Chris Essex
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
Qualified through experience. Having the ability to teach and lead as a result of spiritual maturity. Possessing valuable insite of both inmate culture and law enforcement culture. Understanding the tremendous value of a strong work ethic through owning and operating a professional pest control company. Continually seeking to increase in wisdom and knowledge in all areas of the chaplaincy in order to be the most effective chaplain possible.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Chaplain
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Fontana Station
11.2020 - Current
- Provide religious and non-religious counsel and comfort for individuals and families in times of crisis.
- Through establishing trust and fostering relationships within the Sheriff's department, I've been trained to provide confidential and effective counsel to personnel in a wide range of both religious and non-religious areas of life.
- While carefully listening and with thoughtful evaluation, I'm able to put together a customized plan for individuals in order to bring about positive change in the lives of those individuals.
Inmate Services Leader
Gideons International
2015 - Current
- Coordinate with, manage and schedule the inmate services team in order to provide church services for the San Bernardino county jails.
Owner and Operator of Essex Exterminating
Self-employeed
2002 - Current
- Provide pest control services of various sorts for all commercial,industrial and residential customers.
- Receive multiple sales and service calls each day.
- Evaluate all pest related conditions and identify different types of pests in order to implement a customized course of action.
- Stay informed and up to date on all the new rules and regulations in the pest control industry.
- Maintain continuing education courses to stay in compliance with industry standards.
- Managed daily operations to ensure high-quality service and customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Hills
West Covina, CA06.1989
Skills
- Through my years of training and service in both the Sheriff's Department Chaplain Corps, Gideons International as well as being owner and operator of Essex Exterminating some of the skills I have developed include
- A desire to learn and the ability learn quickly
- The ability to have a calming effect through religious and non-religious counseling during high stress situations
- Group and individual grief counseling in times of crises
- Counsel and mentoring in areas including religion, marriage, family, ethics, etc
- A valuable understanding of both law enforcement culture and inmate culture
- Organizational,managerial and communication skills with a strong work ethic
Timeline
Chaplain
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Fontana Station
11.2020 - Current
Inmate Services Leader
Gideons International
2015 - Current
Owner and Operator of Essex Exterminating
Self-employeed
2002 - Current
High School Diploma -
South Hills