Jester I (J1)
Correctional Institutions Division - Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facility
ACA Accredited Unit Since January 2009
Unit Full Name: | Beauford H. Jester I Unit |
Unit Address and Phone Number: | 1 Jester Road, Richmond, TX 77406 (281) 277-3030 (**014) |
Unit Location: | Four miles east of Richmond on Hwy 90A in Fort Bend County |
Senior Warden: | Troy Simpson |
Regional Director: | John Werner, Region III |
CI Division Deputy Director: | Billy Hirsch |
Date Unit Established or On Line: | 1885 / Brick Building 1932 |
Total Employees *: | 119 |
Security Employees *: | 78 |
Non-Security Employees *: | 30 |
Windham Education Employees *: | 1 |
Contract Medical and Mental Health Employees *: | Medical = 8; Mental Health = 2 |
Offender Gender: | Male |
Maximum Capacity *: | 323 |
Custody Levels Housed: | Substance Abuse Offenders |
Approximate Acreage: | 933 (Co-located with Jester III, Jester IV, and Vance) |
Agricultural Operations: | Regional Pest Control; Unit Garden; Jester I, Jester III, and Vance work in cooperation: Security Horses, Security Pack Canines, Swine Finishing Operation, Contract Farming and Grazing, Mechanical Shop, and Combine Shed. |
Manufacturing and Logistics Op.: | None |
Facility Operations: | Unit Maintenance |
Additional Operations: | None |
Medical Capabilities: | Ambulatory medical, dental, and out-patient mental health services. Digital Medical Services (DMS), electronic specialty clinics, and CPAP accommodating housing available. Managed by UTMB. |
Special Treatment Programs: | Special Needs Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facility (SAFPF) |
Educational Programs: | Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED) |
Additional Programs/Services: | Adult Education Program (upon availability), Chaplaincy Services, GO KIDS Initiative |
Community Work Projects: | None |
Volunteer Initiatives: | Religious/Faith Based Studies and Activities |
* Data as of September 15, 2016