For more than 20 years, Sheriff's Deputy Simon Rodriguez has aimed to 'serve public, protect vulnerable'

Department: Court Division

Name: Deputy Simon Rodriguez

Rank: Deputy

How long with department: 22 years

Roles: Currently assigned to the Courts Division as a deputy, previously a
court security officer and detention officer.

Education (high school, college/degrees): Petersburg High School
graduate, associates degree in Law Enforcement from South Plains
College.

Professional Certification Level: Master Peace Officer and Basic Jailer

Honors/highlights: It is an honor to be a deputy with the Lubbock
County Sheriff’s Office.

Why did you choose this profession? To serve and to protect. To serve
the public, to protect the vulnerable.

How do you deal with stressful situations? I refer to my training to
respond to a call with a level head. Be professional. Keep the peace.

Hobbies & interests: I enjoy working out. Running. Working on my yard.
Reading Christian books. Reading and studying the Bible.

Community involvement beyond work: As a Christian, I share the Gospel
in any public setting. Whether it be in a grocery store, in a park or
knocking on doors, etc.

Quote: Psalm 19:14 (May the words of my mouth and the meditation of
my heart be pleasing in Your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer).

For more than 20 years, Sheriff’s Deputy Simon Rodriguez has aimed to ‘serve public, protect vulnerable’

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