Sheriff's Office

Undersheriff Phil Jones

Undersheriff Phil Jones

Undersheriff Phil Jones is second in command of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, a position he was appointed to in July 2023. In this role, he serves as the Chief Administrator and Executive Officer to the Sheriff. His responsibilities include strategic operations and oversight of all Sheriff’s Office Divisions.

Undersheriff Phil Jones began his service with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office as a deputy sheriff in 1994 and has experience in all three bureaus: Administration, Detention, and Operations.

Throughout his career with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office, Undersheriff Jones has served in a multitude of specialty and leadership assignments, including Detention, SWAT Commander, K9 Supervisor, Search and Rescue, Special Operations, and Patrol. He served as Captain of the Special Operations Division prior to his appointment as Chief Deputy in July of 2022.

While serving as Chief Deputy, Jones oversaw the Administration Bureau, where he had operational command of the Community Engagement Office, Records, Civil Process, Backgrounds Unit, Training Section, Research & Development, Dispatch, the Academy, and the Forensic Science Division (Crime Lab).

Over the course of his more than 29 years with the Sheriff’s Office, Undersheriff Jones has been awarded three Medals of Valor and two Bronze Stars, among others.

Undersheriff Jones recognizes and appreciates the Sheriff's Office employees in their mission to serve our community. He firmly believes their teamwork and collaboration ensure a safer community.

When not at or near the office, Undersheriff Jones enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, and traveling.