Jessica Durbin

Jessica Durbin has extensive work experience in the field of probation and juvenile justice. Jessica currently works as the Chief Juvenile Probation Officer for Peoria County Government, a role they have held since January 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Probation Supervisor and Problem Solving Courts Coordinator for the same organization from May 2021 to February 2022.

Before joining the Peoria County Government, Jessica worked at the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts as a Probation Program Manager from December 2016 to September 2019. Jessica started their career at Peoria County Government in 2011, holding various roles such as Compliance Coordinator for Peoria County Juvenile Detention Center, Program Coordinator for Peoria County Juvenile Detention, and Youth Supervisor/Counselor.

Overall, Jessica Durbin has gained a wealth of experience in probation, program management, and youth counseling throughout their career.

Jessica Durbin obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Sociology from the University of Dubuque, where they studied from 2006 to 2010. Following this, they pursued further education at Liberty University from 2014 to 2015, obtaining a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Criminal Justice Administration/Social Services Counseling.

In addition to their formal education, Jessica Durbin has obtained several certifications. Jessica became a DOJ Certified PREA Auditor in September 2016, and a Certified Correctional Healthcare Practitioner in April 2014. Jessica has also completed training to become an MRT Facilitator, a Thinking for a Change Facilitator, and a WAIT Facilitator, although the specific institutions and dates of completion for these certifications are not provided.