+ years.
- Managed a dependency caseload of 200+ youth, supervised 4 FTEs and coordinated 45+ volunteers.
- Created recruitment publications and retention standards to strengthen volunteer engagement.
- Founding member of Clallam County Family Therapeutic Court and Washington State's first Indian Child Welfare Act Therapeutic Court.
- Maintain compliance with Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission certifications in Taser, Defensive Tactics, and Use of Force while retaining current arrest powers.
- Demonstrate heightened situational awareness and accurate risk assessment of surroundings.
- Maintain security and control of difficult situations and ability to maintain control in a crisis situation.
Volunteer Experience
- Created and maintained the Kicks for Kids shoe drive which provided new shoes for every child in foster care in Clallam County.
- Created and worked the Shop with a Hero Christmas event serving youth in both Clallam and Jefferson County.
- Organized an annual coat drive that provides over 600 coats to every school in Clallam County.
Timeline
Juvenile Probation Officer / Juvenile Justice Roles
Clallam County
01.1996 - Current
Police Officer
Port Townsend Police Department
01.1991 - 01.1995