Domestic Violence Pretrial and Probation Officer Resume


Aleksandar Henderson Domestic Violence Pretrial and Probation Officer (804) 555-6417 aleksandar.henderson@example.com linkedin.com/example/aleksandarhenderson Richmond, VA 23220 STRENGTHS Trauma informed interviewing Uses calm questions and clear boundaries during sensitive intakes. Clients receive space to speak, while reports retain useful facts. Court ready writing Turns records, statements, testing results, and contact history into concise reports. Colleagues rely on clear facts during hearings. Risk focused supervision Connects offense history, lethality concerns, and compliance patterns with practical supervision decisions. That focus supports safer follow up. Partner communication Keeps prosecutors, advocates, providers, and monitoring staff informed. Shared updates have made difficult cases easier to coordinate. Respectful accountability Explains conditions plainly and follows through on concerns. A steady approach supports compliance without losing sight of human needs. SKILLS Pretrial Supervision Probation Supervision Domestic Violence Intimate Partner Violence Trauma Informed Practice Risk Assessment Lethality Assessment Criminal History Checks Court Reports Electronic Monitoring Drug Testing Breath Testing Treatment Referrals Court Testimony Conversational Spanish LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER SUMMARY Pretrial and probation professional with five years of criminal justice experience supervising justice involved adults, including defendants and probationers facing domestic violence related charges and convictions. Applies trauma informed practice, intimate partner violence knowledge, structured risk assessment, lethality review, substance use screening, and individualized supervision planning to support court compliance and community safety. Conducts intake interviews, criminal history checks, electronic monitoring coordination, urine drug testing, alcohol breath testing, treatment referrals, residential contacts, and court reporting. Communicates clearly with prosecutors, defense counsel, law enforcement, judges, court personnel, victim advocates, treatment providers, and survivors. Brings courtroom experience, accurate documentation, a valid Virginia driver's license, VCIN certification, and conversational Spanish. Work supports safe, accountable supervision and respectful service for every participant. EXPERIENCE Senior Pretrial and Probation Officer Blue Ridge Justice Services January 2025 - Present Richmond, VA Leads specialized pretrial and probation supervision for domestic violence defendants and probationers. Supports risk review, court reporting, monitoring, testing, referrals, and partner communication while protecting community safety and professional boundaries. Managed domestic violence caseloads using risk information, court conditions, offense history, and supervision contacts. Conducted trauma informed intakes with criminal history review, substance screening, and lethality concerns documented. Prepared concise court reports separating verified facts, client statements, compliance history, findings, and recommendations. Coordinated electronic monitoring alerts with staff and court partners before follow up or notification. Administered urine testing and breath testing, documenting results and connecting treatment needs with providers. Testified in court while coordinating with prosecutors, defense counsel, judges, advocates, and treatment providers. Pretrial and Probation Officer Capital Region Community Supervision June 2023 - December 2024 Henrico, VA Supervised adult pretrial and probation cases involving interpersonal violence, substance use concerns, and court ordered conditions. Connected assessment findings, field contacts, referrals, and court documentation into accountable supervision plans. Supervised interpersonal violence cases through office contacts, field follow up, records review, and case planning. Completed criminal history checks before intake recommendations, clarifying records for court personnel. Used domestic violence and substance assessments to guide supervision risks and treatment referrals. Conducted residential visits with safety procedures, documenting observable conditions within authorized scope. Drafted progress and violation reports organizing timelines, test results, monitoring data, and contact records. Built trusted working relationships with victim services and treatment providers while protecting confidentiality. Pretrial Services Officer Commonwealth Pretrial Support Center September 2021 - May 2023 Chesterfield, VA Supported pretrial operations through defendant intake, release condition monitoring, records review, testing, electronic monitoring, and court docket participation. Produced clear information for structured case review and supervision decisions. Conducted defendant intakes covering residence, employment, treatment, criminal history, and court conditions. Monitored reporting, testing, treatment, and release conditions across an active caseload. Performed criminal record checks and reviewed justice system information for accurate risk screening. Collected supervised urine specimens and administered breath tests according to program procedures. Coordinated electronic monitoring enrollment, status checks, equipment concerns, and scheduling information. Attended arraignments, bond matters, supervision reviews, and violation proceedings to support court operations. PROJECTS Domestic Violence Supervision Review 2025 Connected structured risk information, lethality concerns, testing results, and monitoring updates into clear court reports. Shared timely facts with justice partners, supporting safer decisions and accountable supervision. Community Treatment Referral Network 2024 Strengthened working relationships with victim services and treatment providers through clear referrals and consistent follow up. Better information flow supported continuity of care and court compliance. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Recognized for accurate court reporting and clear presentation of verified case information during supervision proceedings. Selected for senior responsibility after building dependable working relationships across courts, providers, and victim services. EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Virginia Commonwealth University GPA: 3.5 2021 Richmond, VA Coursework: Criminal law, criminology, counseling methods, forensic psychology CERTIFICATIONS Virginia Criminal Information Network Certification 2025 Trauma Informed Response to Intimate Partner Violence 2024 Virginia Driver's License 2026 TECHNICAL SKILLS Pretrial Systems: Pretrial intake, release conditions, defendant supervision Probation Systems: Probation intake, case planning, violation review Risk Assessment: Structured assessment, lethality review, risk screening Domestic Violence Practice: Intimate partner violence, trauma informed practice, accountability Records Research: Criminal history checks, background checks, justice system records Electronic Monitoring: Monitoring enrollment, alert review, compliance status Substance Testing: Urine drug testing, alcohol breath testing, result documentation Court Reporting: Bond reports, review reports, violation reports Court Proceedings: Arraignments, bond hearings, violation hearings Treatment Coordination: Substance use referrals, domestic violence referrals, provider follow up Stakeholder Communication: Prosecutors, defense counsel, judges, law enforcement Information Networks: VCIN, confidential records, supervision documentation SKILLS Pretrial Supervision Probation Supervision Domestic Violence Intimate Partner Violence Trauma Informed Practice Risk Assessment Lethality Assessment Criminal History Checks Court Reports Electronic Monitoring Drug Testing Breath Testing Treatment Referrals Court Testimony Conversational Spanish PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Professional collaboration with prosecutors, defense counsel, judges, law enforcement, advocates, and treatment providers. Ongoing connection with community supervision and domestic violence response partners across Virginia. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST