Jeff Allen, a native of Tallahassee, graduated Godby High School in 1984. He went on to Tallahassee 社区 College for his Associate degree, then Thomas University where he graduated with a Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice. Captain Allen began his career at the 利昂县警长’s Office in October 1984 as a Communications Officer.
After completing the 执法 Academy, Captain Allen transferred to 统一的巡逻 in 1987. In 1989 he transferred to the School Resource Unit where he worked at Griffin Middle School and Godby High School. Captain Allen transferred to 刑事调查 in 1994. While in investigations he worked in the 财产 Unit, 毒品, and 暴力犯罪. While in the 毒品单位 he was assigned to the Drug Enforcement 政府 Task Force.
In 2002, when promoted to Sergeant he went back to 统一的巡逻. He also worked as a Sergeant in the 刑事调查 Bureau in the 财产 Unit, 毒品单位, 及暴力罪案组. Captain Allen was promoted to Lieutenant in 2014 where was a Watch Commander and Field Training and Evaluation Program Commander. While working in this capacity he was able to work with the Field Training Officers and Field Training Sergeants to work with the new hires to get them prepared for being deputies with 利县. After completing this assignment he transferred to 刑事调查 where he worked with the 暴力犯罪 Unit, 特别受害者小组, 廉政公署, 犯罪现场 and the 财产 and Evidence Section. In 2018 he was promoted to his current position as Captain in 统一的巡逻.
Captain Allen has been married for more than 34 years to his wife Karen Allen. 他们有一个女儿, 布列塔尼杰克逊, 一个儿子, 科尔比艾伦, 女婿布拉德·杰克逊, 还有一个孙女芬利·杰克逊. He is active in many organizations including United Way, 佛罗里达治安官的青年牧场, 美国心脏协会, 特殊奥林匹克运动会, and Children’s 首页 Society to name a few.