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Jerome Washington

El Paso,TX

Summary

Dedicated and accomplished law enforcement professional with a distinguished 21-year career as a Commander in the Sheriff's Office. Highly skilled in providing exceptional leadership, implementing effective police strategies, and fostering meaningful community engagement. Seeking to leverage extensive experience and expertise to drive operational excellence and enhance public safety initiatives in a progressive organization.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Commander

El Paso County Sheriff's Office
07.2023 - Current

Commander of Research, Planning, and Accreditation. As an upper-management position the incumbent oversees the overall management, operation and administration of a division. Manages and supervises personnel. Works independently; interprets and develops application of guidelines; under general supervision of an Assistant Chief Deputy Sheriff provides highly responsible and complex administrative support. Coordinates assigned activities with other county departments, divisions and outside agencies.

Lieutenant

El Paso County Sheriff's Office
04.2021 - 07.2023

A mid-management administrative position with responsibility for planning, directing, and coordinating the activities of staff responsible for various sections with the Sheriff's Office, to include a regional patrol station and crisis intervention team.

Sergeant

El Paso County Sheriff's Office
03.2017 - 04.2021

A first-line supervisor for personnel assigned to their work group or area of responsibility. Supervised field, investigative, and administrative operations. In addition, responsible to ensure all civil and criminal process is executed according to the law.

Detective

El Paso County Sheriff's Office
08.2011 - 03.2017

Under general supervision, conducts investigations, enforces laws, maintains order, prevents crime, makes arrests, and does related duties to accomplish the mission, goals and objectives of the office in compliance with governing local, state and federal.


Assigned to the Major Crimes Unit, where responsibility was to investigate violent crimes, including homicides and sexually related crimes.




Deputy Sheriff

El Paso County Sheriff's Office
12.2008 - 08.2011

Under general supervision, conducts investigations, enforces laws, maintains order, prevents crime, makes arrests, and does related duties to accomplish the mission, goals and objectives of the office in compliance with governing local, state and federal.


Responds to calls for service, assistance on foot, or assigned vehicle.


Prepares misdemeanor and felony cases for proper actions.


Credibly testifies in court.

Detention Officer

El Paso County Sheriff's Office
06.2002 - 12.2008

Under regular supervision, completes duties in accordance with the mission, goals and objectives of the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and in compliance with governing federal, state and local laws.


Supervises inmates ensuring they are secure and treated fairly while awaiting the judicial process of El Paso County, Texas.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
08.2023

Certificate - Criminal Justice

FBI National Academy
Quantico, VA
03.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX
08.2021

Skills

Works independently; interprets and develops application of guidelines; under general supervision of an Assistant Chief Deputy Sheriff provides highly responsible and complex administrative support

Coordinates assigned activities with other county departments, divisions and outside agencies

Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors work loss, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships, identifies opportunities for improvement and implements improvements; and reviews improvements with Asst Chief Deputy

Responsible for coordinating the planning functions for response to unusual occurrences and special operations within the division/facility

Manages participation in the development of the division/facilities annual budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, capital equipment, materials and supplies, training

Take independent action when needed; Makes decisions in the absence of orders and guidelines

Affiliations

National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives


International Association of Police Chiefs


FBI National Academy Associates

Certification

TCOLE Basic Instructor


TCOLE Firearms Instructor


TCOLE Master Peace Officer


TCOLE Mental Health Officer


TCOLE Master Jailer

Timeline

Commander

El Paso County Sheriff's Office
07.2023 - Current

Lieutenant

El Paso County Sheriff's Office
04.2021 - 07.2023

Sergeant

El Paso County Sheriff's Office
03.2017 - 04.2021

Detective

El Paso County Sheriff's Office
08.2011 - 03.2017

Deputy Sheriff

El Paso County Sheriff's Office
12.2008 - 08.2011

Detention Officer

El Paso County Sheriff's Office
06.2002 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Sam Houston State University

Certificate - Criminal Justice

FBI National Academy

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

El Paso Community College
Jerome Washington