Deputy Probation Officer II Resume Example Los Angeles County Probation Department

DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICER II

Summary

Dedicated professional with 19 years in counseling and crisis intervention with at-risk youth. Offers a comprehensive academic and work background in social services, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills.

Skills

Team building
Crisis intervention techniques
Treatment and discharge planning
First Aid certification
Culturally-sensitive
Criminology knowledge
Suicide prevention training
Daily living activities educator
Correctional facility counseling
Strategic planner

Case management
Risk and needs assessments
Crisis intervention techniques
Group therapy
Adult probation
Criminal law knowledge
Court testimony
Strong work ethic
Exceptional communicator
Report writing
Interview and Interrogation Training
Data collection
Presentence Investigation Reports (PSI)

Work History

Deputy Probation Officer II, 05/2006 to Current
Los Angeles County Probation Department – Lancaster, CA

Evaluate client progress toward completing terms of probation and addressed difficulties.
Supervise offenders to reduce risk to the community.
Maintain personal contact with offenders through office and community visits.
Compile statistical data for monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Organize client documentation by checking files and verifying completeness of notes.
Complete progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
Conduct pre-sentence investigations by doing in-depth research and compiling police reports.
Screen offender referrals and completed intake interviews and paperwork.
Coordinate and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
Contact victims in criminal investigations in regard to restitution.
Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
Initiate crisis intervention by following official crisis communication plans and training.
Serve as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
Collaborate with institutional staff, area law enforcement, mental health boards, county attorneys and treatment providers.
Maintain organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
Complete pre-sentence and post-sentence investigation and court reports.

Detention Services Officer , 04/1999 to 05/2006
Los Angeles County Probation – Palmdale, CA

Carefully documented statements, observations and evidentiary materials.
Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
Prepared case reports from allegations, interview transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
Presented evidence at criminal trials.
Developed presentation and training materials to educate colleagues and the community about local gang activity.
Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Directed the activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming and construction projects.
Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches.
Supervised inmates clearing debris from roadways and drains.
Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Searched the building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
Investigated attempted escapes and conducted searches for escaped inmates.
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
Determined and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
Arranged for medical and dental care of inmates.
Responded immediately to calls involving automobile accidents and criminal activity.

Menatal Health Counselor, 12/1995 to 03/2000
Sylmar Mental Health and Rehabilitation – Sylmar, 91392, CA

Educated clients and their families about client rights and responsibilities.
Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by the team leader.
Co-facilitated events such as Activities of Daily Living to increase awareness about body image issues.
Developed and ran programs to increase awareness of the causes and effects of drug and alcohol abuse.
Followed up with program participants after program completion to track progress.
Organized outreach events with local, city and state agencies to increase awareness of mental health services and referral options.
Served as part of an on-call emergency response team for crisis intervention within the facility.
Oversaw anger management, social skill development and mental health awareness programs.
Managed and restrained violent, potentially violent and suicidal clients.
Encouraged clients to get involved in social, recreational and other therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills and develop social relationships.
Notified supervisor in cases involving potential domestic abuse and other family problems affecting clients' development.

Education

Master of Public Administration: Leadership, August 2014
California State University Northridge - Northridge, CA

Bachelor of Arts: Sociology, August 2001
California State University Northridge - Northridge, CA

Sociology, 1991-1994
Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO

Certifications

Peace Office Standards Training Certificate(P.O.S.T.)
Juvenile Corrections Certificate
Adult Field Services Core Certification
Adult Probation System Certified
Juvenile Probation System Certified

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Los Angeles County Probation Department
Los Angeles County Probation
Sylmar Mental Health and Rehabilitation

School Attended

California State University Northridge
Colorado State University

Job Titles Held:

Deputy Probation Officer II
Detention Services Officer
Menatal Health Counselor

Degrees

Master of Public Administration : Leadership , August 2014
Bachelor of Arts : Sociology , August 2001
Sociology , 1991-1994

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