Chad Aaron Lockee
Catawba County
Summary
Probation and Parole Officer with 12+ years of experience supervising diverse offender populations, managing complex caseloads, and collaborating with judicial and community resources. Experienced in supervising high-risk offenders, the Security Risk Group caseload, and the specialty court caseload. Seeking to leverage extensive field experience and leadership capabilities into a Chief Probation Officer role focused on public safety, Evidence Based Practices, staff development, and operational excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Probation/Parole Officer
North Carolina Department of Adult Correction
2014.04 - Current
- Monitored offender compliance with court-ordered conditions including treatment participation, employment requirements, restitution, and substance testing.
- Supervised compliance with high risk Post-release conditions.
- Conducted risk assessments, compliance monitoring, home visits, and offender investigations to support public safety objectives.
- Successfully managed high-volume caseloads while maintaining accurate documentation and timely reporting standards.
- Prepared detailed court reports, violation reports, sentencing recommendations, and testimony for judicial proceedings.
- Coordinated with judges, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, treatment providers, and community organizations to ensure compliance and rehabilitation goals were met.
- Assisted supervisory staff with case reviews, training support, and departmental initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
- Served as a mentor to newly hired probation officers.
- Oversaw specialized caseloads including Security Risk Group populations and Specialty Court participants, ensuring compliance, case management, and coordinated rehabilitative services with outside agencies.
- Developing offender accountability plans and rehabilitation strategies tailored to individual case needs.
- Helped connect offenders with mental health, employment, housing, educational, and substance abuse resources to reduce recidivism.
- Participated in task forces focused on public safety initiatives.
- Reduced violations and noncompliance through proactive supervision and early intervention strategies.
- Recognized for professionalism, leadership potential, and ability to manage complex offender situations.
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Burke High
Connelly Springs2008-05
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice Technology
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NC2011-05
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, NC2013-05
Basic Law Enforcement Training Police Academy -
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NC2013-12
Skills
- Applied evidence-based practices, structured sentencing, and Justice Reinvestment principles in offender supervision
- Developed and implemented offender case plans using structured intervention tools and delegated authority
- Maintained composure in high-stress situations involving difficult offenders while ensuring officer and public safety
- Built effective partnerships with courts, law enforcement, treatment providers, and community agencies
- Supervision of Security Risk Group offenders
- Supervision of specialty courts
- Staff Training and Mentorship Program
- High-Risk Offender Management
- Courtroom testimony
- Motivational interviewing
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Self motivation
Certification
- Extradition
- Surviving The First 3 Seconds
- Body Language Detection in High Risk Environments
- Gangs Across the Carolinas and Violent Crime Conference
- Member if the NCGIA- North Carolina Gang Investigators Association
- Sovereign Citizen & First Amendment Auditors
- OSDT Next Level Training Program (6/23/2026)
Timeline
Probation/Parole Officer
North Carolina Department of Adult Correction
2014.04 - Current
High School Diploma -
East Burke High
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice Technology
Western Piedmont Community College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Lees-McRae College
Basic Law Enforcement Training Police Academy -
Western Piedmont Community College