Alicia Barahona
Stockton,CA
Summary
Experiences federal corrections and administrative professional with over 20 years of experience in counseling, case management, budgeting, accounting, and institutional operations within the Department of Justice and correctional facilities. Skilled in communication, conflict resolution, compliance, staff coordination, and maintaining efficient operations in fast-paced, high-security environments. Dedicated to professionalism, teamwork, and providing strong organizational and administrative support while adapting to a variety of roles and responsibilities.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons
09.2005 - 08.2025
- Supervised inmates and maintained safety security, and accountability procedures.
- Coordinated records management and supported case management staff.
- Monitored inmate behavior and assisted with crisis intervention and de-escalation.
- Prepared incident reports, inmate documentation, and release paperwork.
Correctional Counselor
DOJ, FBP
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Counsel inmates and assist with conflict resolution and behavioral concerns.
- Prepare reports, disciplinary documentation, memorandums, and inmate records.
- Coordinate inmate transportation, appointments, furloughs, and institutional compliance.
- Train staff on SENTRY systems, inmate accountability, and institutional procedures.
Budget Analyst
DOJ, FBP
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Manage budgeting, accounting, travel authorizations, invoices, and financial reporting.
- Maintained financial records and monitored compliance with federal policies and procedures.
- Process payroll-related documentation, purchase orders, reimbursements, and contracts.
- Trained staff on financial systems, travel procedures, and accounting operations.
- Conducted audits, resolved discrepancies, and maintained accurate accounting records.
Education
Certified Medical Clerical Secretary Certificate -
San Francisco, CA06-2000
Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined
Daly City, CA06-1994
High School - undefined
Sunshine High School
San Francisco, CA06-1990
Skills
- Administrative Operations
- Policy Compliance
- Staff training & Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Multi tasking
Certification
July 2007 - Extra Mile Award
April 2008 - Special Act Award
Sept. 2009 - Special Act Award
June 2011 - Sustained Superior Performance Award
March 2011 - Special Act Award
Sept. 2011 - Special Act Award
May 2012 - QSI
May 2015 - Special Act Award
May 2016 - Time Off Award
August 2016 - Sustained Superior Performance Award
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish
Timeline
Correctional Counselor
DOJ, FBP
01.2014 - 01.2021
Budget Analyst
DOJ, FBP
01.2007 - 01.2014
Correctional Officer
Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons
09.2005 - 08.2025
High School - undefined
Sunshine High School
Technical or Occupational Certificate - undefined
Certified Medical Clerical Secretary Certificate -
07/2007 - Extra Mile Award
Working many hours of overtime at last minute request. Filling in shifts for other staff.