Erika Kemp
Lansing,Il
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying policies effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Employment Analyst
Cook County Sheriff’s Office
10.2024 - Current
- Performs comprehensive background investigations in order to determine the eligibility of potential employees, volunteers, visitors, contractors and interns of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office
- Performs specialized and technically skilled work; responsible for investigating and reviewing potential employees, volunteers, visitors, contractors and interns files and references to determine and recommend applicant’s eligibility for employment or access to a Sheriff’s Office location
- Conduct annual criminal background checks on all current Sheriff’s Office employees that includes, LEADS, current driver’s license check, FOID check, and social media review
- Perform complete, thorough, and comprehensive background investigations and reviews for potential employees, volunteers, visitors, contractors, and interns for the Cook County Sheriff’s Office
- Determine applicant’s suitability by confirming and analyzing information provided and/or discovered during a background investigation
- Conduct and reviews criminal history checks through LEADS (Law Enforcement Agency Data System), I-CLEAR, Secretary of State records, Federal Bureau of Investigation records and Illinois State Police records; contacts law enforcement agencies in other jurisdictions to conduct inquiries, as needed
- Review applicant’s file(s) and application(s); contacts and interviews former employers and references for the purpose of determining and recommending applicant’s eligibility for employment or access to a Cook County Sheriff’s Office location
- Retrieve, categorize, separate, and prepare records and related documents as required by the department; prints, copies, distributes and files reports, lists and related documents
- Prepares confidential reports and presentations for the Chief Administrative Officer/Designee
- Maintains departmental records and updates related documents, as applicable to the background investigative function
- Establish and maintain advisory and liaison contacts, including the Illinois State Police, Chicago Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Ensure that all sensitive and restricted information and materials are handled with complete confidentiality and discretion
- Issue credentials/IDs to volunteers, contractors, visitors, etc
- For entry into the Cook County Department of Corrections
Criminal Research Analyst II
Cook County Sheriff’s Office
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Review and analyze crime reports and liaison with agencies within CCSO
- Respond to crime report requests with external agencies
- Utilize LEADS (Law Enforcement Agencies Database System), CCOMS, Data Warehouse, Accurint, and the Cook County Odyssey Databases for conducting and completing assignments for departmental needs
- Monitor, analyze, and evaluate patterns and trends of criminal activity using statistical analysis and other analytical methodologies to assist the division(s) in meeting objectives
- Prepare comprehensive analytical products and reports, including crime bulletins and summaries
- Recommend investigative direction, provide oral briefings and presentations, and facilitate intelligence and crime analysis meetings
- Research, retrieve, and evaluate confidential information related to complex criminal investigations; create automated files, databases, and spreadsheets for information management functions
- Interpret information regarding criminal activity in internal and external reports, registers, records, and databases
- Experience with ArcGIS Pro utilizing mapping functions and I2 analyst Notebook to complete assignments
- Conduct human resources background checks for criminal justice employment and provide necessary recommendations for employment
- Download telephone calls for investigatory purposes via the ViaPath (GTL) system
- Respond to all requests in a timely manner to meet departmental requests
- Perform procedural database verifications for conceal and carry applications
- Monitor social media for current events pertaining to criminal justice
- Possess familiarity with iCLEAR, Bi Dashboard and LEADS to perform departmental functions and activities
Adult Probation Officer
Cook County Adult Probation
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Present Pretrial Status and Noncompliance correspondence reports
- Assign and create caseloads for other Adult Probation officers
- Attend daily court hearings
- Communicate effectively and efficiently throughout the Adult Probation Department
- Enter case dispositions into Cfive automated system
- Respond appropriately to supervisors’ requests via email
- Master various computer systems utilized by Adult Probation Department
- Perform a variety of tasks, often changing assignments on short notice
- Establish priorities and a course of action for handling multiple tasks
- Ability to exercise independent judgment within prescribed limits and complete miscellaneous projects and problem-solving
- Perform daily arrest checks via Odyssey/ Clerks and IClear systems
- Adhere to department standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and the Code of Conduct for Sworn Officers
- Conduct intake interviews with offenders referred to the Department for proper caseload assignment per Department policy
- Inform the court about the offender’s compliance or lack thereof, per Department policy
- Build and maintain collaborative professional relationships with service providers to monitor and support the offender’s behavior change and court-order compliance
- Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with the judiciary to effectively meet the needs of the court and offenders
Pharmacy Technician
Provident Hospital of Cook County
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Fill medication orders accurately through our unit dose distribution system
- Process parenteral medication orders and prepare intravenous admixtures
- Process stock replacement requests for nursing and ancillary units
- Maintain proper documentation and records of accountability for drug use and storage
- Meet the needs of our patients and customers and strive to promote great service by responding in a courteous, positive, and timely manner
- Ordering Medications via AmerisourceBergen and McKesson to replenish pharmacy stock
- Prepackaging Unit dose medications for patients of inpatient and outpatient settings
- Keeping positive communication with staff and management to keep accurate workflow in the department
- Troubleshooting errors with Pyxis Machines to maintain proper functioning
Overnight Pharmacy Technician
Comprehensive Pharmacy Services
06.2015 - 12.2017
- Pharmacy technician responsible for delivering all STAT medications to all floors and units when requested in a timely manner
- Prepare all admixture medications as well as exchange crash carts in the units promptly
- Answering all phone calls and communicating via Epic system with nurses and various healthcare professionals
- Refill Omnicel and Pyxis Machines throughout the hospital facility on demand
- Complete Monthly unit inspections and disposal of Expired Medications per pharmacy standards
- Record and Order medications via Cardinal Health for pharmacy replenishment
Education
Master of Public Administration -
Indiana Wesleyan University
12.2024
Bachelor of Science -
Indiana Institute of Technology
12.2018
High School Diploma -
Hammond High School
06.2007
Skills
- Conducting assessments
- Data Entry
- New Policies Processing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Policy Implementation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Database Management
- Effective Communication
- Time Management
- Application Review
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Human Resources Employment Analyst
Cook County Sheriff’s Office
10.2024 - Current
Criminal Research Analyst II
Cook County Sheriff’s Office
06.2023 - 10.2024
Adult Probation Officer
Cook County Adult Probation
02.2022 - 06.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Provident Hospital of Cook County
08.2019 - 06.2021
Overnight Pharmacy Technician
Comprehensive Pharmacy Services
06.2015 - 12.2017
Master of Public Administration -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science -
Indiana Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Hammond High School
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