LATESSA ARELLANO
Summary
Compliance-focused professional with 4+ years of experience partnering with courts, agencies, and multidisciplinary stakeholders to ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and policy requirements. Proven ability to conduct risk and needs assessments, develop compliance-driven plans, monitor adherence, and maintain accurate documentation in highly regulated environments. Adept at stakeholder advisory, audit support, and independent work in remote and field-based settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Court Counselor
North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS)
Troy
01.2022 - Current
- Partner with courts, juvenile justice officials, families, and service providers to ensure compliance with court orders, treatment plans, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct comprehensive risk and needs assessments and develop compliance-driven recommendations aligned with legal and policy standards.
- Monitor ongoing compliance through home visits, school visits, residential placements, and coordination with external agencies.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case documentation within a statewide juvenile justice database to support audits, court proceedings, and reviews.
- Serve as an officer of the court by issuing and executing court orders in accordance with statutory and procedural requirements.
- Evaluate complaints and determine appropriate compliance actions, including diversion or initiation of court proceedings.
- Support post-release compliance and continuity of care by coordinating services and monitoring adherence to approved plans.
Youth Counselor
North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS)
Siler City
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported compliance with behavioral, safety, and treatment protocols in a regulated juvenile environment.
- Monitored youth behavior and documented incidents in accordance with policy and reporting requirements.
- Participated in multidisciplinary planning meetings to ensure alignment with regulatory and safety standards.
- Maintained detailed records to support oversight, audits, and case management.
Loan Officer
OneMain Financial
Asheboro
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Ensured compliance with lending regulations, internal policies, and documentation standards.
- Reviewed loan agreements for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Educated customers on financial products while ensuring required disclosures were met.
- Maintained accurate records to support internal compliance controls and reporting.
Detention Officer
Randolph County Sheriff’s Department
Asheboro
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Enforced institutional policies, safety procedures, and regulatory standards within a secure detention facility.
- Maintained compliance with intake, custody, search, and release procedures while handling sensitive information.
- Prepared daily operational and incident reports to support supervisory review and audit requirements.
- Coordinated inmate transportation in accordance with legal and safety protocols.
Loan Officer
OneMain Financial
Asheboro
06.2013 - 10.2017
- Ensured compliance with lending regulations, internal policies, and documentation standards.
- Reviewed loan agreements for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Educated customers on financial products while ensuring required disclosures were met.
- Maintained accurate records to support internal compliance controls and reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
01.2020
Associate Degree - General Studies
Montgomery Community College
NC01.2014
High School Diploma -
East Montgomery High School
NC01.2003
Skills
- Regulatory & Policy Compliance
- Risk & Needs Assessments
- Internal Controls & Monitoring
- Case Documentation & Reporting
- Audit & Court Support
- Stakeholder Partnership & Advisory
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Confidential Information Handling
- Process Adherence & Improvement
- Conflict Resolution
- Remote Communication
Certification
- Juvenile Justice Officer Certification
- CPR
Timeline
Court Counselor
North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS)
01.2022 - Current
Youth Counselor
North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS)
02.2021 - 01.2022
Loan Officer
OneMain Financial
07.2018 - 05.2020
Detention Officer
Randolph County Sheriff’s Department
11.2017 - 06.2018
Loan Officer
OneMain Financial
06.2013 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Associate Degree - General Studies
Montgomery Community College
High School Diploma -
East Montgomery High School