Ernest Williams
Aurora
Summary
Dedicated (Retired) Senior Parole Agent with expertise in crisis intervention, compliance monitoring, and conflict resolution. Collaborated with law enforcement and community organizations to enhance rehabilitation efforts. Experienced Public Safety Officer focused on maintaining order and enforcing laws. Key contributions include developing safety procedures and training programs to elevate public awareness of security issues.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Parole Agent
Illinois Department Of Corrections
Chicago
06.2000 - 11.2022
- Supervised parolees to ensure compliance with release conditions.
- Conducted home visits and assessed parolee progress to ensure compliance with rehabilitation goals.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and community organizations for support services.
- Prepared detailed reports on parolee behavior and progress for court reviews.
- Facilitated workshops on life skills and job readiness for parolees.
- Monitored drug testing and compliance with substance abuse programs.
- Maintained accurate records in the agency's case management system.
- Advised families of offenders about resources available to them during the offender's transition back into the community.
- Enforced sanctions imposed by the court when necessary for noncompliance with release conditions or other offenses committed while on parole.
- Assessed parolee's compliance with court-ordered conditions and supervised their rehabilitation in the community.
- Conducted searches of homes or vehicles if there was reasonable suspicion that a violation had occurred.
- Organized educational programs aimed at reducing recidivism, equipping released inmates with skills for successful reintegration.
- Appeared in court to discuss whether parolees met or exceeded release requirements.
- Intervened promptly when there were indications that an individual might be violating terms of his and her release agreement.
- Provided assistance in locating suitable housing options for paroled individuals who needed it.
- Coordinated with local law enforcement to investigate leads on potential criminal activity by parolees, enhancing community safety.
- Monitored compliance with release conditions by visiting residences and places of employment regularly.
- Participated in hearings before the Parole Board regarding revocation of parole or modification of release conditions.
- Collaborated with other agencies such as social service providers and mental health professionals to coordinate services for offenders under supervision.
- Assisted prosecutors in preparing cases against those who violated terms of their parole agreements.
- Arrested and transported probationers and parolees in violation to ensure compliance with court protocol.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL12-1996
Skills
- Case management
- Risk assessment
- Compliance monitoring
- Monitoring compliance
- Crisis management
- Crisis intervention
- Substance abuse prevention
- Rehabilitation program development
- Law enforcement collaboration
- Report writing
- Policy enforcement
- Safety training
- De-escalation tactics
- Operational readiness
- Public safety management
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Empathetic listening
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Public safety management
Certification
Bloodborne Pathogen Certified (AHT-1714433581-88555-44787)
Accomplishments
2002 Top Score Qualification Course of Fire
Timeline
Senior Parole Agent
Illinois Department Of Corrections
06.2000 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts -
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale