BERNADETTE DICANIO
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Email: acgjrp@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Accomplished Supervisor / Sr. Analyst for federal law enforcement agency
with active security clearance, seeking to utilize my education and
experience in areas of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
* Core competencies: Program management, analytical research,
investigations and
group problem solving
* Exceptional versatility and rapport building skills
* Outstanding verbal and written skills/Sound decision maker
*Excels independently or as part of a team
* Collaborative leader and communicator
* Demonstrated ability to multi-task in high-pressure and under strict
deadlines
* High regard for professionalism and integrity
when handling highly sensitive information
*Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
USIS (Contractor - DHS/ICE) - Secure Communities
Chicago, IL.
Sr. Analyst/ Shift Supervisor - Call Center
05/11 - 01/14
. Maintains liaison with government counterparts and other law
enforcement agencies across 28 states providing intelligence and
analytics
. Accountability for customer satisfaction: meeting contract agreement
. Automated Records Management / Information integrity
. Ensure safety and integrity of all equipment and materials/Inventory
of supplies
. Screen applications/interview candidates
. Ensure work coverage and staffing
. Implement Goals and Objectives based on daily work loads performance
. Resolve complaints and concerns of staff/address performance problems
. Assist with collecting, evaluating for compliance and analyzing data
from various ICE databases for all IRC referrals as needed
. Ensure statistical data is being reported on a daily, weekly and
monthly basis
. Present weekly data reviews to address and improve data integrity and
production of work by Analysts and Specialists
. Conduct analysis of complex cases and refer for government follow up
. Assign special projects to Analysts and Specialists, assure training
requirements are met
. Assist with Non-IRC Collateral functions based on the Field Office
Director's discretion in support of other criminal alien enforcement
functions
. Perform random case review of work performed by staff assigned and
ensure information meets specific operational methodologies
established by the Government management
USIS (Contractor - DHS/ICE) - Secure Communities
Chicago, IL
Field Office Analyst
05/10 - 05/11
. Accesses Government and Commercial databases to ensure and verify the
accuracy of the information related to Criminal Aliens Biometrics
. Researched local, national and international automated enforcement
information systems utilized: ADIS, BIA, PACER, CCDI, SEVIS, NFTS,
ACCURINT, IFS, US-VISIT, CLEAR, CIS, CLAIMS, TECS/NCIC, BOP, IDENT,
LEADS
. Maintains liaison with nationwide government counterparts and law
enforcement personnel
. Streamlined innovative practices /performance-based incentives
. Duties may include, but are not limited to, analysis of complex cases,
updating EARM and other ICE databases as appropriate, reviewing A-
files, performing detailed analytical/research support services,
developing leads, and conducting background checks
G4S/GOVERNMENT SERVICES (Contractor - DHS/ICE)
Chicago, IL
Supervision Specialist 06/09- 11/09
. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), ensuring they comply with
the conditions of the program
. Full service case management for non-US citizens whose status is under
review by Immigration
. Conduct intake process; enrolls participants in the electronic
management system
. Updates and maintains case management software system/ hard
participant files
. Utilize electronic monitoring/ voice verification devices
IIA, LLC
Investigator
Palatine, IL 11/07-02/09
. Perform data base searches using public records and business
information for financial institutions
. Identify fraud on accounts and submit to the institutions legal
department for prosecution
CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY
Cook County Adult Probation Officer 06/89 - 10/07
26th and California/Skokie/ Rolling Meadows, IL
. Interviewed defendants in custody in order to obtain information on
community ties, employment, residency, and criminal record, and social
background, risk, needs - for purposes of setting bond
. Gather/compile information and write PSI/PTI's ordered by the court.
. Developed community resources/referrals to assist defendants
. Monitored the compliance programs /provide status reports to the Court
. Prepared case material and reports; initiated petitions for court /
testified in court
. Responsible for training of new employees /students performing work
study requirements
. Provided complete and accurate departmental records of all case-
related court dispositions and violations
. Assisted the assigned judge(s), attorneys, police officers and other
court services personnel with investigations and information gathering
. Responsible for monitoring and reporting compliance with the mandated
court conditions
. Interviewed, classified, and supervised referrals, arrest record
checks and field work
EDUCATION
University of Cincinnati, Masters of Criminal Justice (graduated 2007
with distinguished honors)
DePaul University, Bachelors of Arts and Sociology (graduated 1988)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Former board member of The Career Advisory Committee for Criminal Justice
and
Forensic Sciences at Harper College, Palatine, Illinois;