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Joseph T. Smith

Saint Joseph

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in parole supervision and operations management at the Illinois Department of Corrections. Proven ability to enhance team efficiency through strong leadership and effective communication. Skilled in risk management and policy enforcement, ensuring compliance and safety while fostering positive outcomes for parolees.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Golf Course Groundskeeper

Atkins Golf Course
08.2024 - Current
  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
  • Repaired ground structures regularly, sticking to schedules, and meeting facility needs.
  • Completed preventive maintenance on equipment such as lawnmowers, fountains, and sprinkler systems to save money and prevent costly repairs.
  • Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.

Correctional Parole Supervisor

Illinois Department Of Corrections
12.2023 - 08.2024

Supervised 8 Senior Parole Agents who in turn supervised 100 Parolees each.

  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.

Senior Parole Agent

Illinois Department Of Corrections
10.2019 - 12.2023
  • Oversaw activities to monitor offender compliance with conditions of supervision.
  • Completed criminal risk assessments to determine level of supervision suited for each offender, using algorithms to determine risks.


Correctional Counselor

Illinois Department Of Corrections
05.2006 - 10.2019
  • Addressed behavior and stability of inmates to root out concerning connections or mental health issues.
  • Counseled inmates either individually or group settings to bring problems to light and implement potential solutions.
  • Conducted interviews for hiring of inmate job positions to identify optimal candidates.
  • Evaluated progress of inmates in jails and prisons to determine optimal intervention strategies.

Correctional Officer

Illinois Department Of Corrections
09.1997 - 05.2006
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
08-1996

Skills

  • Schedule development
  • Processes and procedures
  • Risk management
  • Operations management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Policy enforcement
  • Parolee supervision experience
  • Proficiency in legal terminology
  • Presentence investigations
  • Offender records maintenance

Timeline

Golf Course Groundskeeper

Atkins Golf Course
08.2024 - Current

Correctional Parole Supervisor

Illinois Department Of Corrections
12.2023 - 08.2024

Senior Parole Agent

Illinois Department Of Corrections
10.2019 - 12.2023

Correctional Counselor

Illinois Department Of Corrections
05.2006 - 10.2019

Correctional Officer

Illinois Department Of Corrections
09.1997 - 05.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Joseph T. Smith