Joseph Fernandez 

Employed: Collier County Sheriff’s Office (26 years)

Position: Lieutenant – SWAT, EOD, Hostage Negotiations, Fugitive Warrants

Education: Master of Art in Public Administration

Instructor Certification: (Active) General Instructor, Firearms Instructor, Advanced Firearms Instructor, Active Shooter Instructor, Vehicle Operations, Rappel Master

Experience: 24 Years Tactical Team, 20 Years Dive Team, 2 Years Rescue Specialist, 3 Years Training Supervisor, 1 Year Organized Crime Unit, FSA Instructor in Basic SWAT Tactics (18 years), Protective Service Operations (14 years), Florida SWAT Association Vice President (8 years) Currently Senior Advisor to the FSA Board

Interests: Head Coach Special Olympics Powerlifting Collier County