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Violeta Castaneda

@violetacastaneda

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Investigative Technician II focused on accurate evidence handling, subpoenas, and inter-agency coordination.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can use my investigative and documentation experience to support accurate evidence work—communicating professionally with agencies, maintaining detailed records, and contributing to a team that values safety and accountability.

I’m an Investigative Technician II at the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office, where I issue subpoenas to officers, civilians, and witnesses. I determine location of people, agencies, and businesses from available sources, contact other agencies and businesses, and examine public and private records to build accurate personal history and related data.

I also maintain records and correspondence, establish effective working relationships, and type subpoenas, form letters, and documents for distribution. In my prior role as a Detention Service Officer, I operated a jail control room, maintained security, kept detailed logs, and communicated with supervisors and teams—experience I bring to every step of evidence development and service work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Investigative Technician II

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Tulare County District Attorney's Office

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Issue subpoenas to officers, civilians, and witnesses, and research locations using available public and private records. Maintain records and correspondence, prepare subpoenas and related documents, and may testify in court regarding evidence and service.

Subpoena Preparation Public Records Research Record keeping

Detention Service Officer

Tulare County Sheriff's Office

Jul 2019 - Jan 2025 (5 years 6 months)

Operate jail control room systems to maintain unit security and monitor issues through supervisor coordination. Maintain communications across central control, intake, and detention staff, and document information in logs.

Control Room Operations Security Monitoring Logs Intake Coordination Team Coordination

Cashier

Vallarta Supermarkets

Aug 2018 - Jul 2019 (11 months)

Process cash transactions accurately and provide friendly customer service while following store money-handling procedures. Follow WIC, EBT, alcohol, and tobacco sales rules, bag groceries per policy, and maintain front-end safety and cleanliness.

Cash Handling Customer Service POS Register Operation WIC EBT Compliance Alcohol And Tobacco Sales Compliance Order Bagging

Community Service Officer

California State University, Bakersfield

Sep 2017 - Jun 2019 (1 year 9 months)

Patrol campus areas, enforce parking regulations, and communicate with students while coordinating effectively with dispatch. Provide motorist assistance and escorts, assist authorized personnel with unlock/lock-up tasks, and complete written reports for lost items.

Campus Patrol Parking Regulation Enforcement Dispatch Vehicle Assistance Safety and Security

Picker

Sunview Vineyards

Jun 2013 - Sep 2017 (4 years 3 months)

Pick and pack grapes as part of a team while following safety procedures. Work effectively in extreme weather conditions and maintain consistent production practices.

Team Picking Safety Procedures Grape Handling Extreme Weather Work Production Consistency Team Coordination

Layaway Associate

Kmart

Nov 2015 - Mar 2016 (4 months)

Handle transactions for purchases and assist with layaway-related customer service. Greet customers, help team members meet customer needs, and follow store service expectations.

Customer Service Layaway Support Retail Sales Support Team Collaboration