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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWilson, Jim - ResumeJim Wilson, MPA 15207 Killdeer Street, Austin, TX 78734 W: 512-854-7128 C: 512-636-1347 H: 512-266-5863 jpwilso@yahoo.com Education Texas State University, San Marcos, TX Masters in Public Administration Valparaiso University, Valparaiso Indiana Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice Professional Experience Detention Services Administrative Supervisor Travis County Juvenile Probation Department, Austin, TX On call 24 hours a day 7 days a week Supervises staff, conducts employee performance evaluations, and carries out employee disciplinary action. Conducts interviews, selects candidates for hire and performs background checks on new hires. Facilitates training classes for new hires and current employees. Investigates resident mistreatment, including excessive use of force complaints, and various line staff complaints. Assists in resolving and mediating conflicts between line staff Supervises the facility school and serves as a liaison with the local school district. Evaluates effectiveness of programs and operations, develops new initiatives, writes policy and procedure Conducts research, analyzes statistics, and recommends new policies and programs. As the duty supervisor, responds to crisis situations including fights, suicide attempts, and serious injuries and directs staff to take appropriate action. 2004 - Present Correctional Deputy Probation Officer II San Diego County Probation Department, San Diego, CA Supervised correctional officers in the intake unit at San Diego’s Juvenile Detention Center. Routinely responded to crisis situations involving juveniles including riots, fights, suicide attempts and serious injuries. Authored and reviewed detailed reports outlining various facility crisis situations. Trained officers that were new to the intake unit. 2003-2004 Deputy Probation Officer ·Conducted pre-sentence investigations, and authored felony- sentencing recommendation reports for the San Diego County Criminal Court. ·Examined police reports and FBI/CII rap sheets, in conjunction with questioning defendants and victims. ·Supervised probationers awaiting sentencing on new cases. ·Served as a probation representative at sentencing hearings. Consulted with departmental IT projects 2002-2003 Case Manager Correctional Alternatives Inc., San Diego, CA Managed a caseload of federal inmates in a halfway house environment. Served as the disciplinary hearing officer, conducting inmate disciplinary hearings, and recommending sanctions to the Bureau of Prisons. Served as a liaison between inmates and the United States Probation Office to evaluate release plans, travel permits, home confinement requests and furloughs. Evaluated inmate work performance, facility conduct, and overall program progress. Evaluated facility readiness and coordinated improvements for quarterly BOP audits. Received two separate commendations for outstanding service by the Bureau of Prisons. 2001-2002 Operations Coordinator Liberty Woods International, Carlsbad, CA Negotiated freight contracts with service providers. Developed Solutions to customer supply chain management problems Developed and expanded relationships with new and existing vendors. Provided training to new employees. Investigated freight claims. Processed documentation and calculated duty for import material 1999-2000 Logistics Manager International Amalgamated Transportation Network (IATN), Milwaukee, WI Managed and supervised the sales and the operations departments. Directed and supervised the interview process for the sales and operations departments. Supervised and facilitated the training program for new employees. Assisted with project management. Consulted with strategic planning and fiscal forecasting. Supervised and coordinated trade show marketing and set up. 1997-1999 Computer Skills MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, SPSS, and the Apple Mac Associations American Society for Public Administration Member Juvenile Justice Association of Texas Member Texas Association of Sports Officials Member (Austin Football Chapter) National Scholars Honor Society Member Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity Alumni