Special Operations Commander

The Mission of the Special Operations Division is to provide for a safe community and improve the quality of life for all people within Levy County boundaries. Special operations includes any mission that requires duties above and beyond basic law enforcement services to include, but not limited to, Special Weapons and Tactics, Tactical Field Communications, Dive Rescue and Marine Unit Operations.

The Special Operations Commander is responsible for the operations of these specialized units and operations. The Special Operations Commander, based upon his-her tactical skills and leadership abilities appoints the team leaders. The team leaders are under the direct supervision of the Special Operations Commander. The team leaders are in command of the team while at the scene of an incident or training session in the absence of the Special Operations Commander. The Special Operations team leaders may be of any rank within the department, as rank has no bearing on Special Operations Group functions.

The Special Operations Commander is responsible for the overall supervision of Special Operation personnel and other members of the team. The Special Operations Commander position is generally administrative at the scene of a mission supervising the overall operation of the team from the inner perimeter tactical command post. The Special Operations Commander can be deployed operationally if assistance is needed in the field.