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Jay Wheeler

Huffman,TX

Summary

19 years experience as a Peace Officer

8 years experience as a Criminal Investigator

TCOLE Master Peace Officer License

TCOLE Mental Health Officer

TCOLE Instructor Certification

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Lieutenant

Harris County Sheriff's Office
09.2022 - Current
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Served as liaison for FBI federal task force partnership.
  • Supervised Special Investigations Unit, Gang Intelligence Unit, Human Trafficking Unit, Jail Intel Unit, Fire, Life and Safety, Armed Detention Officer Program, and Compliance and Inspection Unit.
  • Managed time efficiently to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed Jail Intelligence Unit that gathered and analyzed intelligence gathered through monitoring of numerous security platforms.
  • Provided actionable intelligence to numerous law enforcement entities.

Sergeant – Criminal Investigations Bureau – Violent Crimes Unit

Harris County Sheriff’s Office
02.2020 - 09.2022
  • Sergeant assigned to Violent Crimes Unit/Gun Crime Intelligence Unit supervising multiple Deputy Investigators
  • Coordinate with members of ATF Houston Crime Gun Strike Force to identify and apprehend violent criminals utilizing ATF’s National Integrated Ballistic Information Network.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Sergeant – 701 Housing Bureau

Harris County Sheriff’s Office
10.2018 - 02.2020
  • Sergeant assigned to 701 Housing Bureau, 2nd floor
  • Supervised approximately 20 detention officers, who oversaw approximately 600 inmates.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Deputy Investigator/Robbery/Violent Crime Unit

Harris County Sheriff’s Office
06.2017 - 10.2018
  • Deputy Investigator assigned to Robbery/Violent Crime unit
  • Conducted various criminal investigations involving Robbery, Home Invasions, Aggravated Assault, Kidnapping, and various other crimes
  • Drafted and executed criminal search and arrest warrants, and provided testimony in various criminal proceedings as needed
  • Conducted complex investigations involving multi-agency task forces, including DPS, FBI, and ICE.
  • Managed high-profile cases, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Coordinated multi-agency operations for complex cases, sharing information efficiently while protecting sensitive data.
  • Led successful warrant executions, balancing speed with safety precautions to achieve optimal results without compromising personnel or property security.
  • Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
  • Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
  • Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
  • Provided testimony in court proceedings.

Deputy Investigator/Burglary & Theft Unit

Harris County Sheriff’s Office
05.2016 - 06.2017
  • Deputy Investigator assigned to Burglary & Theft unit
  • Conducted various criminal investigations involving Burglary, Theft, Shoplifting, Organized Criminal Rings, and various other crimes
  • Drafted and executed criminal arrest warrants, and provided testimony in various criminal proceedings as needed.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.

Patrol Deputy

Harris County Sheriff’s Office
05.2014 - 05.2016
  • Report to and receive assignments, instructions, and directions from Sergeants, Lieutenants, and Captains, remove dangerous individuals from the community, investigate traffic accidents, respond to and investigate reports of criminal activities prepare and maintain records, logs, and reports of activities, incidents, and offenses, interact with citizens and public to maintain positive working relationship, follow up on criminal investigations, apply for and obtain arrest warrants for wanted individuals, execute arrest warrants, conduct traffic enforcement, assist outside law enforcement agencies as needed, maintain working relationship with surrounding law enforcement, EMS, and fire department personnel, attend various job-related training classes, provided close patrols in neighborhoods, provide the public with outstanding overall law enforcement public service.
  • Mitigated traffic accidents by responding to scenes quickly, assessing the situation, and directing traffic flow to minimize congestion and maintain public safety.
  • Testified in court proceedings to present accurate information regarding criminal cases, contributing to successful prosecutions.
  • Enhanced public safety by patrolling assigned areas, responding to emergencies, and enforcing laws and regulations.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
  • Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
  • Apprehended suspects and searched vehicles for drugs or paraphernalia.

Detective - Hays County Narcotics Task Force

Hays County Sheriff's Office
07.2011 - 05.2014
  • Investigated, initiated and developed leads in cases in which the Task Force has jurisdiction
  • Accepted responsibility for investigations, follow-up and completion of cases assigned by the unit commander or assistant commander
  • Developed and managed Confidential Informants
  • Prepared, obtained, and executed search warrants and made proper return to the issuing authority
  • Served arrest warrants
  • Conducted covert mobile and fixed surveillance
  • Documented and accounted for expenses resulting from informants, undercover assignments, vehicle expense, etc
  • Made proper disposition of seized property, currency, contraband or evidence
  • Ensured proper operation of equipment
  • Prepared unit intelligence reports in applicable situations and prepares reports that detail investigation findings
  • Completed a monthly activity report which includes total amount of narcotics and other currency/contraband seized Maintained communication with the Commander and Assistant Commander informed of on-going investigations
  • Coordinated with and assisted other agencies with investigations and maintains a working relationship with personnel from outside agencies including local, state, and federal level
  • Attended job related training/maintains working knowledge of Sheriff's office policies and procedures Testified in court in as needed.

Patrol Deputy

Hays County Sheriff's Office
12.2007 - 07.2011
  • Assured the services delivered by the Sheriff’s department meet quality and timeliness standards
  • Enforced the civil and criminal laws of Texas
  • Patrol subdivisions and watch for suspicious activity
  • Responded to citizen complaints such as suspicious vehicles and persons, assaults, thefts, criminal mischief, burglaries, 911 hang-ups, runaways, etc
  • Enforced traffic laws including school zones, construction zones, subdivisions, and County roads
  • Followed up on cases being investigated and assisted other agencies (e.g
  • Fire, EMS, Department of Public Safety, traffic control, etc.)
  • Testified in courts as needed
  • Maintained patrol vehicle and equipment issued
  • Maintained a high profile in the community
  • Observed activities while on patrol
  • Performed public relations activities as requested
  • Protected victims of crimes from further violence
  • Assisted detectives and supervisors as needed
  • Enforced traffic violations
  • Took reports from victims or witnesses
  • Typed reports
  • Provided traffic control in high traffic areas and school zones
  • Responded to major traffic accidents and assisted medical personnel with the injured
  • Investigated traffic accidents
  • Performed civil standby to ensure no violence occurs between members of the public
  • Checked businesses during closed hours
  • Communicated with the public to ensure a positive community/law enforcement relationship
  • Answered civil questions and assisted the public with non-law enforcement related
  • Attended public meetings to assist the public in identifying problem areas and deciding the most appropriate remedy
  • Prevented crime in the community through public education and resource information
  • Applied for and granted arrest warrants
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education

Criminal Justice- Law Enforcement emphasis -

Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
12.2002

Skills

  • Attended numerous specialized training classes including Writing Search Warrants, Surveillance Techniques, Advanced Crime Scene Photography, Cell Phone Search Warrants, Narcotics Interdiction, Advanced Undercover Training Schools, Asset Forfeiture/Seizure Affidavits, Cultivating and Managing Informants
  • Successfully managed confidential informants whose information led to the apprehension and prosecution of criminals
  • Worked with numerous state and federal agencies including the Department of Public Safety, FBI, DEA, ATF, United States Postal Service and various local law enforcement agencies to successfully apprehend and prosecute criminal offenders
  • Extensive experience using social media and law enforcement databases to track and monitor criminal activity and locate wanted individuals and persons of interest

Timeline

Lieutenant

Harris County Sheriff's Office
09.2022 - Current

Sergeant – Criminal Investigations Bureau – Violent Crimes Unit

Harris County Sheriff’s Office
02.2020 - 09.2022

Sergeant – 701 Housing Bureau

Harris County Sheriff’s Office
10.2018 - 02.2020

Deputy Investigator/Robbery/Violent Crime Unit

Harris County Sheriff’s Office
06.2017 - 10.2018

Deputy Investigator/Burglary & Theft Unit

Harris County Sheriff’s Office
05.2016 - 06.2017

Patrol Deputy

Harris County Sheriff’s Office
05.2014 - 05.2016

Detective - Hays County Narcotics Task Force

Hays County Sheriff's Office
07.2011 - 05.2014

Patrol Deputy

Hays County Sheriff's Office
12.2007 - 07.2011

Criminal Justice- Law Enforcement emphasis -

Southwest Texas State University

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