Edlin Barraza

Provided direct care, supervision, safety, and security for adjudicated and pre-adjudicated youth within a secure detention setting. Monitored and enforced behavioral management plans, including Behavioral Contracts and Individual Growth & Change Plans, while promoting positive behavior and accountability.

Supervised daily activities, conducted youth orientations, and maintained a structured, safe environment. Responded effectively to crisis situations using intervention, de-escalation, and conflict-resolution techniques, including physical restraint procedures when necessary to ensure safety. Conducted incident debriefings and facility searches in accordance with policy and security procedures.

Implemented youth programming through active engagement, mentoring, coaching, and redirection to support behavioral growth and rehabilitation goals. Supported trauma-informed care practices and crisis intervention strategies aligned with organizational standards.

Maintained accurate documentation and reporting of youth behavior, incidents, activities, and program participation using database and records management systems. Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, and adherence to organizational policies, code of conduct, and compliance standards while fostering a respectful and positive environment.

• Enter information into computer system and perform quality control on officer entries.
• Intake, record log property and evidence.
• Maintain chain of custody in processing evidence or police records.
• Transport property and evidence to and from various locations such as court, warehouse, Regional Lab, CBI, and various police locations.
• Release evidence, property and police records to officers, attorneys, and the public.
• Handle firearms, narcotics, drugs, and monies collected.
• Destroy property and evidence according to policies and procedures and Prepare items for auction.
• Safe operation of Scissor Lift.

• Observes prisoners.
• Processes records and legal documents.
• Process incoming prisoners (Fingerprints, Pictures, information update).
• Enters and extracts detainee data from computer database.
• Physically subdues uncooperative and violent prisoners.
• Monitors video equipment of all jail areas.
• Registers Sex Offenders, Court order fingerprints, Employee prints.
• Types up bonds.
• CCIC/NCCIC.

• Supervise all resident movement within the assigned unit/area and visitations.
• Provide orientation to new residents and discharge residents.
• Perform scheduled resident headcounts and complete written reports.
• Conducts daily inspections and searches of residents and pat downs as necessary.
• Report all resident accidents, injuries and behavioral incidents in writing to supervisors and conducts appropriate crisis intervention.
• Collects urine samples for random and routine substance abuse screenings of residents as required.