Adrian Abarca
Merced,CA
Summary
With a proven track record at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, I excel in detailed casework and teamwork. My experience spans enhancing facility safety, leading investigations, organization, fact finding abilities, demonstrating exceptional decision-making and collaboration skills. Achievements include streamlining inmate classification processes, significantly contributing to institutional security and inmate rehabilitation.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
04.2017 - Current
- Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Served as a role model for subordinates, demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of job responsibilities.
- Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
Locally Designated Investigator
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports for PREA investigations.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with Incarcerated Persons, Victims, staff members, suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
Correctional Counselor I (A)
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Coordinated with educational providers both within the facility and externally to create academic pathways for inmates that supported their rehabilitation goals and prepared them for post-release success.
- Conduct Initials, Annuals, Post RHU Reviews, Post BPH Reviews, Program Reviews
- Provide job/ educational assignments
- Provide accurate release documents
- Provide accurate scoresheets etc...
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA05-2014
Skills
- Detailed report writing
- Interview techniques
- Due diligence
- Ethical and honest
- Case planning
- Inmate classification
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
- I have successfully completed approximately 16 months of Out of Class Correctional Counseling.
- I have completed the Locally Designated Investigator Class and have been assigned as a PREA Investigator.
- I have completed a rigorous test for the Department of Justice CLETS access.
Timeline
Correctional Counselor I (A)
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
02.2024 - 09.2024
Correctional Sergeant
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
04.2017 - Current
Locally Designated Investigator
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University, Stanislaus
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