Probation Officer

Joshua Hetland

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**** *. ******* **., *********, IL 60083/ 224-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

To further my professional career

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Principal Adult Probation Officer: Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, 215 W. Water St., Waukegan, IL 60085 (2016-2022)

• Continued to perform the same responsibilities as Senior Adult Probation Officer

• In addition, for my Principal Project I assumed the responsibility of Quality Assurance for Adult Probation’s breathalyzer equipment. I am responsible for the following duties:

• Performing accuracy checks and calibrating machines when necessary

• Properly document all recordings

• Training fellow colleagues, interns, and volunteers on proper use and care of equipment

• Monitoring quantity of Alco-Sensor mouthpieces and ordering more as necessary

• Recognizing need for equipment repair

• Tracking repairs

• Researching the most recent breathalyzing technology developments and sharing this knowledge

Senior Adult Probation Officer: Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, 215 W. Water St., Waukegan, IL 60085 (2013-2016)

• Supervised and maintained records for a caseload of up to 250 misdemeanor and felony probationers via office visits, field visits, telephone contact, and written correspondence.

• Performed intake and initial risk level assessments for newly sentenced probationers.

• Referred probationers to counseling and treatment as required by the court, or when deemed necessary by probation. Monitored and documented progress and compliance. I used LEADS for record checks and as needed to monitor for new arrests and/or warrants.

• Provided written and verbal reports to attorneys and judges.

Senior Juvenile Counselor: Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, 24647 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL. 60061 (2009-2013)

●Worked as a shift leader within the Juvenile Detention Center including Secure Detention, FACE-IT Residential Program and Central Control

●Ensured the safety and security of all residents, staff, and facility

●Maintained working relationships with management, staff, and residents

●Assisted in implementing new policy and procedure documents

●Exhibited ability to exercise good judgement

●Reviewed and edited court TACO reports

●Lead worker in Central Control

●Responsible for creating new Behavior Programs, policies, and documents

Juvenile Counselor: Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, 24647 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL. 60061 (2000-2009)

●Demonstrated the ability to follow the Standard Operations and Procedures of Secure Detention

●Obtained the ability to work with the residents through proper discipline, working on their goals, and maintaining the safety and security of the facility

●Demonstrated the ability to work any shift needed in both Secure Detention and Central Control

●Assisted in training staff members daily functions, proper documentation, and individual staff responsibilities of Secure Detention

●Displayed the ability to handle crisis situations while effectively communicating with co-workers and supervisors

PROFESSIONAL COURES AND EDUCATION:

●Bachelor of Science in Sociology –Illinois State University (2000)

●Illinois Substitute License - issued 12/15/2022 - IEIN 1351624

AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS:

●Distinguished Service Award (2009)

●Certificate of Appreciation – Presenter at Staff Training Day (2018 & 2019)

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