Michael Jones, DPS

Michael Jones, DPS

G.C.T.C. Parole Officer II - GCN 2 Region

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Deputy Chief of Police; CPP

  • Education

    • Tulane University

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      Master of Professional Studies Homeland Security and Emergency Management
    • Amberton University

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      Master of Science (MS) Human Relations and Business
    • St. John's University

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      Doctor of Professional Studies Homeland Security
    • Sam Houston State University

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      BSCJ Law Enforcement - Police Science
  • Experience

    • Texas Youth Commission

      May 1997 - May 2002
      G.C.T.C. Parole Officer II - GCN 2 Region

      Pro-active community based supervision in an eight county urban and rural jurisdictionParole supervision of 30 to 70 paroleesExtensive relationship building with state, county, city and other municipal agencies Case plan development and implementationInvestigation, revocation hearings, and sanctions processesTYC Hearings Examiner for Level II Revocation Proceedings Accomplishments: May 2002 – Employee of the Month - GCTC2001 (x2) and 1999 – Letters of Commendation – GCTCMaintained top three status in case load management of all GCTC- TYC parole officersGCTC Conservation Corps. – Caseworker IIndividual client counseling, case plan development, and implementationProgram Tracking in medium security correctional settingLiaison between placement and outlying agenciesAccomplishments: 1998 – Contract Program of the Year – Texas Youth Commission GCTC Conservation Corps. – Shift Supervisor / Corrections OfficerMedium secure correctional facility operationSupervising, training, and scheduling 16 employeesImplementing policy, procedures, and ensuring employee adherence Accomplishments: Developed and implemented cost saving procedures Show less

    • Denton County, Texas

      May 2002 - Aug 2006
      Juvenile Probation Court Officer

      Extensive court related public relations efforts with other agencies and the general publicCase management including resolution of medical issuesProject Management: Tracking, Policy Revision, Intake ProceduresDocumentation and preparation of all court proceedingsSecure correctional facility operations and managementAccomplishments: May 2004 – Employee of the Quarter, 2005 TJPC Top JDC State Audit Scores

    • City of Allen, Texas

      Aug 2006 - Jan 2007
      Police Officer

      All police patrol and investigative duties.Accomplishments: Letter of Commendation 11/2006

    • City of Runaway Bay, Texas

      Feb 2007 - Feb 2012
      Public Safety Officer

      All police patrol and investigative duties.Marine Safety / EMS / Fire ServicesManaged Departmental Uniform Crime Reporting to State of Texas Maintained operations of Police Impound Yard (impounded vehicle processing and auction sales)Amassed approximately $350,000 in municipal fire and police grant funding from federal, state and private entitiesAccomplishments: 2007 - Medal of Merit, 2008 - Officer of the Year, TCLEOSE Instructor, ECA, State Certified Firefighter, 2010 – Inaugural Chief’s Award, Multi-time winner of federal, state and private grants. 2012 – Officer of the Year / Employee of the Year. Show less

    • BNSF Railway

      Mar 2012 - now

      The Senior Special Agent - Training is responsible for developing and implementing courses and programs involving the training, mentoring and auditing of BNSF Police firearms/defensive tactics instructors, field training officers and Safety Leaders/Smith System driving instructors. The Senior Special Agent - Training will work closely with BNSF Technical Training Center, Safety, Human Resources and others to research, develop and deliver training and safety courses / programs; track training and compliance; and create and issue performance reports. Show less Use NIMS principles operating as a liaison for local, state and federal law enforcement during crisis.Facilitate multi-departmental communication efforts.Respond to emergency calls and calls for service on railroad property. Complete corporate and criminal investigations.Monitor property security and protect employees and guests from criminal activity and terrorism.ROCC staff schedule manager, training officer, TLETS Administrator, Remedy Co-manager, and Remedy council member. Show less

      • Deputy Chief of Police

        Oct 2022 - now
      • Senior Special Agent - Training and Development

        Mar 2017 - Oct 2022
      • Senior Special Agent

        Mar 2015 - Mar 2017
      • Sr. Patrolman/Special Agent

        Mar 2012 - Mar 2015
    • St. John's University

      Jan 2024 - now
      Adjunct Faculty Instructor
  • Licenses & Certifications