Criminal Justice
Resume:
Paris, TX *****
Cassi Shaffer
Objective
To obtain long-term employment with a reputable company with opportunity for advancement.
Experience
*/****-******* ***** **partment of Criminal Justice-Parole Division Paris, TX
District Parole Officer II
Supervises offenders who have been released on parole or mandatory supervision to complete their sentences while living in Texas communities
Obtain information and prepare documentation related to offenders and parole supervision activities
Verify employment and residential plans of offenders, conducting parole investigations, and liaison activities with criminal justice agencies, social services agencies, and other public and private entities
Visits offender residences, jails, correctional facilities, courthouses, and other agencies to obtain offender information; interviews, counsels, and trains offenders concerning reintegration skills to include life and cognitive skills and ABE/GED training; and evaluates offender adjustment and recommends revisions to parole supervision plans
Coordinates with facilities, agencies, and community organizations to prepare and facilitate implementation of an informed plan of supervision
Compiles information, prepares social and developmental histories, documents offender supervision activities, and maintains required records; prepares evaluations, recommendations, and other related reports to include data entry, retrieval, and data searches; and provides technical assistance
Conducts activities to monitor offender compliance with the conditions of supervision to include alcohol and drug testing
Responds to inquiries from offenders and the public in person, telephonically, and in writing
Performs criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system access
3/2016-9/2017 Lamar County Sheriff's Department Paris, TX
Detention Officer
Performed responsible protective service work ensuring the care and security of inmates at the County Jail
Patrolled jail area periodically to ensure security and maintain order
Received and processed inmates into custody of institution
Searches inmates
Took charge of personal property
Escorted and safeguarded inmates to cell
Checked on inmates' physical condition
Distributed medication to inmates as prescribed or directed
Kept record of money received from inmates
8/2012-3/2016 Children’s Advocacy Center Paris, TX
Family Advocate
Served as a liaison between the center, multi-disciplinary team members, the victim, and non-offending family members
Made appropriate referrals for needed services to victims and non-offending family members
Provided information and assistance regarding Crime Victims Compensation
Provided follow ups
Interviewed non-offending family members
Coordinated and communicates with community and partner agencies regarding services available
Maintained records of all donations/contributions to the center
Forensic Interviewer
Conducted videotaped interviews of sexual, physical, drug endangered and at risk child victims or witnesses
Prepared written documentation/reports of interviews
Testified in civil and criminal court proceedings
Remained current on research involving forensic interviewing, child abuse and current trends in the field
Conducted monthly case review with members of the multi-disciplinary team
10/2011-8/2012 Paris Orthopedic Clinic Paris, TX
Check Out Receptionist
Interacted with patients
Collected payments
Reviewed CPT codes and modifiers for accuracy
Scheduled appointments
Assisted with billing/insurance duties and questions
Education
8/2003-5/2007 Chisum High School Paris, TX
High School Diploma
8/2007-5/2009 Paris Junior College Paris, TX
Associates of Science
8/2009-5/2011 Texas A&M University - Commerce Commerce, TX
Bachelor’s Degree
Major: Psychology
Minor: Interdisciplinary Studies
References
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