Kimberly Myers
Fullerton
Summary
Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security protocols and knowledgeable in legal and ethical standards. Skilled in crisis management, demonstrate ability to handle high-pressure situations and resolve conflicts efficiently. Valued for collaborative spirit, adaptability to changing needs and enforcing rules and regulations. Known for reliability, effective communication and teamwork with keen observational skills and strong sense of integrity.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervising Probation Correctional Officer
Orange County Probation Department
Orange, CA
09.2017 - 02.2026
- Assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work performed by peace officers in the supervision of youthful offenders in secure or non-secure facilities, and other community-based programs; acts in a consulting capacity on difficult casework problems; and provides guidance to subordinate staff on juvenile law and procedural questions and methods of handling case.
- Reviews periodic chronological progress report entries in case files; reviews log book entries and special incident reports; reviews history of detained youth and instructs subordinate staff on the handling of difficult behavioral problems; responsible for the development and monitoring of individualized treatment plans of detained youth; apprises subordinate staff of policy and procedure changes and monitors and ensures implementation; confers with Probation management regarding departmental policies, employee performance and difficult casework problems; monitors use of force incidents for compliance with department policy and procedures; compiles and prepares periodic statistical reports and other reports requested by management; prepares paperwork for filing of applications for petitions with the court for new law violations or changes in circumstance.
- As Duty Officer, makes preliminary decisions for the department in the absence of Administration; responds to critical incidents; oversees operational issues such as scheduling, staff shortages and emergency situations including security needs and medical emergencies; fields inquiries from outside law enforcement agencies; coordinates population levels of correctional facilities.
- Ensures and monitors staff awareness of departmental policies and procedures and facility safety related guidelines through ongoing training and staff meetings; oversees routine use of safety equipment including chemical agents and restraint equipment to ensure compliance with legal mandates and policy guidelines.
- Participates as a member on departmental task forces in the development, implementation and coordination of specialized programs related to youthful offenders.
- Participates in planning Probation training programs to include annual and facility specific topics; lectures to training classes; continual daily training of subordinate staff as part of supervision, participates in assigned work groups, committees, boards, etc.
Correctional Deputy Probation Officer
Orange County Probation Department
Orange, CA
05.2000 - 09.2017
- Provided direct supervisory responsibility for youth in 24-hour, seven-day a week secure and non-secure facilities.
- Provided a positive role model and authority figure for supervised youths.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout their daily care, visits, meal time, recreation, activities, work crews, phone calls, and showers.
- Making periodic checks of rooms or units and recording safety checks and population verifications
- Observing and recording behavioral actions or disturbances; providing situational counseling to juvenile offenders if necessary
- Effectively de-escalating violent behavior and participating in the physical restraint of violent and assaultive youth when necessary; utilizing safety equipment and techniques such as chemical agents and restraint equipment in compliance with legal mandates and policy guidelines
- Logging and maintaining information related to unit activity, writing reports and maintaining files
- Conducting activities designed to assist in the resocialization of youth including individual and group counseling, facilitation of cognitive behavioral programs, engaging parents, drug/alcohol counseling, academic achievement, recreational activities, basic vocational training, assisting with emotionally distressed or self-destructive youth and obtaining psychiatric assistance
- Promptly intervening in conflicts to facilitate communication and resolve problems, finding common ground when possible
- Recognizing when safety measures are compromised and calling the appropriate unit or staff for assistance
- Handling complaints and disputes with neutrality, composure, and tact
- Maintaining composure in the face of interruptions and distractions.
- Maintaining focus and emotional control in stressful interpersonal situations and in unpleasant or extreme circumstances.
- Clarifying group agenda, allocating time properly, summarizing key points, clarifying issues, identifying action items while facilitating unit and individual meetings with youth.
- Picking up on nuances in tone and meaning and being attentive to non-verbal cues and body language.
- Researching and investigating activities requiring a Special Incident Report and writing the information clearly and in an organized manner while using correct vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, spelling, and punctuation. Provides reports for the court.
Group Home Counselor
Boys Republic
Chino, CA
08.1995 - 04.2000
- Facilitated daily living activities and personal development for residents, fostering independence and self-esteem.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions and conflict resolution among residents.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to meet diverse resident needs.
- Coordinated recreational activities that encouraged social skills development and community integration for residents.
- Supported residents in coping with emotions and fears through one-on-one sessions.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication and respecting boundaries.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for clients, conducting regular safety checks and addressing conflicts immediately.
- Counseled residents in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies and adjustments to life.
- Increased client independence by teaching essential life skills, such as budgeting and cooking.
- Conducted exit interviews upon client discharge, evaluating the effectiveness of interventions provided during their stay at the group home setting.
- Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA06-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA06-1998
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Riverside Community College
Riverside, CA06-1995
Skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Stress tolerance
- Relationship building
- Staff management
- Crisis intervention
- Records management
- Integrity
- Excellent problem solver
- Decision-making
- Excellent verbal/written communication
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Cultural sensitivity
Timeline
Supervising Probation Correctional Officer
Orange County Probation Department
09.2017 - 02.2026
Correctional Deputy Probation Officer
Orange County Probation Department
05.2000 - 09.2017
Group Home Counselor
Boys Republic
08.1995 - 04.2000
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California State University, San Bernardino
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
California State University, San Bernardino
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Riverside Community College