Chief Deputy Stanley Jolly

Chief Deputy Stanley Jolly
San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office

Chief Deputy Stanley Duran Jolly began his distinguished law enforcement career on December 19, 1986, after attending the University of Houston Basic Police Academy.

His first assignment was with his hometown Jacinto City Police Department, where he served from July 27, 1987, to March 15, 1991. Following that, he joined the Harris County Constable’s Office, beginning a long and accomplished career within the Harris County law enforcement system.

Chief Deputy Jolly served with Harris County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office from May 5, 1992, to June 7, 1993, before transferring to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, where he served from June 7, 1993, to July 31, 2016.

During his 23-year tenure with Precinct 4, Chief Deputy Jolly rose through the ranks, holding the positions of Corporal, Sergeant, and Lieutenant. His leadership experience included:

• Supervising district operations and field sergeants.
• Commanding the Day Shift Patrol Division and later managing Toll Road Operations on the north side of Harris County, overseeing more than 31 deputies.
• Leading units focused on Traffic Management, Accident Investigation, and DWI Enforcement.
• As a Lieutenant, overseeing Central Patrol Operations, Crash Investigations, Precinct-wide DWI Enforcement (Grant Program), and managing the Contract Patrol Program for the Central District.

Chief Deputy Jolly is a graduate of the Sam Houston State University Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas – Leadership Command College, Class 69, and holds multiple advanced law enforcement certifications, including:

• Master Peace Officer Certificate
• Advanced Peace Officer Certificate
• Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate
• Accident Investigator and Reconstruction Specialist
• SFST Instructor
• Police Motorcycle Certification
• Patrol Rifle Certification

After retiring from Harris County in July 2016, Chief Deputy Jolly joined the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office on August 24, 2016, where he continued to broaden his expertise. While with Montgomery County, he served on the Special Response Group (SRG) for crowd control operations and later joined the Organized Crime Unit (MOCONET), focusing on narcotics enforcement and human trafficking investigations. He also obtained his Jailer License during this tenure. Chief Deputy Jolly concluded his service with Montgomery County on December 31, 2024.

On January 1, 2025, he was appointed Chief Deputy of the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office under the leadership of Sheriff Sam Houston. In this role, Chief Deputy Jolly is committed to supporting the Sheriff in advancing the agency’s leadership, professionalism, and operational excellence throughout the department.