Dedicated Deputy Sheriff offering almost 17 years experience in law enforcement landscape. Demonstrated success in monitoring public safety through patrol details and during community events. Resourceful worker with commitment to integrity and honesty. As a Supervisor for about 10 years now, I am organized and dependable. I pride my success in managing multiple people with a positive attitude. I am willing to take on added responsibilities.
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Jacquelyn Flowers
Law Enforcement
Red Oak,TX
Summary
Overview
31
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Dallas County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Senior Sergeant - Vault
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted with day-to-day operations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours when shifts were understaffed including nights, weekends, and holiday shifts.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Answered grievances and kites from inmates about their personal property and commissary accounts.
- Responsible for keeping employees time and attendance on Kronos.
Dallas County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Senior Sergeant - Release Section
05.2015 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Assisted with Co-Sergeant with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and responsible for making daily schedules.
- Responsible for keeping employees time and attendance updated on Kronos.
- Worked flexible hours on all 3 shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Approved incident reports on RMS and AIS reports.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with other law enforcement agencies, Judges, attorney's and the public.
- Provided thorough training to newly promoted Sergeants, who were assigned to work in Release.
Dallas County Sheriff’s Office
Acting Senior Sergeant
07.2014 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Assisted with Co-Sergeant with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and responsible for making daily schedules for Deputy's and Detention Officers assigned to Release.
- Responsible for keeping employees time and attendance updated on Kronos.
- Worked flexible hours on all 3 shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Approved incident reports and AIS reports.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with other law enforcement agencies, Judges, attorney's and the public.
Dallas County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff - Mental Health Unit
09.2013 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Served mental illness warrants efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to legal guidelines and procedures.
- Maintained structure and security during mental illness court proceedings.
- Transported inmates who were deemed incompetent and ordered treatment to mental health facilities through out the state of Texas.
- Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
- Participated actively in ongoing training programs designed to enhance skills necessary for deputy sheriff duties.
Dallas County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
07.2008 - 09.2013
Job overview
- Responsible for protecting the life and property to the citizens in the Town of Sunnyvale and the non-incorporated areas of Dallas County.
- Respond to calls of distress and worked vehicle crashes and submitted reports of crimes that occurred in Sunnyvale.
- Patrolled Sunnyvale and watched for suspicious activity.
- Conduct preliminary investigations. Interviewing victims and complainants. Making arrest for suspected crimes, including burglary, theft, drugs, sexual crimes, and domestic violence. Prepare reports of arrests and file paperwork.
- Conducting routine patrols at schools, businesses to ensure they are secure.
- Search houses and other properties for evidence.
- Assist local fire departments and EMS on calls for service. Perform search and rescue operations. Search for missing persons.
- Apprehend suspects who flee. Search vehicles for drugs or paraphernalia. Perform SFTS on those suspected of driving under the influence.
- Pull over vehicles for traffic violations and issue traffic citations and/or warnings.
- Provided security (bailiff) during weekly court for the Town of Sunnyvale's weekly municipal traffic court.
Dallas County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Sheriff - Traffic
12.2007 - 07.2008
Job overview
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
- Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
- Coordinated with social services agencies like Child Protective Services or mental health specialists as required during specific incidents.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Participated actively in ongoing training programs designed to enhance skills necessary for deputy sheriff duties.
- Improved community safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
Dallas County Sheriff's Academy
Deputy Cadet
07.2007 - 12.2007
Job overview
- Passed the Deputy Academy to receive my Peace Officers License.
Dallas County Sheriff's Office
Classification Specialist
06.1997 - 07.2007
Job overview
- Responsible for interviewing, evaluating and assessing the needs and risks of inmates and making appropriate housing assignments to ensure a safe and secure environment within the jail.
- Interviewed inmates and identify special needs, i.e. disability, etc. Assess known risk factors and monitor for any changes in risk status. Evaluate criminal history records (CCH) regarding past criminal history.
- Complete initial classification based on all gathered information. Make appropriate housing assignments.
- Complete primary classification of inmates to determine appropriate custody levels. Transfer inmates when transfer list is generated for medical, mental or safety reasons within the jail.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Participated in ongoing training, staying current on best practices and emerging trends in inmate classification.
Dallas County Sheriff's Office
Detention Officer - Release
09.1995 - 06.1997
Job overview
- Improved facility safety by performing thorough inspections of cells, common areas, and property for contraband or damage.
- Conducted physical searches and strip searches of female prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Supervise the removal, bagging and storage of female inmates street clothes, issuance of jail clothing and bedding .
- Control the operation of internal and external doors to maximize safety, security.
- Verify identity of inmates when release paperwork (bond or disposition) and ensure it is correct and utilize finger-printing, AIS photo, and personal information are verified prior to release.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Dallas County Sheriff’s Office
Detention Officer
09.1993 - 06.1995
Job overview
- Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Maintained security and welfare of prisoners 288 inmates at North Tower facility.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations with appropriate use of force when necessary to protect both inmates well-being and facility security.
Education
O.D. Wyatt High SchoolFort Worth, TX
High School Diploma
05.1984
University Overview
- Honor Roll [Fall and Spring Semesters 1980-1981]
- Honor Roll [Fall Semester of 1981-1982]
- Honor Roll [Fall and Spring Semesters of 1982-1983]
- Honor Roll [Fall ans Spring Semesters of 1983-1984]
- 3.7209 GPA
- Ranked in Top 7% of class
- National Honor Society Member
- Summa cum laude graduate
Skills
- Law Enforcement
- Staff Management
- Incident Response
- Public Safety
- Arrest procedures
- Report Writing
- Program coordination
Certification
- Master Peace Officer Certification 12/8/2022
- Advanced Peace Officer Certification 11/26/2013
- Intermediate Peace Officer Certification 9/11/2013
- Basic Peace Officer Certification 12/23/2008
- Peace Officer License 1/18/2008
- Jailer License 5/16/1994
- Basic Jailer Certification 5/1/1994
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Supervised Deputy's and Detention Officers of 40 staff members.
- Supervised Vault Clerks of 28 staff members.
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Timeline
Deputy Senior Sergeant - Vault
Dallas County Sheriff’s Office
01.2023 - Current
Deputy Senior Sergeant - Release Section
Dallas County Sheriff's Office
05.2015 - 12.2022
Acting Senior Sergeant
Dallas County Sheriff’s Office
07.2014 - 05.2015
Deputy Sheriff - Mental Health Unit
Dallas County Sheriff's Office
09.2013 - 07.2014
Deputy Sheriff
Dallas County Sheriff's Office
07.2008 - 09.2013
Deputy Sheriff - Traffic
Dallas County Sheriff’s Office
12.2007 - 07.2008
Deputy Cadet
Dallas County Sheriff's Academy
07.2007 - 12.2007
Classification Specialist
Dallas County Sheriff's Office
06.1997 - 07.2007
Detention Officer - Release
Dallas County Sheriff's Office
09.1995 - 06.1997
Detention Officer
Dallas County Sheriff’s Office
09.1993 - 06.1995
O.D. Wyatt High School
High School Diploma