Caleb Kesterson
155 Town Village Blvd., Unit 9104, Mexico Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience enforcing state laws and regulatory codes in recreational, camping, and wildlife areas.
Proven ability to monitor campgrounds, enforce fire safety protocols, and ensure full wildlife protection compliance.
Offers exceptional understanding of field operations, public safety, environmental stewardship, and incident response.
Skilled in cross-agency coordination to synchronize enforcement efforts, share intelligence, and enhance community safety.
Years of hands-on experience in emergency response, CPR, water rescue, and search and rescue with high success rate.
Strong commitment to community advocacy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy, Corporal
Gulf County Sheriff'S Ofc
08.2018 - Current
- Played a leadership role in water and wilderness search and rescue resulting in countless successful rescues.
- Enforced environmental safety laws in coordination with Florida Fish and Wildlife and local marine biologist (federal).
- Enforced traffic laws to ensure public safety and compliance, including beach and wilderness traffic.
- Proficient in emergency response (including medical and fire), coordinating resources and directing other first responders.
- Conducted criminal investigation, evidence collection, and witness interviewing.
- Attended training sessions to develop skills and further professional knowledge.
- Assisted in training new recruits, providing guidance on proper procedures.
- Advocated for victims by providing support services referrals and guiding them through legal processes as needed.
- Supervised patrol deputies within assigned zone.
Deputy
Franklin County Sheriff's Department
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Conducted thorough investigations to gather evidence and support case development.
- Analyzed crime trends to provide actionable insights for patrol strategies and crime prevention efforts.
- Led successful warrant executions with safety precautions in mind to prevent compromising personnel or property security.
- Focused heavily on drug interdiction throughout the county and in targeted, high traffic areas.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Participated heavily in both woodland and structure fire emergency response including search and rescue. Namely the widespread fire of 2017 spanning Wilderness Rd to Bear Creek, Eastpoint, FL.
Police Officer
Port Saint Joe Police Department
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Same as previously mentioned roles
Education
Law Enforcement Officer Certification - Law Enforcement
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, Florida, FL02-2016
Skills
- CPR certified (UTD as of 2025)
- Water rescue certification including FWC trained coxswain
- UTV/ATV safety certified
- Proficient in 4WD vehicle operations
- K38 certified
- FDLE ambush defense certified
- FDLE active shooter certified
- FBI Active Shooter Attack Prevention and Preparedness (ASAPP)
- State certified breath test operator
- Volunteer firefighter
Timeline
Deputy, Corporal
Gulf County Sheriff'S Ofc
08.2018 - Current
Deputy
Franklin County Sheriff's Department
01.2017 - 08.2018
Police Officer
Port Saint Joe Police Department
02.2016 - 01.2017
Law Enforcement Officer Certification - Law Enforcement
Gulf Coast State College