Edlin Barraza
Englewood
Summary
Bilingual individual seeking a position that will utilize my education and customer service skills to serve the community. I am honest, trustworthy and dependable, all skills that will help any company be successful.
Overview
2
2
Languages
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Correctional Officer
State Of Colorado Department Of Human Services
01.2026 - Current
- 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.
Evidence Technician
Aurora Property and Evidence
05.2023 - 01.2026
- 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.
Detention Officer
Aurora Detention Center
05.2013 - 05.2023
- 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.
Resident Manager
Community Education Centers
08.2011 - 05.2013
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
COLORADO'S FINEST ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
Englewood, COAssociates of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
EVEREST COLLEGE
Aurora, CO04-2013
Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Dependable
- Ability to work in a fast-paced setting
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- De-escalation strategies
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Youth Correctional Officer
State Of Colorado Department Of Human Services
01.2026 - Current
Evidence Technician
Aurora Property and Evidence
05.2023 - 01.2026
Detention Officer
Aurora Detention Center
05.2013 - 05.2023
Resident Manager
Community Education Centers
08.2011 - 05.2013
Associates of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
EVEREST COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
COLORADO'S FINEST ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL