Joseph "Guy" Baker Sheriff of Jim Wells County

Joseph "Guy" Baker Sheriff of Jim Wells County Sheriff of Jim Wells County

Experience that “Guy” brings to the table as a candidate for Sheriff: Corrections officer at both the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Border Patrol Agent in the US Border Patrol, and a Special Agent for the Department of Homeland Security Investigations. Over the duration of his service (27 years) he filled multiple supervisory positions and was the creator and commander of the RGV Child Exploitation Task Force.

No two days in this job are the same. Some days are spent in meetings, others out in the county, and some dealing with u...
06/19/2026

No two days in this job are the same. Some days are spent in meetings, others out in the county, and some dealing with unexpected situations. The goal stays the same: keep this county SAFE.

06/17/2026

Good morning, Jim Wells County! Have you wondered what happens after deputies leave a scene?

06/17/2026
One of the most important things in this job is consistency. Doing things the right way every day (not just when it’s ea...
06/15/2026

One of the most important things in this job is consistency. Doing things the right way every day (not just when it’s easy) is what keeps operations steady. That’s something we stay focused on.

As the day winds down, our deputies are getting ready for the next shift. Public safety doesn’t stop when the workday en...
06/12/2026

As the day winds down, our deputies are getting ready for the next shift. Public safety doesn’t stop when the workday ends. I appreciate the commitment it takes to keep that going around the clock.

06/10/2026

Why do some calls get an immediate response while others may take longer?

Good morning, Jim Wells County! ☕️🌞 Welcome to another Coffee with the Sheriff, where I aim to answer your questions.

Have other questions you'd like me to answer? Please drop them in the comments below.

And don't forget, if you see me, say hello! 👋

Law enforcement doesn’t operate in a vacuum. Coordination with courts, medical services, and other agencies is a daily p...
06/08/2026

Law enforcement doesn’t operate in a vacuum. Coordination with courts, medical services, and other agencies is a daily part of the job. That coordination is what keeps everything functioning properly.

A lot of the work done by this office happens in routine moments. Checking equipment, preparing for shifts, and staying ...
06/05/2026

A lot of the work done by this office happens in routine moments. Checking equipment, preparing for shifts, and staying ready for whatever comes next. Those small things add up to a strong operation.

06/03/2026

“Most people only see deputies for a few minutes during a traffic stop or when responding to a call — but they don’t always see what deputies experience every day behind the scenes.”

Most decisions in this office aren’t made quickly or without thought. They involve reviewing information, considering op...
06/01/2026

Most decisions in this office aren’t made quickly or without thought. They involve reviewing information, considering options, and making sure we’re doing what’s best in the long term. This approach matters when you’re responsible for public safety.

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Alice, TX

Telephone

+19569901449

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