About Bobby Garmon
- More than 30 years with Smith County Sheriff’s Department
- Chief Deputy since 2003, appointed by Sheriff J.B. Smith to manage all jail and Sheriff’s office operations
- More than 2800 hours law enforcement and management training
- Community Leader – Served as President of Tyler Jaycees, Texas Chief Deputies Association, East Texas Peace Officer’s Association
- Served on Board of Directors: Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce, United Way, CASA of East Texas, American Red Cross
- Recognized for outstanding community service by Texas Chief Deputies Association, South Tyler Rotary Club, Junior League of Tyler
Bobby Garmon's Resume
Career
- Smith County Sheriff’s Office
- Chief Deputy, 2003-Present
- Major, 2000-2002
- Captain, 1985-2000
- Lieutenant, 1985
- Patrol Sergeant, 1983-1985
- Patrolman, 1980-1983
- Mineola Police Department, 1978-1980
- Texas Eastern University – Campus Police, 1978
Leadership/Community Involvement
- Texas Chief Deputies Association – President, 2007-2008
- East Texas Peace Officer’s Association – President, 2003
- Smith County Peace Officers’ Association, 1982-Present
- Tyler Jaycees – 1990 – Present/Life Member
- Vice President – Community Affairs, 1991
- Vice President – Membership, 1992
- Vice President – Management, 1993
- President, 1994-1995
Current/ Past Board Memberships:
- Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce
- United Way of Tyler/Smith County
- Ebenezer Church
- Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
- Children’s Village
- Azleway Boys Ranch
- 911 District
- Smith County Bail Bond Board
- Sam Houston State University County Corrections Advisory Council
- County Rehabilitation Center Community Relations
- Salvation Army
- American Red Cross
Member of:
- Sheriff’s Association of Texas
- Smith County Republican Club
- Smith County Republican Women’s Club – Auxiliary Member
- Kiwanis Club
- Texas Jail Association
- Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee
- Sonrise Prayer Fellowship
- Bell Elementary School Campus Performance Objectives Council
- Rose Stadium Revitalization Committee
Volunteer for:
- Junior League of Tyler
- Special Olympics
- MDA
- T.K. Gorman Fun Run
- Justin Family Project Team
Certifications/Professional Training
- Texas Peace Officer’s License, 1978-present
- Master Certification and current on all mandated training
- Professional Development Training: 1014 classroom hours
- Management/Supervisory Training: 376 classroom hours
- Jail Administration Training: 152 classroom hours
- Technical/Specialized Law Enforcement Training: 329 classroom hours
Honors/Awards
- Hometown Hero Award – Jasper Chamber of Commerce, 2011
- Leadership Award – East Texas Peace Officers’ Association, 2010
- Recognition for Outstanding Service and Dedication for 30 Years’ Service to Smith County, 2010
- Presented first ever key to County by Smith County Commissioner’s Court, 2010
- Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Law Enforcement – Texas Chief Deputies Association, 2010
- Outstanding Community Service - “Melvin Drum Award” – Texas Chief Deputies Association, 2009
- Outstanding Chief Deputy “Mel Gideon Award” – Texas Chief Deputies Association, 2008
- Outstanding Volunteer Award – Junior League of Tyler, 2006
- Certificate of Appreciation – Attorney General of the State of Texas, 2003
- Outstanding Performance in the Line of Duty – Presented by Smith County District Attorney Jack Skeen Crime Victims Service, 2003
- Vocational Service Award – South Tyler Rotary Club, 2000
- National Charles E. Kulp Award for Presidential Service – Tyler Jaycees, 1995
- Outstanding Young Tylerite in Law Enforcement – Tyler Jaycees, 1995
- Outstanding Work in Law Enforcement – presented by District Attorney Jack Skeen, 1989
