Tracy L.

Schmidt
Website: TracylSchmidt.weebly.com

E-Mail: Tracy_Fox_2000@yahoo.com

Objective
My objective is to make a change in the Colorado Department of Corrections Education System and to reduce
recidivism thereby enhancing public safety and reducing crime.

Experience
Community Parole Officer, Colorado Department of Corrections Limon, CO
Present

12/2015

In this position I apply evidence based assessment case planning and supervision techniques set by policy and
standards of practice; direct assessment, treatment planning and supervision of community based offenders by
analyzing case material and interviewing offenders; monitor offender compliance and progress by overseeing
employment, drug treatment and screening, restitution payments, residential status, and specialized treatment
programs; interact with offenders and use motivational interviewing and other evidence based practices to
reinforce pro-social behavior and develop an offender effective problem solving skills and goal attainment;
provide crisis intervention, personal counseling and guidance to offenders in resolving interpersonal, familial
and financial problems to enhance offender success and better ensure public safety; respond to offender noncompliant behavior by investigating violations, and imposing appropriate sanctions; and function as a PEACE
Officer, making arrests and transporting offenders.

Sergeant Correctional Officer, Colorado Department of Corrections Limon, CO

12/2015

11/2013

I oversaw felony offender activities, monitored, inspected, and searched property and offenders, documented
incident reports and offender counts, inspected and controlled keys, equipment, tools, and chemicals and
physically restrained offenders. I have a strong organizational and facility commitment and I had limited
supervisory responsibilities to include training, coaching and mentoring new and seasoned Correctional
Officers in housing responsibilities, documenting and discussing offender treatment plans with offenders,
enforcing statutes, regulations, order, directives and procedures, maintaining the safety and security of the
facility and work sites through clear and accurate verbal communication, documenting and submitting end of
shift and pass on reports and promoting a safe and secure environment through conscientious observation,
clear communications, adherence to agency Administrative Regulations, facility Implementation Adjustments
and the Code of Penal Discipline. I have experience with housing and security operations and I possess an
understanding of the progressive discipline process.

Police Officer/Detective/Investigative Specialist, Colorado Springs Police Department,

Colorado Springs, CO
01/2000 05/2013
I previously patrolled the City of Colorado Springs to detect illegal activities and ensure the security and safety
of businesses and the community. I responded to calls for service and participated in officer-initiated activities.
I served summonses, subpoenas and warrants and wrote, dictated and filed reports by gathering facts,
collecting evidence, and interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects. I testified in court on hundreds of court
cases and as an expert witness in drug cases as a Detective with Vice, Narcotics and Intelligence. I conducted
in-depth investigations of major drug trafficking organizations, criminal street gangs and prostitution.

As an Investigative Specialist I conducted victim and witness forensic interviews for various cases including
child sexual and physical abuse, adult sexual assault, domestic violence, and crimes against elders. I
videotaped victim and witness interviews, assisted with group staffing, collected evidence, and prepared
related police reports and I testified as a witness in court.

Senior Technical Application Specialist, Computer Technology Associates, Colorado Springs,

CO
1996 - 2000
Traveled extensively throughout the continental US developing business proposals for government contracts.

High School Teacher and Community College Instructor, Kern Valley High School and Cerro
Coso Community College, Lake Isabella, CA
1992 - 1996
Prepared training objectives and lesson plans; administered tests in a controlled environment; developed
course materials and aids; presented training materials in the classroom; reviewed materials for corrections
and updates; and monitored training courses for effectiveness.

Electronic Data Processing Auditor, Computer Sciences Corporation, Inc. and Teledyne
Technologies, Inc., Continental United States Travel
1989 - 1992
Traveled extensively throughout the United States representing the Corporate office auditing computer
systems and conducting year end financial and inventory audits to ensure compliance with Corporate
policies and procedures.

Security Specialist/Paralegal, United States Air Force, Hickam AFB, HI, Travis AFB, CA, and
Edwards AFB, CA
1980
- 1985
Obtained Top Secret clearance and worked at the Hickam Command Post Communications Center. Crosstrained into the legal field and became a paralegal working for the Defense Counsel defending subjects
facing Article 15s and Court Martial actions in accordance with the UCMJ.

Education
Colorado State University

8/2014 - Present

I am currently taking Graduate level courses with the Colorado State University with the goal of obtaining a
Masters Degree in Adult Education and Training and Human Resource Studies in the Fall of 2016.
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA

1987 - 1989

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Cum Laude.

Antelope Valley Community College, Lancaster, CA
Associate of Science in Business Administration, Cum Laude.

1985 - 1987