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Jeremiah Richards

Conroe,TX

Summary

Natural leader and accomplished law enforcement professional with strong history of success as skilled law enforcement/correctional professional. Handling demanding shift management challenges and tactical situations. Demonstrated abilities in meeting coverage requirements and building highly professional team. Dedicated and observant law enforcement/correctional professional with integrity and a record of accomplishment in law enforcement. Proven expertise in leading and motivating officers to handle high workloads and difficult situations with community-focused approach. Expert in handling administrative requirements and schedules.

Represented Montgomery County in multiple civil suits and tort claims in District and Federal jurisdictions. Experienced in defense preparation, depositions, and hearings.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lieutenant - Jail

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
08.2014 - Current
  • Coordinated with other county departments, elected officials, and state agencies to maintain compliance with applicable federal and state laws/requirements.
  • Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Investigated allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
  • Insured compliance with state jail standards in multiple areas for 1250+ bed jail.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility

Senior Sergeant - Jail

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
05.2012 - 08.2014
  • Functioned as shift commander for shift consisting of 2 subordinate supervisors and 54 line level staff in 1250+ bed jail.
  • Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
  • Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
  • Responded to emergency situations and provided necessary first aid, tactics, and de-escalation to maintain order and safety inside facility.

Corporal/Sergeant - Jail

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
10.2007 - 05.2012
  • Supervised 50+ Detention Officers and Deputies in 1150+ bed county jail.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
  • Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
  • Built solid relationships with staff and inmates to keep institution safe and secure.

Deputy Sheriff- Jail

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
05.2003 - 10.2007
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
  • Identified suspicious activity and conducted interviews with witnesses to build cases.
  • Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety of 1150+ inmates.
  • Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.

Detention Officer

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
12.2001 - 05.2003
  • Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
  • Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
  • Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
  • Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
  • Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures as team member of jail that processed 22,000+ inmates annually.

Education

NIMS - 100, 191, 200, 300, 400, 700a, 704, 800.b -

FEMA
Multiple Providers
07.2023

The Leadership Trilogy -

FBI-LEEDA
Houston, TX
11.2022

Mid-Management Leadership - Corrections

Correctional Management Institute of Texas
Huntsville, TX
08.2017

National Jail Leadership Command Academy - Corrections Administration

Correctional Management Institute of Texas
Huntsville, TX
06.2013

Basic Police Officer Course - Law Enforcement

University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX
05.2003

High School Diploma -

Conroe High School
Conroe, TX
05.1996

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Situational Awareness
  • Institutional Policies
  • Public Service
  • Staff Supervision
  • Budget Management
  • Effective Writing
  • Emergency Situation Response
  • Facility Security
  • Legal Standards

Accomplishments

    Led team from Montgomery County Sheriff's Office in participation in Operation Lone Star, working in conjunction with other local and state law enforcement agencies, Bexar County EMS, TDCJ_ID, National Guard, and Texas Department of Emergency Management.


    Participated in Sheriff's Office selection of JMS/RMS/CAD as a subject matter expert.


    Assisted in expanding Inmate Programs in the jail to reduce recidivism, county incarceration rate, and jail population.

Affiliations

Texas Jail Association

American Jail Association

Sheriff's Association of Texas

Certification

Master Jailer

Master Peace Officer

Passed TCJS Jail Administrator Examination

Timeline

Lieutenant - Jail

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
08.2014 - Current

Senior Sergeant - Jail

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
05.2012 - 08.2014

Corporal/Sergeant - Jail

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
10.2007 - 05.2012

Deputy Sheriff- Jail

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
05.2003 - 10.2007

Detention Officer

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
12.2001 - 05.2003

NIMS - 100, 191, 200, 300, 400, 700a, 704, 800.b -

FEMA

The Leadership Trilogy -

FBI-LEEDA

Mid-Management Leadership - Corrections

Correctional Management Institute of Texas

National Jail Leadership Command Academy - Corrections Administration

Correctional Management Institute of Texas

Basic Police Officer Course - Law Enforcement

University of Houston - Downtown

High School Diploma -

Conroe High School

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