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Jenifer Farley

Geyserville,CA

Summary

Dedicated Parole Agent with extensive experience in offender supervision and client advocacy. Skilled in case management and interagency collaboration. Committed to ensuring compliance and supporting successful reintegration.


Experienced criminal justice professional prepared for role with strong focus on public safety, case management, and rehabilitation. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within team and adapt to evolving requirements. Skilled in conflict resolution, communication, and maintaining compliance with regulations. Reliable and results-driven, ensuring all objectives are met with high standards.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Parole Agent 1- Court Compliance Unit (West Bay)

California Department of Corrections- Court Compliance Unit-Northern Region
08.2021 - Current

Conduct field file and Disability and Effective Communications System (DECS) review of the source documents to determine the parolee has any disabilities that require reasonable accommodations to ensure effective communication methods are utilized during the face to face interview for notice of charges. Serve Notice of Charges to parolees housed in county jails in Northern Region assigned Districts following the placement of 3056 PC hold. Document and notify jail staff of reasonable accommodations that may be requested or needed by parolee pursuant to DAPO policy and mandates set forth in Armstrong v. Newsom. DAPO representative responsible for the Preparation and filing of Revocation petitions. File Warrant Requests and Order and Request to Order Recall Warrant with Superior Courts in assigned District.

Attend Court Hearings related to the revocation process, when requested by the local court pursuant to DAPO policy. Accurately track and document all case activity in designated database. Routinely interact with jail liaisons, local courts , law enforcement agencies, local and state agencies to address issues of common interest.

Parole Agent 1

California Department of Corrections- Ukiah Parole Unit
08.2014 - 08.2021

Supervise a caseload of parolees on GPS monitoring program following their release from custody in Lake and Mendocino Counties. Develop and implement parolee based case plan and refer them to the appropriate agencies for services. Monitor their compliance with said case plans and parole conditions by monitoring their GPS track locations, residence , employment and participation in treatment services.. Confer with parolees friends and relatives to explain the treatment program for the parolee and elicit their support to ensure parolee's successful reintegration into the community. Build positive relationships with parolees by treating them fairly , honestly and with respect. Collaborate with service agencies including Sex Offender Treatment programs and law enforcement agencies regarding parolees progress and needs.

Investigate alleged or possible violations of conditions of parole and submit reports with appropriate case disposition to the courts with appropriate case dispositions. Maintain detailed current case history records of cases supervised with appropriate computer software programs.

As a Safety and Tactical Training instructor and Range Safety Officer I provide training and mentoring to staff on appropriate cources of action in various situations involving contact with parolees and the community. Provide direction and guidance to staff on the polices and procedures related to parole functions.

Parole Agent 1-Limited Term

Californina Department of Corrections- Santa Rosa Parole Unit
10.2013 - 07.2014

Supervised a CPSRM caseload of parolees following their release from custody in Sonoma, Marin and Napa Counties. Establish community safety through recidivism reduction. Arrange for services for the parolee who have needs in such areas as employment, housing, medical care, counseling and educations. Able to work independently or with a team to monitor the compliance of parolee with case plans and parole conditions. Monitored residence, employment, and participation in rehabilitative services. Conferred with parolees friends and families to explain parolee case plan and elicit their assistance for the parolee. Collaborated with service agencies including treatment programs and law enforcement agencies regarding parolee's progress with the case plan. Investigated alleged parole violations and apprehend parolees who where not in compliance with the conditions of parole. Submit detailed reports to the courts with appropriate case dispositions. Maintain detailed case history records of cases supervised.

Parole Agent 1

California Department of Corrections -Ukiah Parole Unit
10.2008 - 04.2013

Supervised a caseload of Adult Parolees following their release from custody in Lake and Mendocino Counties. Formulated case plan and risk assessments for the parolee and adapt each case plan to the individual need of the parolee. Investigated parolee treatment programs to determine acceptability. Referred parolee to appropriate agencies for services. Worked independently or with a team to monitor the compliance of the parolee with said case plans and parole conditions by conducting monthly and bi-monthly home visits. Conferred with parolees friends and families to explain parolee case plan and elicit their assistance for the parolee. Collaborated with service agencies including treatment programs and law enforcement agencies regarding parolee's progress with the case plan. Investigated alleged parole violations and apprehend parolees who where not in compliance with the conditions of parole. Submit detailed reports to the courts with appropriate case dispositions. Maintain detailed case history records of cases supervised.

Senior Probation Officer - Adult Drug Court Div

Humboldt County Probation Department
12.2002 - 12.2004

Senior Probation Officer of Humboldt County Drug Court Program. The Drug Court program was a collaboration of the Humboldt County Probation Department, the Superior Court and treatment provides who worked as a team to provide judicial oversight, community supervision, case management and drug treatment to each offender. Senior Probation Officer facilitated the team and oversaw the formulation and implementation of case plans and risk assessments for each offender based on the offenders individual need . Senior Probation Officer duties included the investigation of appropriate treatment programs to determine acceptability for the offender and referrals for services. Provided Intensive supervision of offenders which included weekly court appearances and drug testing multiply days a week. Collaborated with service agencies and testified in Court on a weekly basis regarding offender's progress with the case plan. Maintained detailed case history of offenders supervised. Share in the management of the office site and provide training and mentoring to staff on appropriate courses of action in various situations involving contact with offenders and the community. Provide direction and guidance to staff on the polices and procedures related to probation. Attend meetings, trainings and conferences for the Drug Court Program and act on behalf of the supervising Probation Officer when absent.

Probation Officer 2- Presentence Investigation Div

Humboldt County Probation Department
08.2002 - 11.2002

Humboldt County Probation Department- Pre-Sentence Investigation Division.

Conduct pre-sentence investigations by compiling police reports and in-depth research into the alleged criminal violation. Contact victims in criminal investigations in order to obtain victim impact statement. Interview defendants in person at the Probation Department office or at Correctional Facilities to obtain background information regarding, family, education, employment, finances, physical and mental health and substance abuse and criminal history. Review court, school and military records. Collaborate with local law enforcement, mental health boards, county attorneys and treatment providers to document all relative information for defendant's sentencing report. Review sentencing guidelines for alleged criminal violations and make appropriate sentencings recommendations in the written report to the court. Serve as a court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports in court.

Superior Court Investigator-Sr. Probation Officer

Humboldt County Probation Department
10.2001 - 07.2002

Humboldt County Superior Court Investigator- Conservatorship Division. A judge appoints a responsible person to care for another adult who can not care for him/ herself or their finances based on the recommendations of reports submitted by Superior Court Investigator .

Superior Court investigator meets with the proposed or existing conservatee and conservator and reviews the medical records , estate records and determines the conservatee's ability to care for self and the need for a conservatorship as well as the conservator's ability to care for the conservatee. Submit written report with recommendations to the court regarding the validity of the conservatorship.

Humboldt County Senior Probation Officer Adult Field duties included the supervision of adult offenders who had been granted a formal grant of probation by the court. Offenders participated in an intensive supervision program that consisted of weekly drug testing and participation in drug treatment programs. Appropriate case plan were formulated for each offender and the offender Worked with the offender to reduce recidivism and the imposition of the offender's suspended sentence. Maintain the compliance of the offender with their probation conditions by monitoring the offenders residence, employment and participation in rehabilitation services. Investigate violations, initiate revocations and make recommendations to the court regarding noncompliance.

Probation Officer - Juvenile and Adult Field

Humboldt County Probation Department
04.1998 - 09.2001

Humboldt County Juvenile Field Officer duties included: provided for community safety and offender rehabilitation by supervision of juvenile offenders; as well as applied strategies and services to build pro-social skills and enforce court orders. Worked to strengthen the family unit when possible and prevent the removal of the minor from the home and placement in a more restrictive setting, while an emphasis was placed on accountability through community corrections partnerships with schools, mental health, and law enforcement.

Humboldt County Adult Field Probation Officer duties included the supervision of adult offenders who had been granted a formal grant of probation by the court. Officer formulated an appropriate case plan and referred offenders to appropriate agencies for services. Worked with the offender to reduce recidivism and the imposition of their suspended sentences. Maintained the compliance of the offender with their probation conditions by monitoring the offenders residence, employment and participation in rehabilitation services. Investigated violations, initiated revocations and made recommendations to the court and testified in regarding offender noncompliance. Maintain detailed records of offenders supervised.

Education

No Degree - CDCR- Range Safety Officer

Range Safety Officer
Galt, CA
06-2018

No Degree - CDCR- Tactical Instructor

Safety & Tactical Instructor
Sacramento
09-2017

No Degree - Parole Agent Certification

Parole Academy Class 09-01-01O
Galt, CA
01-2009

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Criminology

Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR
06-1996

Associate of Applied Science - Liberal Arts

College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CA
06-1994

Skills

  • Offender supervision
  • Courtroom testimony
  • Probation compliance
  • Risk and needs assessments
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Trained in defensive tactics
  • Training and mentoring
  • Adult probation
  • Case planning
  • Motivational
  • Investigations
  • First aid training
  • Report writing
  • Administration of physical restraints training
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Case management
  • Delinquency monitoring
  • Substance abuse Referrals
  • File reviews
  • Behavioral counseling
  • Pre-sentence investigations
  • Firearm basic training
  • Field experience
  • Electronic monitoring
  • Court report documentation
  • Urinalysis testing
  • Problem solving expertise
  • Advanced defensive tactics training
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving abilities

Timeline

Parole Agent 1- Court Compliance Unit (West Bay)

California Department of Corrections- Court Compliance Unit-Northern Region
08.2021 - Current

Parole Agent 1

California Department of Corrections- Ukiah Parole Unit
08.2014 - 08.2021

Parole Agent 1-Limited Term

Californina Department of Corrections- Santa Rosa Parole Unit
10.2013 - 07.2014

Parole Agent 1

California Department of Corrections -Ukiah Parole Unit
10.2008 - 04.2013

Senior Probation Officer - Adult Drug Court Div

Humboldt County Probation Department
12.2002 - 12.2004

Probation Officer 2- Presentence Investigation Div

Humboldt County Probation Department
08.2002 - 11.2002

Superior Court Investigator-Sr. Probation Officer

Humboldt County Probation Department
10.2001 - 07.2002

Probation Officer - Juvenile and Adult Field

Humboldt County Probation Department
04.1998 - 09.2001

No Degree - CDCR- Range Safety Officer

Range Safety Officer

No Degree - CDCR- Tactical Instructor

Safety & Tactical Instructor

No Degree - Parole Agent Certification

Parole Academy Class 09-01-01O

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Criminology

Southern Oregon University

Associate of Applied Science - Liberal Arts

College of The Redwoods
Jenifer Farley