Jones has served on coaching staffs at numerous colleges and National Football League (NFL) teams.
Heading back to the collegiate ranks, Jones became defensive coordinator at the University of Texas at El Paso under coach Charlie Bailey.
[5] Despite making the bold statement that West Texas A&M would win an NCAA Division II national football championship under his guidance,[6] Jones amassed only a 5–27 record as Buffaloes head coach.
Jones was suspended with pay on April 13, 2005, amid allegations that he had misused university resources for personal gain.
The investigation also stated that Jones abused his authority by exerting undue influence on student athletes and employees by soliciting membership in his marketing business.