Chief of Staff Biography

Biography of:

Steve Lester

Office of the Sheriff, Chief of Staff

Education:

1982 – Polk Community College, Winter Haven, Florida Associate of Science Degree in Criminology
1983 – Polk Community College, Winter Haven, Florida Associate of Arts Degree in Criminology
1999 – University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology
2006 – Troy University, Troy, Alabama Master’s Degree in Public Administration

Professional Experience:

Professional Certifications, Memberships & Affiliations:

2002 - Present: American Jail Association Member
2004 - Present: Certified Jail Manager, Jail Manager Certification Commission
2006 - Present: Certified Public Manager, Florida State University
2006 - Present: Public Safety Coordinating Council Member
2006 - Present: Anti-Drug Abuse Council Member
2006 - Present: Polk Community College Training Advisory Committee
2006 - Present: Polk County Police Chiefs’ Association Member
2007 - Present: American Correctional Association
2008 - Graduate: Executive Excellence Program, National Institute of Corrections
2009 - Present: United States Deputy Sheriff's Association
2009 - Graduate: Leadership Polk- Polk Vision Class II
2009 - Graduate: Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP) from PERF
2010 - Graduate: FBI National Academy Session #240, Quantico, Virginia
2010 - Present: FBI National Academy Association
2011 - Present: International Association of Chiefs' of Police

Community/Civic Affiliations: