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Jody Marks
123 Leadwell Avenue
Any Town, USA 99999
Home: (888) 888-8888
Cell: (888) 888-7777
jmarks@sampleresume.com
OBJECTIVE
A position as a Probation Officer
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Leadership, communication skills, accountable employee
EXPERIENCE
Probation Officer, 2005-2008:
Any City Criminal Court, Any City, USA.
Functions included serving under the court system as the person responsible for enforcing the terms of parole sentenced on persons who have committed a crime. Duties included investigating and supervising such individuals during their term of probation.
Probation Officer Trainee, 2000-2005:
Any City Criminal Court, Any City, USA.
Worked alongside the officer to earn the aspects of the job and assisting with duties, as requested.
EDUCATION
A.A. in Criminal Justice Any City Community College, 1999, Any City, USA
ACCOLADES AND INVOLVEMENTS
American Association of Probation Officers
Service Award, 2006
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