Jonathan Dalton
Hondo,Texas
Summary
Accomplished leader in correctional facility management, recognized for effective conflict resolution and emergency response strategies. Committed to maintaining operational integrity and enhancing inmate safety through innovative policy development.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Jail Administrator
Bandera County Sheriff's Office
3360 State Highway 173 North, Bandera
09.2011 - 08.2026
- Supervised daily jail operations, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Managed staff schedules and coordinated training programs for correctional officers to ensure preparedness and compliance with regulations.
- Developed policies enhancing inmate safety and operational efficiency, contributing to a secure environment.
- Oversaw inmate intake processes and maintained accurate documentation, ensuring compliance with legal and procedural standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to ensure security standards were met.
- Implemented emergency response protocols for various critical incidents.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to facilitate inmate transfers.
- Resolved conflicts among staff and inmates through effective communication strategies.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors supplying goods or services to the jail facility.
- Reviewed requests from outside organizations seeking access to incarcerated individuals for research projects or other purposes.
- Supervised staff in maintaining order within the jail facility, enforcing rules and regulations, and providing services to inmates.
- Responded promptly to complaints from staff members or inmates concerning operational issues or potential problems.
- Served as a liaison between local government agencies and the jail facility.
- Prepared reports documenting activities at the jail facility such as incidents involving staff or inmates.
- Conducted investigations into allegations of misconduct or violations of policy by staff or inmates.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations, including those related to health, safety, security, and civil rights.
- Determined staffing requirements, interviewing, hiring and training new employees.
Captain Of Correctional Officers
Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice-Institutional Divi
Hondo, Texas
01.1980 - 08.2011
- Supervised daily operations of correctional facility staff and inmate activities.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and institutional policies.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain security standards throughout the facility.
- Trained and mentored junior officers on best practices and emergency protocols.
- Coordinated incident response efforts during emergencies or disturbances.
- Managed inmate classification processes to ensure appropriate housing assignments.
- Reviewed reports and documentation for accuracy and compliance with procedures.
- Performed searches of cells and other areas to detect contraband materials.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards by inspecting equipment and facilities.
- Directed and coordinated the activities of subordinate officers in a correctional facility.
- Intervened in potentially dangerous situations between inmates or staff members.
- Resolved conflicts between inmates or staff members in order to ensure a safe environment.
- Monitored inmate behavior and enforced institution rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Provided guidance to staff on proper techniques for dealing with inmates.
- Educated incoming officers on their duties and responsibilities as part of orientation.
- Supervised the security, custody, and control of inmates within assigned areas.
- Assisted in developing policies, procedures, and training programs for correctional personnel.
- Prepared reports that documented disciplinary actions taken against inmates.
- Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
- Prepared written reports concerning inmates' misconduct.
- Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
- Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Safely transported inmates to and from work sites, maintaining physical headcounts at all times.
- Supervised visitation and checked visitors for proper identification and contraband.
- Delegated daily tasks to staff members to ensure efficient operations. and responsibilities to employees and filled out daily work logs.
- Notified medical staff of inmates requiring medical attention and submitted proper incident reports.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Assigned and monitored training needs of subordinate staff members to close knowledge and performance gaps.
- Executed shakedown operations to locate contraband items within the facility. to locate and remove unauthorized items.
- Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
- Maintained order in building and on grounds of the prison.
- Used weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- Promoted safety, order, and functionality of facility.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TXSome College (No Degree) - Psychology
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TXSkills
- Inmate management
- Regulatory compliance
- Emergency response
- Inmate classification
- Incident reporting
- Policy writing
- Staff supervision
- Inmate supervision
- Staff management
- Report writing
- Schedule management
- Planning and prioritization
- Records management
- Security protocols
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Leadership development
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Assistant Jail Administrator
Bandera County Sheriff's Office
09.2011 - 08.2026
Captain Of Correctional Officers
Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice-Institutional Divi
01.1980 - 08.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
San Antonio College
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Sam Houston State University