Stydmon Scott
West Palm Beach
Summary
Sergeant Stydmon R. Scott Sr. was born in sunny West Palm Beach, Florida, and currently serves as a Sergeant with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Correctional Division. With over eleven years of dedicated law enforcement experience, Sergeant Scott brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to public safety.
In his role, Sergeant Scott is responsible for the direct supervision of staff, assigning duties, reviewing reports, monitoring performance, maintaining logs, writing evaluations, and managing shift rosters. He acts as a vital liaison between frontline personnel and upper administration, ensuring clear and efficient communication of policy changes and facility updates. Additionally, he enforces departmental policies and procedures, manages and controls inmates, monitors detainees and security systems, and maintains order and safety within the facility.
Throughout his career, Sergeant Scott has developed essential skills critical to maintaining public safety and delivering effective law enforcement services. He is an active member of the Security Threat Intelligence Unit (Gang Unit), contributing his expertise in combating gang-related issues.
Sergeant Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Bethune-Cookman University. He further advanced his education with two master’s degrees from Nova Southeastern University: a Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Behavioral Science and a Master of Human Services with a concentration in Child Protection. This combination of academic achievement and practical experience provides him with a deep understanding of the legal and procedural frameworks essential to his work.
He is a proud member of several professional organizations, including the Florida Sheriff’s Association, the American Correctional Association, the American Jail Association, Corrections USA, the Police Benevolent Association, and the Fraternal Order of Police Jim Folgleman Lodge #50.
Passionate about the community he serves, Sergeant Scott is dedicated to giving back and upholding the values he lives by. He firmly believes in the principle: "Train a child up in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it," as well as the guiding philosophy, "To whom much is given, much is required."
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff Correctional Officer Sergeant
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
08.2025 - Current
Leadership & Supervision
- Provide direct supervision of correctional deputies, ensuring compliance with agency policies, post orders, and legal standards.
- Assign posts, manage schedules, and ensure adequate staffing levels for housing units, intake, medical, and other facility areas.
- Act as the shift supervisor, taking command in the absence of lieutenants or higher-ranking staff.
- Oversee housing units, inmate movement, visitation, and facility operations to maintain security and order.
- Ensure inmate discipline is enforced fairly and according to policy, including approving disciplinary reports.
- Monitor and evaluate inmate programs, services, and rehabilitation efforts.
- Take command during emergencies (riots, fights, medical crises, fires, escapes, etc.), coordinating staff response and ensuring safety.
- Conduct investigations into inmate misconduct, disturbances, or staff-related incidents.
- Prepare and review incident, use-of-force, and disciplinary reports for accuracy and compliance.
- Mentor, coach, and train new deputies in jail procedures, report writing, inmate supervision, and professional conduct.
- Conduct staff evaluations and recommend corrective actions or commendations.
- Reinforce professionalism, ethics, and accountability among correctional deputies.
- Serve as the approving authority for shift-level paperwork, logs, and reports.
- Communicate with higher command staff about ongoing issues, facility needs, or personnel matters.
- Coordinate with classification, medical, and mental health staff to address inmate concerns.
- Ensure operations comply with laws, court orders, and constitutional rights of inmates.
- Act as a liaison between correctional staff, administration, and outside agencies during inspections or audits.
- Represent the facility in hearings, investigations, or grievance processes when required.
Deputy Sheriff - Corrections
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
05.2019 - Current
- Manage keys, chemicals, and equipment, ensuring facility security and compliance.
- Monitor detainees and security systems, maintaining order and safety.
- Conduct thorough investigations of unusual activities, enhancing facility security.
- Facilitate inmate movements and program participation, supporting rehabilitation efforts.
- Document activities and incidents meticulously, ensuring accurate records.
Evidence Processing Technician
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Develop latent prints through the use of various powder and/or physical and chemical means.
- Collection and documentation of latent prints through lifting and photography.
- Swabbing of evidence for the collection of DNA and using the alternative light source to screen for trace evidence and biological material.
- Writes reports and maintains statistical data on findings.
- Testifies as an expert witness on all aspects of Evidence Processing Technician duties when required.
- Maintains and stocks equipment or supplies in the crime scene processing areas, including the garage and drying room.
- Completes special projects when assigned by the supervisor.
Deputy Sheriff - Corrections
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Control and Maintain keys, chemicals, equipment, and supplies.
- Read and review post orders, policies, and emergency and evacuation procedures.
- Improve job skills and knowledge by attending in-service trainings.
- Maintain visual contact and control of detainees.
- Operate and monitor electronic locking control panels, emergency doors, and security systems.
- Patrol assigned area to protect life and property, and to prevent and suppress crime within the correctional facility.
- Investigate unusual actions, odors, and sounds.
- Move inmates to their housing units, and effectuate their evacuation as necessary.
- Talk informally with inmates while on duty to receive complaints, tips, or reports of inmate rule violations.
- Prevent unauthorized inmate communication, and confiscate illegal materials and contraband.
- Conduct cell searches, and pat search inmates.
- Prepare incident and disciplinary reports as necessary.
- Utilize protective equipment.
- Assist other staff by responding to incidents and emergencies.
Customs Protection Officer
G4S Secure Solutions
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Ensure the clients safety and security at all times.
- Protect client in a professional manner.
- Observe and report all activity taken place.
- Write incident reports and keep chronological log update.
- Display the ability to remain professional and calm during times when unorthodox and unprofessional behavior is demonstrated by others.
Intern
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Probation and Community Corrections
09.2013 - 11.2013
- Learn the roles and duties of a juvenile probation officer.
- Gained a personal relationship with cliental and their parents.
- Answered multi-line telephone system.
- Greeted guests and families visiting the facility.
- Assisted in making referrals to programs for the youth. Programs that would ensure the youth proper treatment to function more efficiently in society.
- Produced and updated warrants for juveniles.
- Utilized the JJIS system to review previous legal charges.
- Attended monthly staff meetings.
- Communicated with and provided information for the Clerk of Courts.
- Complied with State laws, rules, and regulations.
Education
Masters of Human Services - Child Protection
Nova Southeastern University
12.2020
Masters of Science - Criminal Justice
Nova Southeastern University
06.2017
Corrections Basic Recruit Training program - Certified Correctional Officer Certificate
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, Florida01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethune-Cookman University
12.2013
High School - undefined
Palm Beach Lakes Community High School
05.2009
Post-Graduate Certificate - Justice Studies
HarvardX
Cambridge, MA 08-2025
Skills
- NCIC/FCIC certified
- Microsoft Office
- Typing
- Communication
- Cultural awareness
- Leadership
- Empathy
- Compassion
- Security Threat Intelligence
- Corrections
- Law Enforcement
- Evidence Processing
- Latent print development
- DNA collection
- Report writing
- Crisis Intervention Training Certified
- Experienced
- Security Threat Intelligence Unit
- Florida Gang Investigator Certified
- Field Training Officer Certified
LANGUAGES
English
Highly proficient
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Community Involvement
- Connecting The World With The Word Ministries - Youth Counselor
- Men of Tomorrow Youth Group - Mentor
- Bethune Cookman University Alumni Association - Member
- Delta Delta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc - Member
- Pride of Palm Beach #447 Prince Hall Masonic Lodge - Member
- Masud Temple #69 Prince Hall Shriners - Member
- Palm Beach County Fraternal Order of Police, Jim Fogleman Lodge #50 Inc. - Member
- American Jail Association - Member
- American Correctional Association - Member
- Corrections USA - Member
- Florida Gang Investigators Association - Member
- Awards and Accolades
- Bethune Cookman University 40 under 40 Award
- PBSO Corrections Deputy of The Month January 2024
- Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce Corrections Officer of the year 2024
- PBSO Corrections Deputy of The Year 2024
- Security Threat Intelligence Unit Commendation 2024
- Corrections USA Valor of Honor 2025
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff Correctional Officer Sergeant
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
08.2025 - Current
Deputy Sheriff - Corrections
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
05.2019 - Current
Evidence Processing Technician
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
01.2018 - 05.2019
Deputy Sheriff - Corrections
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
01.2014 - 01.2018
Customs Protection Officer
G4S Secure Solutions
01.2014 - 06.2014
Intern
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Probation and Community Corrections
09.2013 - 11.2013
Masters of Science - Criminal Justice
Nova Southeastern University
Corrections Basic Recruit Training program - Certified Correctional Officer Certificate
Palm Beach State College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethune-Cookman University
High School - undefined
Palm Beach Lakes Community High School
Masters of Human Services - Child Protection
Nova Southeastern University
Post-Graduate Certificate - Justice Studies
HarvardX
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