Lieutenant Joe Gordon has been with the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office since 2013, serving in a wide range of operational and supervisory roles across the agency. He spent a decade as a member of the agency’s Special Response Team, with his most recent role as the Assistant Team Commander. Lieutenant Gordon has been actively involved with the Florida SWAT Association since 2018, contributing as an instructor, Regional Representative, Treasurer, and currently serving on the board of directors as the Vice President. He also supports various community organizations and holds degrees in Accounting and Business Administration.