Russell Spurrier
Duluth
Summary
Dynamic Probation Officer with extensive experience at Arrowhead Regional Corrections, skilled in case management and offender supervision. Proven ability to enhance rehabilitation through effective communication and collaboration with community resources. Committed to maintaining compliance and ensuring public safety while utilizing advanced technology for efficient caseload management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Probation Officer
Arrowhead Regional Corrections
08.2015 - Current
- Assisted in conducting intake interviews to assess client needs and risks
- Supported case management by maintaining accurate records and documentation
- Observed court proceedings to understand legal processes and requirements
- Collaborated with community resources to facilitate client rehabilitation programs
- Learned effective communication strategies for interacting with diverse populations
- Engaged in ongoing training to understand probation policies and procedures
- Participated in team meetings to discuss case progress and intervention strategies
- Developed rapport with clients to encourage compliance with probation terms
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Established productive relationships with local law enforcement agencies, enhancing information sharing and cooperation.
- Increased efficiency in caseload management through the use of advanced technology tools such as electronic monitoring devices and case management software systems.
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of community corrections.
- Ensured compliance with court-ordered sanctions by closely monitoring probationers'' adherence to conditions of release.
- Wrote progress reports and testified under oath at court hearings.
- Conducted investigations into violations and other allegations.
- Adhered to legal requirements by performing office, home, and employment visits.
- Supervised offenders to reduce risk to community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin Superior
Superior, WI05.2015
Associate of Science -
Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College
Cloquet, MN05.2005
Skills
- Case planning
- Documentation
- Offender supervision
- Home inspections
- Report writing
- Investigations
- Risk and needs assessments
- Case management
- Substance abuse
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Testing procedures
- Adult probation
- Data collection
- Data gathering
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Exceptional communicator
- Restorative justice
- Motivational
- Court procedures
- Administration of physical restraints training
- Efficiency
- First aid training
- Policy updates
- Courtroom testimony
- Intake procedures
- Community resources
- Presentence investigation reports (PSI)
- Taser training
- Court filings
- Interstate compact familiarity
- Supervising residents
- Behavioral assessment
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Behavioral counseling
- Urinalysis testing
- Corrections experience
- Field experience
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Trauma-informed care
- Progress evaluation
- DNA indexing
- Search and seizure procedures
- Confident
Timeline
Probation Officer
Arrowhead Regional Corrections
08.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin Superior
Associate of Science -
Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College