Biography of:

William A. Slaybaugh, Jr

Support Division Major

Education:

2002- Polk Community College, Winter Haven, Fl- Associate of Arts

2004- Warner Southern College, Lake Wales, Fl- Bachelor of Arts Organizational Mgmt.

2007- Troy University, Troy, Alabama Master’s Degree in Public Administration

Professional Experience:

1987 - Employed by Polk County Sheriff’s Office as a detention deputy
1990 - Promoted to Corporal
1991 - Promoted to Sergeant
1996 - Promoted to Lieutenant
2005 - Promoted to Captain
2006 - Promoted to Support Division Commander, Department of Detention

Responsible for the operation of the Department of Detention Support Division that includes the Inmate Intake, Inmate Records, Inmate Programs, Court Process, Food Service Section, and Court Security. The Support Division incorporates 250 employees.

Professional Certifications, Memberships & Affiliations:

1992 - Present: Dual-certification, Florida Department of Law Enforcement FDLE
1998 - Present: Certified Florida Jail Inspector
2000 - Graduate: FDLE Senior Leadership Program
2006 - Present: Certified Public Manager, Florida State University
2007 – Present: Certified Jail Manager, Jail Manager Certification Commission

Community/Civic Affiliations:

Salvation Army, East Polk County Advisory Board

Member, Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute

Member, Florida Sheriff’s Association

Member, Omnicron Honor Society

Member, Phi Alpha Alpha, Honor Society

President, County Jail Inspection Team

Member, Florida Model Jail Standards Compliance Committee