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Ricardo Wright

Orange Park

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Administration and Business Department, Executive Staff

Clay County Sheriff's Office
10.2020 - Current
  • Appointed to oversee all administrative and business functions, including Internal Affairs, Human Resources, Training, Finance, Facilities, IT, Fleet, Real Time Crime Center and Communications
  • Responsible for 178 employees and a $12 million budget
  • Manages policy implementation, compliance, and procedural enhancements

Director of Services Department, Executive Staff

Clay County Sheriff's Office
10.2019 - 12.2020
  • Managed Facilities, Fleet Service of over 400 vehicles, Communications Center, Information Technology and Real Time Crime Center
  • Oversaw 170 employees and a $10 million budget

Interim Undersheriff, Executive Staff

Clay County Sheriff's Office
08.2020 - 10.2020
  • Appointed to oversee daily operations and management of 690 employees and a $48 million budget
  • Led the agency during leadership transition following the transition of Sheriffs
  • Ensured mission continuity, policy adherence, and staff coordination
  • Served as a spokesperson for media and agency briefings as needed

Director of Detention Department, Executive Staff

Clay County Sheriff's Office
12.2016 - 10.2019
  • Managed all detention operations, including Court Services, Inmate Transportation, Civil Process, Inmate Medical Service and Warrant Services
  • Oversaw 182 employees and a $9 million budget
  • Implemented inmate skill development programs, including engraving services and food service certification

Captain – Chief of Detention Administration

Clay County Sheriff's Office
08.2015 - 12.2016
  • Directed administrative functions for Court Services, Inmate Transportation, Civil Process, and Warrant Services

Captain – Chief of Special Operations

Clay County Sheriff's Office
10.2014 - 08.2015
  • Led specialized law enforcement units, including Narcotics, SWAT, Dive Team, Hostage Negotiations, Traffic Enforcement, Crossing Guards and SRO Units

Police Officer, Narcotics Detective

Palatka Police Department
12.1999 - 08.2000
  • Focusing on tri-county drug enforcement operations
  • Appointed as Detective Sergeant – Homicide, Persons Crimes, Property Crimes, FTO and PAL Coordinator

Youth Counselor

Hastings Youth Academy
10.1999 - 12.1999
  • Counselor and mentor for troubled teens serving court ordered sanctions

Various Roles

Putnam County Sheriff's Office
02.1984 - 09.1999
  • Held progressive roles in Patrol, Investigations, Training, and Narcotics
  • Led investigative teams handling major crimes, including Homicides Investigations and Narcotics and Undercover operations
  • Held the ranks of Sergeant and Lieutenant

Timeline

Director of Administration and Business Department, Executive Staff

Clay County Sheriff's Office
10.2020 - Current

Interim Undersheriff, Executive Staff

Clay County Sheriff's Office
08.2020 - 10.2020

Director of Services Department, Executive Staff

Clay County Sheriff's Office
10.2019 - 12.2020

Director of Detention Department, Executive Staff

Clay County Sheriff's Office
12.2016 - 10.2019

Captain – Chief of Detention Administration

Clay County Sheriff's Office
08.2015 - 12.2016

Captain – Chief of Special Operations

Clay County Sheriff's Office
10.2014 - 08.2015

Police Officer, Narcotics Detective

Palatka Police Department
12.1999 - 08.2000

Youth Counselor

Hastings Youth Academy
10.1999 - 12.1999

Various Roles

Putnam County Sheriff's Office
02.1984 - 09.1999

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