COLIN BROEKER
Elk Grove Village
Summary
College graduate with extensive experience supervising clients in the criminal justice system. As a Senior Probation Officer, manages over 85 clients, implementing evidence-based practices and monitoring compliance with court-ordered services. Proficient in case management and risk assessment, enhancing client rehabilitation and community safety.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Genesee Theater
Waukegan
03.2024 - Current
- Maintains environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls.
- Maintains the organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
- Ensures equipment operation by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Senior Probation Officer
Lake County 19th Judicial Court
Waukegan
08.2023 - Current
- Meets with and interviews probationers and families to evaluate progress.
- Recommends rehabilitation, treatment, and remedial actions to the court.
- Facilitate Evidence-Based Practices (EBP's) to high risk clients.
- Provides counseling and facilitates support groups.
- Prepares case files and maintains records on probationers.
- Implements and tracks compliance with court-ordered services, terms, and programs, including substance abuse treatment.
- Administers drug and alcohol testing.
- Initiates and attends court actions and makes recommendations for probation violations.
- Assesses risk of offenders and coordinates services for post-release reintegration into society.
- Documents and reports all probation violations and assists in writing violation warrants.
Juvenile Counselor / Detention Officer
Lake County 19th Judicial Court
Vernon Hills
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Increased behavioral compliance by teaching coping skills for triggering situations.
- Helped children achieve progress goals with the use of diverse therapeutic interventions.
- Supervised residents and enforced rules for optimal behavior.
- Coached clients through personal issues and traumas.
- Maintained confidentiality and records with sensitive information.
- Wrote reports and documents outlining plans.
Public Safety Officer
Arlington International Race Course
Arlington Heights
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Ensured safety of fellow employees and patrons.
- Secured areas of the park.
- Assisted any patrons who were injured on the premises.
- Investigated any areas of the park where issues were raised.
- Investigated any claims made by guests/patrons.
Stocking Associate
Whole Foods
Schaumburg
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted customers with any produce needs.
- Helped the Manager with any stocking needs.
- Occasionally assisted back-of-house / Cashiers.
Education
Bachelors of Arts Degree - Criminal Justice, Sociology
Lewis University
Romeoville05-2022
Associate Degree -
Harper College
Palatine05-2020
Skills
- Case management
- Risk assessment
- Compliance monitoring
- Evidence-based practices
- Court procedures
- Conflict resolution
Certification
PERC Card, Springfield, 05/01/22, Present, Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Intermediate
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Security Officer
Genesee Theater
03.2024 - Current
Senior Probation Officer
Lake County 19th Judicial Court
08.2023 - Current
Juvenile Counselor / Detention Officer
Lake County 19th Judicial Court
06.2022 - 08.2023
Public Safety Officer
Arlington International Race Course
04.2021 - 12.2021
Stocking Associate
Whole Foods
07.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelors of Arts Degree - Criminal Justice, Sociology
Lewis University
Associate Degree -
Harper College