Natasha Briones
Albuquerque
Summary
Adaptable Background Investigator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess strong skills in critical thinking, data analysis, and privacy compliance which ensure thorough investigations. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management, contributing to successful case outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Background Investigator
Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court
Albuquerque
02.2025 - Current
- Prepared comprehensive criminal history reports with evidence-based release recommendations for judicial review
- Presented findings in felony and misdemeanor first appearances, evaluating public safety, flight risk, and reoffending likelihood
- Delivered accurate written reports and worked efficiently in courtroom settings using multiple case management systems
Background Intake
Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Ability to research thoroughly through case dockets, NCIC criminal history, state-level court public sites and probations sites for comprehensive background check
- Ability to determine appropriate types of conditions of release for the defendant and impose levels of preventative detention when conditions of release or probation are violated
Graduate Assistant
New Mexico State University
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Responsibilities include monitoring and updating spreadsheets with NMSU Online course enrollment numbers, setting up, tracking, and forwarding course evaluations, and sending scheduled emails and other correspondences to departments/instructors
- Working with department chairs to update NMSU Online program road maps and other related tasks as assigned
- Assist students to succeed in course work either virtually or in person
Education
Master of Criminal Justice -
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NMBachelor of Criminal Justice -
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NMCultural & Language -
USM-IMCSS - University Sains Malaysia
Pulau Penang, MalaysiaSkills
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Detail Oriented
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Threat assessment
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Risk assessment
Accomplishments
- 2026 Human Trafficking Awareness Training Completed
- 2026 Foundation of Trauma Response Care Training
- Vice President, Criminal Justice Graduate Student Organization, 2020-2021
- President, Alpha Phi Sigma chapter at NMSU, 2019-2020
Affiliations
- International Criminal Justice Honor Society
- Academy of Criminal Justice Science
- Western Society of Criminology
Volunteer Experience
- 2025-Present Indigenous Outreach leadership with Calvary Church ABQ
- 2021, Victim Advocate, Completed a 40-hour training with La Pinon Sexual Assault Recovery Services
- 2019-2021, Student Rep, Serve on the Las Cruces Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Taskforce
- 2017-2020, Honor Society, Various volunteer projects with Alpha Phi Sigma in all parts of the Justice system (over 100 hours)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Background Investigator
Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court
02.2025 - Current
Background Intake
Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court
03.2023 - 02.2025
Graduate Assistant
New Mexico State University
08.2019 - 05.2022
Master of Criminal Justice -
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Criminal Justice -
New Mexico State University
Cultural & Language -
USM-IMCSS - University Sains Malaysia