Jesika Jones
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Detention Lieutenant with 18 years of experience at Bexar County Sheriff's Office, focusing on team leadership and conflict resolution. Proven track record in regulatory compliance and enhancing classification processes. Strong background in administration and management, emphasizing inmate rights and operational efficiency. Committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all personnel and inmates.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detention Lieutenant
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
San Antonio, Texas
12.2024 - Current
- Enforced all department/facility directives, policy and procedures, rules and regulations and ensuring compliance with County, State, and Federal laws
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with jail standards.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Directed and supervised a team of over 100 officers in daily operations.
- Maintained schedule, monitored personnel actions.
- Conducted briefings and roll calls.
Classification Manager
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
San Antonio, Texas
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Supervised classification processes for inmate assignments and housing.
- Reviewed and updated classification policies and procedures regularly.
- Coordinated training programs for new classification staff members.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies on inmate information sharing.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding inmate classifications.
- Resolved conflicts and addressed concerns related to inmate classifications promptly.
- Performed monthly audits of existing classification systems to ensure compliance with facility policies and procedures, as well as Texas Jail Standards.
- Assigned inmates to open and appropriate housing units.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of Odyssey, the new department system for classification.
Detention Lieutenant
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
San Antonio, TX
03.2018 - 01.2022
- Enforced all department/facility directives, policy and procedures, rules and regulations and ensuring compliance with County, State, and Federal laws
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with jail standards.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Directed and supervised a team of over 100 officers in daily operations.
- Maintained schedule, monitored personnel actions.
- Conducted briefings and roll calls.
Detention Sergeant
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
San Antonio, TX
05.2014 - 04.2018
- Responsible for duties as first-line supervisor in all aspects of care, custody, and control of inmates, while leading staff of up to 30 uniformed detention sergeants, corporals, officers, and civilian staff in jail operations.
- Responsible for ensuring that the Sheriff's Office/Detention Policy and Procedures, rules and regulations, County, State, and Federal laws were enforced and in compliance with guidelines set forth by Texas Jail Standards.
- Communicating verbal and written orders to subordinates.
- Responsible for ensuring all reports from subordinates are reviewed for accuracy, and contain appropriate signatures.
Classification Corporal
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
San Angelo, Texas
11.2011 - 04.2014
- Report directly to the Classification Sergeant and work extensively in person-to-person relationships, conduct interviews, evaluate needs and risk assessments, and propose conflict resolution.
- Classification corporals and officers are responsible for making sound judgments based on information obtained through investigations.
- Assign and relocate inmates in accordance with detention policy.
- Work directly with all ADC support sections, and external agencies.
Classification Officer
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
San Antonio, TX
08.2011 - 11.2011
- Report directly to the Classification Sergeant and work extensively in person-to-person relationships, conduct interviews, evaluate needs and risk assessments, and propose conflict resolution.
- Classification corporals and officers are responsible for making sound judgments based on information obtained through investigations.
- Assign and relocate inmates in accordance with detention policy.
- Work directly with all ADC support sections, and external agencies.
Detention Officer
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
San Antonio, TX
04.2007 - 07.2011
- Under direct supervisor, is responsible for controlling, securing and managing inmates at Bexar County jail facilities under the supervision of experienced officers; and performs related duties as required.
- Responds to and resolves crisis situations such as fights, fires and medical emergencies and restraining physically violent inmates
- Assists with inmates personal needs such as telephone calls, mail, laundry, visits and commissary
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Criminology
Texas A&M University
San Antonio, TX12.2019
Skills
- Outgoing And Friendly
- Attention To Detail
- Time Management
- Team Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Detail Work
- Inmate Rights Knowledge
- Administration And Management
- Coaching And Mentoring
- Work Review And Supervision
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Master Jailer License
- Jail Administrator Certification
Timeline
Detention Lieutenant
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
12.2024 - Current
Classification Manager
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
01.2022 - 12.2024
Detention Lieutenant
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
03.2018 - 01.2022
Detention Sergeant
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
05.2014 - 04.2018
Classification Corporal
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
11.2011 - 04.2014
Classification Officer
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
08.2011 - 11.2011
Detention Officer
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
04.2007 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Criminology
Texas A&M University