Selma Barimac
St Louis,MO
Summary
Astute, analytical, and ambitious professional seeking to leverage formal education and experience in criminal justice to launch and expand a career, with a knack for innovative solutions and fostering positive family ties. Proven understanding of complex theories with the ability to analyze social issues affecting policing and practices. Accomplished in working in collaborative teams to devise strategies that produces a reduction in crime and increases community safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
United States Pretrial Services Officer
United States Courts
05.2023 - Current
- Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
- Conduct investigations and prepare detailed reports for the court with recommendations, which require interviewing the defendant and their families, background data, etc.
- Enforce court-ordered supervision components and implement supervision strategies.
- Maintain personal contact with the defendants through office and community contacts and by telephone.
- Investigate and analyze financial documents and activities and take appropriate action.
- Enforce location monitoring as ordered by the court.
- Review and resolve disputed issues involving the defendant and present unresolved issues to the court for resolution.
United States Pretrial Services Officer Assistant
United States Courts
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Supervised a caseload of low-risk defendants. Make contact by telephone and in the office.
- Investigate employment, sources of income, lifestyle, associates to assess risk and determine compliance.
- Investigate complex bond investigations, including criminal history.
- Draft bond investigation reports and file for Judicial officers.
- Respond to judicial officers’ request for information and appear in court, regarding the basis for factual findings.
- Conduct collateral investigations.
- Collect and conduct urine tests on defendants of the same gender.
- Operate various criminal justice, law enforcement and pretrial automated systems.
Administrative Assistant to U.S. Pretrial Services
United States Courts
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Investigations of collaterals.
- Investigations of diversions subjects, which includes reviewing and summarizing criminal records.
- Diversion enrollment and fingerprinting of subjects.
- Supervised low intensity caseload.
- Assisting officers in monitoring defendants participating in RemoteCOM.
- Investigations of NCIC hits, running criminal record checks, obtaining incident reports.
- Assisting front desk with daily tasks.
Probation Parole Officer
Missouri Department Of Corrections
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Contributed to the development of departmental policies and procedures by providing input based on professional experience and knowledge of industry best practices.
- Improved offender rehabilitation by conducting thorough assessments and creating individualized case plans.
- Conducted regular home visits, employment checks, and drug screenings to confirm compliance with probation or parole conditions.
- Collaborated with treatment providers, law enforcement agencies, and community organizations for effective supervision and intervention strategies.
- Assessing the needs and risk level of offenders to determine supervision strategies.
- Maintaining supervision records, assisting in program development .
- Supervising offenders in programs.
- Reported and investigated violations of probation and parole conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
- Performed routine home inspections and drug tests for offenders on parole.
Caregiver
Rescare Homecare
03.2015 - 03.2021
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Criminal Justice
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO05.2020
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Critical Thinker
- Team Player
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Conflict Resolution
- Patient
- Bilingual/Fluent in Bosnian
- Decision Maker
- Adaptability
- Report Writing
- Work Coordination
Innovation and Creativity
Languages
Bosnian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
United States Pretrial Services Officer
United States Courts
05.2023 - Current
United States Pretrial Services Officer Assistant
United States Courts
05.2022 - 05.2023
Administrative Assistant to U.S. Pretrial Services
United States Courts
03.2021 - 05.2022
Probation Parole Officer
Missouri Department Of Corrections
09.2020 - 03.2021
Caregiver
Rescare Homecare
03.2015 - 03.2021
Master of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Lindenwood University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Criminal Justice
Lindenwood University
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