Deputy Sheriff Captain Jose Nunez Jose Nunez has been a dedicated member of the Suffolk Sheriff’s Office since 1996, making notable contributions throughout his career. Of Dominican descent, Nunez brings a rich cultural perspective to his role in law enforcement, enhancing his impact on both the Sheriff's Office and the broader community. Jose Nunez has made history as the first Hispanic in Suffolk County to rise from Deputy Sheriff to Sergeant in 2014, then to Lieutenant in 2021, and most recently to Captain within the Sheriff’s Office. As a respected law enforcement professional, Nunez has played a crucial role in fostering diversity and inclusion by teaching classes on Diversity, Sensitivity, and Multicultural Awareness to new recruits. In his role as the Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Officer, he has been pivotal in managing and addressing these critical issues. His leadership extends beyond departmental duties, as evidenced by his active participation in the Honor Guards and his role as President of the Bronze Shields. His advocacy for his colleagues is also highlighted by his two terms on the Deputy Sheriff P.B.A. Union Board. Nunez's impact extends well beyond his role in law enforcement, showcasing a deep commitment to community service. He has served on the “Suffolk Community College Get There from Here” Advisory Board, which recommends scholarship grants to incoming students. He was actively involved with the Brentwood Compass and Civic Group, preventing youth substance abuse. Additionally, he served as participant and collaborator with Islip Youth Enrichment Services, providing mentoring and outreach services. Moreover, Nunez served as Chair of the Brookhaven Town Hispanic Advisory Board and continues to be actively involved. His dedication to public service has been recognized with numerous commendations, including a Certificate of Appreciation from County Executive Steve Levy for his support of the “Stand Up For The Homeless Initiative” and a Proclamation from Senator Caesar Trunzo in recognition of his public service contributions. Nunez’s commitment to community and youth development is further demonstrated by his efforts to raise $9,000 and chaperone youth from Infant Jesus Parish in Port Jefferson, NY, on a missionary trip to El Salvador.

Learn more about the physical agility requirements when you join the Suffolk County Sheriffs Office as a Deputy Sheriff or Correction Officer. Physical Agility Exam

Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Recruitment Event WITH THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Behind the Badge: Q&A TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024 6:00PM Yaphank Correctional Facility Line Up Room 200 Suffolk Avenue Yaphank, NY 11980 First Name Last Name Email Sign Me Up Thank you for submitting! You will receive an email a few days before the event.

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Deputy Undersheriff Keith L. Taylor Keith L. Taylor, Ed.D has an extensive background in law enforcement and emergency preparedness. His career encompasses a diverse range of positions, including his service as a retired NYPD Sergeant Special Assignment and NYCD Assistant Commissioner. Dr. Taylor has specialized expertise in Weapons of Mass Destruction response from his involvement with the NYPD's Emergency Service Unit (SWAT/Heavy Rescue) and his collaboration with the FBI/NYPD WMD Task Force earned him recognition from then FBI Director Robert Mueller for his role in mitigating a nationally significant incident at the United Nations. Dr. Taylor also served as a Planning Team Manager for the FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Team New York Task Force 1. He was a 9/11 first responder and supervisor of the NYPD Missing Persons Squad and was inducted to the NYPD Honor Legion for his role in chasing and arresting armed bank robbers during a Bronx bank robbery incident. As the assistant commissioner in charge of the NYCD Intelligence Bureau, Dr. Taylor developed and improved policies, standards, evaluation methodologies, and specialized training programs, fostering effective interagency law enforcement coordination at local, state, and federal levels. The Suffolk County Sheriff’s appointed Dr. Taylor as Deputy Undersheriff on May 13, 2024. Dr. Taylor will oversee the agency’s Correction Intelligence Center, Office of Management and Planning, Emergency Management Section, Sheriff’s Anti Trafficking Initiative, and will also liaise with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and the Gilgo Beach Homicide Investigation Task Force. He is the first African American Deputy Undersheriff in the agency’s 341-year history. Dr. Taylor earned a Bachelor of Science from Howard University, and Master of Arts degrees from both City College of New York and the Naval Postgraduate School. His doctorate in education is from Columbia University’s Teachers College. Dr. Taylor holds certifications as an International Association of Emergency Managers board Certified Emergency Manager, a Federal Emergency Management Agency Master Exercise Practitioner, and an American Society of Industrial Security board Certified Protection Professional, underscoring his commitment to excellence in emergency management. He currently works as an adjunct assistant professor of criminal justice at John Jay College.

Learn more about Income Execution and Wage Garnishment enforced by the Civil Enforcement Bureau at the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office. Income Execution | Wage Garnishment An income execution is a type of levy that may be issued against your wages if you fail to resolve your tax debt. It is a legal order that requires you or your employer to pay a portion of your gross wages for taxes you owe from your paycheck/salary. Issued by the NYS Courts, New York State will ask you to voluntarily pay up to 10% of your gross wages each time you're paid. If you don’t make voluntary payments, they will have your employer automatically deduct up to 10% of your gross wages from your paycheck and send it to us. The income execution remains in effect until the outstanding tax liability is satisfied. If you fail to resolve your tax debt, New York State may proceed with collection action by issuing an income execution. They may file a tax warrant before or after we issue the income execution. First, they will send the income execution to the address on file for you (click here to change your address & update your personal information if needed.) Generally, to comply with the income execution, you must: You are required to make the first payment within 20 days of receiving the notice. By law, wage deductions can't exceed ten percent: (10%) of gross income, or twenty five percent (25%) of disposable earnings. You must make payments each time you get paid, whether that's weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, etc. If you don't pay the required amount, your employer must deduct the money from your wages. How to remove an income execution: Pay the bill in full. For more information on income execution and wage garnishments, please visit the New York State Website. For driving directions to the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Civil Enforcement Bureau, click here. New York State Website

Investigator Captain Christopher Guercio Deputy Sheriff Captain Christopher Guercio is the Commanding Officer of the Sheriff’s Office Enforcement Bureau which provides the services of civil enforcement and patrol of Gabreski Airport. In addition, Captain Guercio is the Commanding Officer of the Grants Bureau, the Quartermaster Bureau, and numerous community and department programs. Captain Guercio is a 26 year member of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office. He joined the Sheriff’s Office in June of 1994. Captain Guercio began his career assigned to First District Court and transferred to the Civil Enforcement Bureau in June of 2000. In 2004 he was promoted to Sergeant, supervising both First District Court and the Civil Enforcement Bureau. In June of 2014 he was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to the Enforcement Bureau where he was appointed Commanding Officer. Captain Guercio received his latest promotion in September of 2018, remaining Commanding Officer of the Enforcement Bureau along with the responsibilities of the additional commands. Captain Guercio received his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Dowling College.

Sister Michelle Bremer Chaplain Sister Michelle Bremer is a native of Norwich (The Rose of New England), CT. She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth in January 1962, and received a BA “cum laude” in Spanish, with a minor in Education from Holy Family University in Philadelphia, PA, in addition she holds an MA in Religious Studies with a concentration in Scripture from St. Charles Seminary in Overbrook, PA. During her 56 years as a religious, she has ministered as a classroom teacher, director of the formation, catechist, parish director of faith formation, and most recently as a full-time jail chaplain for 25 years. Her years of service have been carried out in NY, NJ, CT, and Puerto Rico, besides two years in Rome Italy, two in the Philippines, and 14 years in Peru, SA. In her religious community, Sister Michelle's community has participated in various chapters and committees. She has a special interest in and appreciates the wonders of nature and melodious classical music, and loves to sing.

Kevin O'Reilly Kevin J. O’Reilly joined the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office in July of 2019 as Employee Relations Director, where he oversees the human resource functions of the Sheriff’s Office and implements Sheriff’s Office policy related to personnel issues. Kevin also assists in representing the Sheriff at contract negotiations, grievance and arbitration hearings, and labor management meetings. Prior to joining the Sheriff’s Office, Kevin spent 22 years at CA Technologies (formerly Computer Associates) in a variety of human resource, corporate security, and compliance roles. Kevin holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management from SUNY Stony Brook and holds Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and History from Villanova University.

Pastor Alex W. Bryant Chaplain Pastor Alex Bryant is the founding Senior Pastor of Evangelical Praise House of Deliverance, also known as EPHOD Ministries, located in Central Islip, NY. A retired Suffolk County Correction Officer, Pastor Bryant served more than 29 years with the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office working with our inmate population in various capacities. Pastor Bryant also worked for 7 years as a Secure Care Therapy Aide at Central Islip Psychiatric Hospital and Kings Park Psychiatric Hospital. He has also worked at Suffolk Developmental Center where he worked with mentally and developmentally challenged individuals. Pastor Bryant currently works as a consultant for Council For Unity where he encourages at-risk youth to become more productive citizens in the community.

Project Lifesaver is a rapid-response program that aids victims and their families, who wander as a result of cognitive impairments. Project Lifesaver Project Lifesaver is a rapid-response program that aids victims (and their families) who wander as a result of cognitive impairments, or other afflictions. The program combines technology and specially trained Sheriff’s Deputies to locate individuals who have wandered. Project Lifesaver clients wear a “watch-type” wristband transmitter (worn on the wrist, ankle or as a necklace), which emits a tracking signal. When a caregiver calls the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Project Lifesaver line to report that a client has wandered, a search team responds to the wanderer’s area and, while in route, activates the vehicles mobile locator tracking system. A hand-held unit is used to search for clients in areas inaccessible by vehicles. In an emergency, caregivers must immediately notify the: Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Project Lifesaver Emergency Response Line at 631-852-2791 and dial 911. How to Enroll in Project Lifesaver Enrollment applications can be obtained by calling (631) 852-3003. Your enrollment application must be completed and submitted to the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office at 100 Center Drive, Riverhead, NY 11901. Once your application is reviewed, an appointment will be made for a home visit by a Project Lifesaver specialist from the Sheriff’s Office. How to Purchase Project Lifesaver Equipment The purchase of enrollment equipment is coordinated through the Sheriff’s Office once the client’s application is approved. Monthly Maintenance Monthly and/or yearly battery and wristband purchases may be requested by calling the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office at (631) 852-3003. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is Project Lifesaver? Project Lifesaver is a rapid-response program that aids clients (and their families) who wander as a result of cognitive impairments, or other afflictions. Who sponsors Project Lifesaver? Project Lifesaver is sponsored by the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office as well as non-profit organizations who make donations to the Suffolk County Sheriff's Foundation for Project Lifesaver. How does Project Lifesaver work? The program combines technology and specially trained Sheriff’s Deputies to locate individuals who have wandered. Project Lifesaver clients wear a “watch-type” wristband transmitter (worn on the wrist, ankle or as a necklace), which emits a tracking signal. When a caregiver calls the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Project Lifesaver line to report that a client has wandered, a search team responds to the wanderer’s area and, while in route, activates the vehicles mobile locator tracking system. A hand-held unit is used to search for clients in areas inaccessible by vehicles. How long does it take to enroll in Project Lifesaver? Applications can be requested by calling 631-852-3003. A Sheriff’s Deputy will then meet with the potential client/caregiver/family member making certain that the area is safe for the potential client and to assist with the necessary paperwork and instructions. How long does it take for the Project Lifesaver program to begin? Once you have met with a member of the Project Lifesaver Bureau and have the necessary equipment (transmitters take up to 2-4 weeks to ship), the program starts immediately. How is the initial equipment purchased? The purchase of Enrollment Equipment is coordinated through the Sheriff’s Office once the client’s application is approved. How is monthly maintenance equipment purchased? Caregiver purchase requests for batteries and wristbands, for monthly maintenance, can be obtained by calling 631-852-3003, or by email at: lifesaver@suffolkcountyny.gov , or through a registered Project Lifesaver International sponsor, or care facility. What happens if someone wanders? Caregivers must immediately notify the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Project Lifesaver emergency response line (631-852-2791), and dial “911.” Project Lifesaver Bringing Loved Ones Home How long does it take to locate a missing client? Nationally, response times vary, but average under 30 minutes. How frequently should a transmitter battery be changed? Batteries emit a signal every second (24/7) and must be changed monthly. Is the transmitter waterproof? Yes. Clients can shower and swim while wearing the transmitter. Is the client’s transmitting equipment covered by insurance as a medical necessity? Check with your insurance carrier. If necessary, the Sheriff's Office can provide documentation to the insurance carrier that the client in question is enrolled in the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Project Lifesaver Program. What happens if something goes wrong with my equipment? Call the Sheriff’s Office Project Lifesaver line immediately (631-852-2791). What happens if the transmitter is lost? Call the Sheriff’s Office Project Lifesaver line immediately (631-852-2791). Are there other Project Lifesaver programs? Project Lifesaver began in the Sheriff’s Office, Chesapeake, Virginia in 1999 and is now in over 1,300 Sheriff and Police agencies across the United States, Canada and Australia. Is there a guarantee that a person wearing a Project Lifesaver transmitter will be located? Client searches involve different variables and incidents are unpredictable. In over 3,000 reported searches, Project Lifesaver agencies have achieved a 100% success rate. The Sheriff’s Office feels Project Lifesaver equipment and established procedures greatly increases the likelihood of “Bringing Your Loved Ones Home” safely. Submit Thank you for your request. Someone will contact you shortly.

Learn more about the hiring process all officers go through to join the Suffolk County Sheriffs Office as a Deputy Sheriff or Correction Officer. HIRING PROCESS STEP 01 Register to take the exam through the Suffolk County Department of Civil Service STEP 02 Attend one of our orientation seminars to learn more about career opportunities. STEP 03 Pass the Physical Agility Exam (otherwise known as the Coopers Standard Test). STEP 04 Pass a medical evaluation. STEP 05 Pass a background investigation and interview. STEP 06 Pass a written psychological examination and interview. STEP 07 Receive an offer letter of employment and start your academy training.