William McBee
Probation Officer
The Woodlands,TX
Summary
Steadfast Parole Agent with 4 years of experience and commitment to enforcing release compliance for assigned parolees. Experience managing large caseload with focus on achieving goal to smoothly reintroduce individuals into daily life to minimize recidivism rates. Assisted released prisoners in securing employment and monitored activities to prevent parolees' return to criminal behaviors.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Probation Officer
Cass County Government
Logansport, IN
08.2016 - Current
- Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies.
- Completed reports on behalf of court and associated legal entities.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
- Evaluated people on probation to determine best course of rehabilitation.
- Referred felony and misdemeanor offenders to necessary community resources.
- Performed both pre-sentence and pre-parole investigations.
Senior Parole Agent
Indiana Department Of Corrections
Parole District 8, South Bend IN
02.2012 - 08.2016
- Oversaw activities to monitor offender compliance with conditions of supervision.
- Counseled over 100 offenders on problem-solving and crisis resolution to develop strategies for goal attainment.
- Completed criminal risk assessments to determine level of supervision suited for each offender, using algorithms to determine risks.
- Reduced recidivism rate 15% by developing thorough release plans to best fit each individual's needs.
- Reported violations of parole conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
- Performed routine home inspections and drug tests for offenders on parole.
Senior Family Specialist
White's Family Specialist
South Bend , IN
10.2004 - 12.2011
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Education
Master of Science - Administration of Justice And Security
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Knoxville College
Knoxville, TN05.1992
Skills
- Coordinating Unit Activities
- Parolee Supervision
- Recreational Activities
- Case File Updates
- Court Report Documentation
- Court Hearings
- Word Processing
- Supervised Visitation
- Firearm Basic Training
- Proficiency in Legal Terminology
Timeline
Probation Officer
Cass County Government
08.2016 - Current
Senior Parole Agent
Indiana Department Of Corrections
02.2012 - 08.2016
Senior Family Specialist
White's Family Specialist
10.2004 - 12.2011
Master of Science - Administration of Justice And Security
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Knoxville College