Margarita Varela

Edinburg, TX *****

adpwgg@r.postjobfree.com

956-***-****

Willing to relocate to: San Antonio, TX - -

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Bailiff

Hidalgo County Auxillary Court - Edinburg, TX

September 2017 to October 2020

provide security for the court.

• office clerical work as demanded by the court.

• cross trained in all computer software and programs used by the court.

• Transport prisoners to and from the courtroom

• Copy and post daily case schedules

• Maintain courtroom supplies

• Prepare orders of release and orders of commitment for defendants as ordered by the court

• Perform metal and x-ray detection of individuals and materials before entering the courtroom

• Unlock/lock courtrooms and jury rooms and ensure that they are neat and orderly

• Polish and fill water pitchers for court and jury rooms

• Maintain supplies of paper, pencils, water, and other materials for use during court

• Sign in all persons appearing in court and ensure each is on the docket

• translate for non English speaking defendants.

• Open court and inform the judge that court is ready

• Take custody of jurors, assist jurors in finding seats, and distribute jury questionnaires

• Call witnesses and administer oaths to witnesses and jurors

• Relay messages from jurors to court and families

• Advise court personnel and attorneys when verdicts are reached

• Escort defendants to and from the courtroom

• Collect evidence from juries

• Operate courtroom equipment

• Prevent smoking, noise, or other distractions in the courtroom during trial

• Close court

• Take custody of defendants in the courtroom.

Detention Officer

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office - Edinburg, TX

April 2017 to September 2017

1. Enforce rules and keep order inside the jail.

2. maintain security by settling disputes between inmates, preventing disturbances, assaults, and escapes.

3. Enforce regulations through effective communication and the use of progressive sanctions, which involve punishments, such as loss of privileges.

4. Supervise the activities of inmates, ensuring that inmates obey the rules. 5. Ensure the whereabouts of all inmates at all times, also escort prisoners between the institution and courtrooms, medical facilities, and other destinations. 6. Search inmates and their living quarters for contraband, such as weapons and drugs. In addition officers are responsible for screening visitors and incoming mail to ensure contraband is not brought into the prison or jail.

7. Inspect facilities to ensure that they meet standards, check cells and other areas for unsanitary conditions, contraband, signs of a security breach (such as tampering with window bars and doors), and any other evidence of violations of the rules.

8. Report any inmate who violates the rules. If a crime is committed within the institution or an inmate escapes, help law enforcement authorities investigate and search for the escapee. 9. Responsible for writing reports and filling out daily logs detailing inmate behavior and anything else of note that occurred during their shift.

Bailiff

Hidalgo county 206 District Court - Edinburg, TX

October 2013 to August 2016

provide security for the court.

• office clerical work as demanded by the court.

• cross trained in all computer software and programs used by the court.

• Transport prisoners to and from the courtroom

• Copy and post daily case schedules

• Maintain courtroom supplies

• Prepare orders of release and orders of commitment for defendants as ordered by the court

• Perform metal and x-ray detection of individuals and materials before entering the courtroom

• Unlock/lock courtrooms and jury rooms and ensure that they are neat and orderly

• Polish and fill water pitchers for court and jury rooms

• Maintain supplies of paper, pencils, water, and other materials for use during court

• Sign in all persons appearing in court and ensure each is on the docket

• translate for non English speaking defendants.

• Open court and inform the judge that court is ready

• Take custody of jurors, assist jurors in finding seats, and distribute jury questionnaires

• Call witnesses and administer oaths to witnesses and jurors

• Relay messages from jurors to court and families

• Advise court personnel and attorneys when verdicts are reached

• Escort defendants to and from the courtroom

• Collect evidence from juries

• Operate courtroom equipment

• Prevent smoking, noise, or other distractions in the courtroom during trial

• Close court

• Take custody of defendants in the courtroom.

Deputy Sheriff

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

September 2011 to October 2013

Protect and serve the community

places suspects in protective custody.

• Transports defendants to and from jails, courtrooms, attorneys’ offices, medical offices, hospitals and other places.

• Patrols specific areas in order to detect law violators.

• Issues various types of citations and makes arrests.

• Executes arrest warrants issued by judges and other law enforcement officials and locates and transports individuals into custody.

• Assists in managing jail operations.

• Questions individuals entering a courthouse or courtroom to determine their business in the building.

• Investigates suspicious or illegal behavior and activities.

• Notifies patrol units to pick up and transport law violators into custody.

• Directs traffic during rush hour or before and after special community events.

• Provides assistance or medical aid to individuals in trouble.

• Keeps daily activity logs and submits them to proper authorities.

• Serves summons, subpoenas and other court orders to individuals.

• Takes charge of accident scenes to control traffic flow, help accident victims and assist in determining the cause of the accident.

• Provides security in courtrooms and grand jury rooms.

• Locates and confiscates property as the court directs. Detention Officer

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office - Edinburg, TX

September 2011 to July 2012

1. Enforce rules and keep order inside the jail.

2. maintain security by settling disputes between inmates, preventing disturbances, assaults, and escapes.

3. Enforce regulations through effective communication and the use of progressive sanctions, which involve punishments, such as loss of privileges.

4. Supervise the activities of inmates, ensuring that inmates obey the rules. 5. Ensure the whereabouts of all inmates at all times, also escort prisoners between the institution and courtrooms, medical facilities, and other destinations. 6. Search inmates and their living quarters for contraband, such as weapons and drugs. In addition officers are responsible for screening visitors and incoming mail to ensure contraband is not brought into the prison or jail.

7. Inspect facilities to ensure that they meet standards, check cells and other areas for unsanitary conditions, contraband, signs of a security breach (such as tampering with window bars and doors), and any other evidence of violations of the rules.

8. Report any inmate who violates the rules. If a crime is committed within the institution or an inmate escapes, help law enforcement authorities investigate and search for the escapee. 9. Responsible for writing reports and filling out daily logs detailing inmate behavior and anything else of note that occurred during their shift.

Education

None

South Texas College

Skills

• Microsoft Office, Odyssey, Efile.Texas, excel (6 years)

• Translation

• Spanish

• Interpretation

• Law Enforcement

Certifications and Licenses

Peace officer certification

Present

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Additional Information

Bilingual : fluent Spanish, speak, read and write I have over 6 years of experience translating for District Courts in daily court hearings and in court trials for non English speaking defendants.

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