Probation Officer Resume
A probation officer is a social worker hired by private or public agency to help people start a new life. He or she usally work with people convicted of crimes, but haven't sent to jail. In some particular cases, the court gives the convicted a probationary period to wait and watch whether good changes are there in them or whether there is feasibility to improve them. The probation officer is appointed to help convicted obtain education, engage in community services, and stay away from indulging in criminal activities. The office has to interact, and supervise such people daily and prepare report on the improvement in the individuals which the court will consider.
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Jamie A. Middleton
144 Tenmile
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Phone: 757-946-0828
Email: jamiddleton@freemail.com
Career Objective:
To work as a probation officer with a reputed public agency and help convicted individuals in taking education, gaining new skills, and contributing for the society as a whole.
Summary of Skills:
- Experience in working with people suffering with behavior disorders
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and supervisory skills
- Proficient in working with computer and drafting reports on observation
- Excellent public relations, organizational, and record-keeping skills
- Ability to mentor, guide, and supervise convicted people
- Strong knowledge of the criminal justice system
Work Experience:
Assistant Probation Officer
Noble Department of Correction, Virginia Beach, VA
October 2015 - Present
- Working with convicted individuals and providing advice and guidance on improving their behavior and starting a new life
- Supervising and mentoring individuals and providing them necessary education and facilities for developing skills
- Making offenders aware about their custodial sentences and motivating them for improvement
- Organizing and overseeing community service work and encouraging participation of offenders
- Developing friendship with and counseling convicted and assisting in their rehabilitation
- Providing mental and emotional support to the victims of violent crime
Trainee Probation Officer
Holy Heart Agency, Virginia Beach, VA
February 2012 - September 2015
- Evaluated offenders and determined the best methods of treatment for their rehabilitation
- Provided resources and other facilities to offenders for self-development and overall improvement
- Arranged for medical treatment of offenders when required
- Supervised and monitored progress in individuals under custody
- Drafted report and recommended release of offenders who have improved
- Investigated family background and criminal history of offenders and presented date to the court
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
ABC University, Virginia Beach, VA
2011
Reference:
On request.
