Sonia Jones
Henrico,VA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Henrico Sheriff's Office
04.2024 - Current
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety.
- Administered first aid and emergency assistance at accident scenes, saving lives and stabilizing victims until medical teams arrived.
- Negotiated peaceful resolutions during conflict situations, minimizing need for force and reducing community tensions.
Casework Counselor
Fluvanna Correctional Center For Women
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
Deputy Sheriff
Henrico Sheriffs Office
04.2024 - Current
- Administered first aid and emergency assistance at accident scenes, saving lives and stabilizing victims until medical teams arrived.
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety.
- Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
Temp Worker
Robert Half
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Deputy Sheriff
Charlottesville Sheriff’s Office
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Served court documents and completed civil process duties for several cases.
- Maintained structure and security during court proceedings.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Served court documents and completed civil process duties for several cases.
- Implemented community policing initiatives to strengthen relationships with local citizens.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
Field Training Officer
Albemarle Charlottesville Regional Jail
06.2012 - 09.2021
- Coordinated and conducted various training, such as firearms, report writing and physical fitness.
- Maintained high level of awareness and reported suspicious activity.
- Verified safety and security of inmates within institution through consistent and continuous onsite monitoring.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Verified all release orders.
- Trained and retrained several recruited with a success rate of 90% retention.
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety of 600 inmates and guards.
- Responded to stressful situations and maintained control in under 2 minutes.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
Education
Bachelor Of Business - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Online11.2025
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Attention to detail
- De-escalation Techniques
- Ethical Conduct
- Incident Response
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Reliability
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Henrico Sheriff's Office
04.2024 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Henrico Sheriffs Office
04.2024 - Current
Casework Counselor
Fluvanna Correctional Center For Women
03.2023 - Current
Temp Worker
Robert Half
10.2022 - 03.2023
Deputy Sheriff
Charlottesville Sheriff’s Office
09.2021 - 08.2022
Field Training Officer
Albemarle Charlottesville Regional Jail
06.2012 - 09.2021
Bachelor Of Business - Business Management
University of Phoenix