I have served as a Federal Public Servant for over 20 years.

Bruce G. James Jr.

Abingdon, Maryland *****- *****.*******@*****.***- 301-***-****

Profile

Distinctive social science professional with a proven track record of advancing organizational priorities through problem-solving, strategic planning, operations management, and progress monitoring. Possesses superior leadership qualities and interpersonal skills that translate well to collaborative mission-minded work environments. Specialized knowledge and advanced training and experience in leadership, criminogenic risks and needs, data analysis, data collection, prevention sciences, communication, and community policing and law enforcement collaboration. Technology Snapshot: CJIS, NCIC/WALES, ACCURINT, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Windows, Email, Social Media and Excel.

Core Qualities

Practical, Systematic, Emotionally Intelligent, Analytic, Risk and Security Minded, Supportive

Emotionally Intelligent, Solution-Focused, Flexible, Accountable, Efficient

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Criminal Justice, University of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland

Bachelor of Science, Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Parole and Probation, Baltimore, Maryland 2009-Present

United States Probation Officer

Ensures the continuum of the services provided through offender release and supervision are accurately and efficiently implemented in accordance with the standards set forth by the U.S. District Courts. Collaborates with key stakeholders at the local, state, and federal levels to reduce recidivism and establish effective re-entry standards.

Conducts risk assessments to evaluate individual and group-level security and compliance risks

Prepares and implements individualized case plans, contact standards, and reports

Conducts individual background investigations

Utilizes data from criminal justice monitoring systems to inform community-level supervision practices

Collaborates with supervisors and agency leaders to provide practical guidance on field-specific tasks that promote officer safety, efficiency, and success

Provides testimony at judicial review hearings and trials

Maintains contact with re-entry programs and staff to ensure individual level compliance

Establishes points of contact within community-based organizations to support re-entry compliance

Works collaboratively with team members to promote collegiality, improve team level morale, and boost individual and team level efficiencies

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA), Washington, Oct 2002-Aug 2009

Community Supervision Officer

Exemplified the core values of CSOSA and implemented a model of community supervision that enhanced public safety, supported the fair administration of justice, promoted accountability, and utilized evidenced-based criminal justice practices.

Monitored and evaluated the progress of offenders convicted of domestic violence, traffic crimes, and drug and alcohol-related offenses

facilitated parenting and domestic violence treatment programs

Provided district-level trainings on domestic violence and alcohol and drug related behaviors and offenses

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)

Girls and Boys Town of Washington, Washington, DC Feb 2000-Oct 2002

Supervisor

Supervised a team of 15-25 Youth Care Staff members who worked collaboratively across the organization to promote the health, wellness, and safety of youth residing in a group home environment.

Managed organizational budget

Acted as a conduit between organizational leaders and residential staff members to promote operational efficiencies and reduce risk to workers and youth

Conducted quarterly performance audits and articulated performance standards in a way that informed, engaged, and improved staff performance along a range of functions

Prepared staff performance evaluations and participated in the selection, recruitment, and retention of staff

Provided trainings on Boys Town Proactive Teaching Model (an evidenced-based practice model)

Reviewed, monitored and evaluated Youth Care Workers’ treatment plans and case summaries

Reviewed, monitored, and audited Youth Care Workers’ critical incident notes

Worked with organizational leadership to develop organizational safety and risk plans

BOARD MEMBERSHIP AND COMMUNITY-LEVEL EXPERIENCE

BIG TEN Minority Advisory Commission, Rosemont, IL 2014-Present

Advisory Commission Co-Chair

Engages student-athletes, coaches and administrative stakeholders at Big Ten Institutions to promote Big Ten diversity, equity and inclusion standards

Prepares Big Ten compliance reports for University of Maryland Administrators

Identifies critical areas of reform needed to enhance player level supports in diversity

Collects, evaluates, and reviews data collected across Big Ten institutions to inform diversity, equity and inclusion standards

BIG TEN Anti-Hate And Anti-Racism Coalition, Rosemont, IL 2020-Present

Coalition Member

Works collaboratively with coalition members to develop initiatives that inform, reduce, and address hate and racism across the 14 Big Ten member schools

Serves on two working committees that meet regularly to inform stakeholder groups

Certificates

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Certified

References Available Upon Request

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