Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Kern County Sheriff's Office, excelling in criminal record processing and legal compliance. Proven ability to manage confidential information and communicate effectively with law enforcement. Recognized for analytical thinking and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in high-stakes environments. Fluent in Spanish, enhancing community engagement.
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Maria Elena Caraballo
Sheriff's Records Specialist
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Overview
28
years of professional experience
1
Certification
1
Licensed
Work History
Kern County Sheriff's OfficeBakersfield
Sheriffs Records Specialist
07.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Criminal Records Assignment:
- Communicates with the public, attorneys, and other law enforcement agencies to provide criminal records or law enforcement information as authorized
- Utilize specialized computer software programs to retrieve or enter confidential law enforcement information
- Receive and examine crime, incident, arrest, missing/runaway persons, property, vehicle, citations, and other officer-written reports for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with legal requirements; contact appropriate personnel for needed corrections.
- Respond to requests for information from sworn personnel in the field regarding suspects with an active warrant.
- Provide warrant abstracts to ensure lawful detention and bookings, to both state and national agencies; acts as the starting point for coordinating extradition requests for state and national agencies
- Receive reports of stolen vehicles, missing persons, lost or stolen property, repossessions, towed vehicles, restraining orders; entering information into the California Judicial Information Services (CJIS) and California Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems (CLETS).
- Enters and retrieves confidential law enforcement information from federal National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and state (CLETS) databases; adheres to federal and state entry and time mandates.
- Research and respond to Hit Confirmation requests for all entries in the federal and state databases.
- Maintain current knowledge of laws regarding record information, cases, rules, and regulations that may impact work; utilize releasing records pursuant to the California Public Records Act (CPRA).
Kern County Sheriff's OfficeBakersfield, California
Sheriff's Support Technician
05.2018 - 07.2024
Job overview
- The position of Sheriff's Support Technician duties are as described for the Sheriff's Records Specialist noted before the reclassification in July of 2024. The success of the reclassification was in part due to the high volume of work required by Sheriff's Support Technicians (SSTs) and the intensity of responsibility and confidentiality of the job expectations.
- Under direct supervision, performs technical support functions required to research and process law enforcement records within the Sheriff’s Office assigned to Substations, County jail facilities, or Records, which may include: interacting with incarcerated persons, criminal database verification, and assisting the public and other branches of law enforcement.
- Utilizing the programs of California Judicial Information System (CJIS), California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS), California Courts Protective Order Registry (CCPOR), and the National Crime Information Center) NCIC, in coordination with other Microsoft Office programs, to accomplish the necessary tasks in fulfilling the requests for data distribution as authorized.
PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES San Fernando, California
Insurance Agent
01.1998 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Gathered detailed financial goals and information from customers before offering quotes or making recommendations.
- Monitored market conditions to ensure that existing policies remain competitively priced, mapping locations by market need.
- Analyzed claims data to determine potential areas of improvement for policyholders' protection.
- Developed relationships with new clients through cold calling and referrals from existing customers.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive insurance plans for clients according to their individual and family needs.
- Processed payments received from clients promptly according to established procedures, no cash, electronically.
- Generated reports detailing sales activities, client interactions, and progress towards goals, and presented at sales meetings.
All Community HomesBakersfield
Realtor
12.2006 - 12.2010
Job overview
- Promoted sales through advertising, open houses and Multiple Listing Services.
- Grew client base by acquiring new customers and identifying needs to deliver relevant real estate investments.
- Researched and determined competitive market price.
- Educated customers about mortgage products and loan processes relevant to their needs.
- Accompanied buyers during property inspections.
- Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
- Scheduled home viewings with potential buyers.
- Analyzed financial data such as income statements and tax returns to determine affordability levels for potential buyers.
- Coordinated with appraisers, title companies, lenders, home inspectors and other third parties to ensure a successful closing process.
- Prepared documents such as purchase agreements, deeds, leases and other legal documents related to real estate transactions.
Education
University of Arizona Global CampusSan Diego, CA
First Year Criminal Studies from Criminal Justice
11-2022
University Overview
- Completed Criminal Justice Course 1st year.
- December 2021 to November 2022
Tehillah School of MinistryBakersfield, CA
Certified from Biblical Studies-Mentorship
11-2018
University Overview
RealtorBakersfield, CA
Realtor from Real Estate Sales And Listings
12-2006
University Overview
CareerCom College of BusinessBakersfield, CA
Certified Paralegal from Criminal Justice
02-1990
University Overview
- Honors Recipient
- 1989-1990 - Dean's List
Arvin High SchoolArvin, CA
High School Diploma
06-1976
University Overview
Skills
- Criminal record processing
- Law enforcement communication
- Database management
- Legal compliance evaluation
- Confidential information handling
- Information retrieval - CJIS, CLETS, NCIC, CCPOR
- Time management - meeting deadlines
- Data analysis
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution - problem solving
- Legal requirements - meeting compliance
- Spanish Language fluency- reading / writing
- Clerical skills
- Confidentiality practices
- Analytical thinking
- Willingness to learn and apply oneself
Certification
- Graduate of Tehillah School of Ministry Biblical Studies 2018
- Graduate- CareerCom College of Business-Paralegal- 1990
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Women's Mentor - Over ten years experience working with women. A structured pairing of experienced women Mentors with less experienced women. To focuses on providing guidance, support, and resources to help mentees achieve their goals. This may involve one-on-one meetings, group sessions, workshops, and online platforms. With the purpose to improve career advancement, build confidence, enhance leadership skills, and create supportive networks.
References
References
References available upon request.Timeline
Sheriffs Records Specialist
Kern County Sheriff's Office
07.2024 - Current
Sheriff's Support Technician
Kern County Sheriff's Office
05.2018 - 07.2024
Realtor
All Community Homes
12.2006 - 12.2010
Insurance Agent
PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES
01.1998 - 01.2023
University of Arizona Global Campus
First Year Criminal Studies from Criminal Justice
Tehillah School of Ministry
Certified from Biblical Studies-Mentorship
Realtor
Realtor from Real Estate Sales And Listings
CareerCom College of Business
Certified Paralegal from Criminal Justice
Arvin High School
High School Diploma
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