Sheriff Joe Nugent

Party Affiliation:  Democrat

Birthplace:  New Jersey

Born:  May 3, 1956

Education/Degrees:

•     Miramar High School
•     Florida State University:  B.S. in Criminology (1977)

Law Enforcement Education:

•     Gulf Coast Community College
•     Law Enforcement Standards (1987)
•     1,500+ hours of Law Enforcement Instruction and Training

Spouse Name: Becky

Number of Children:  2

Career Background:

•     1987-1990 Deputy, Gulf County Sheriff's Office
•     1990-1995 Sergeant Shift Supervisor, Port St. Joe Police Department
•     1995-2007 Chief Deputy, Gulf County Sheriff's Office
•     2007 Appointed Sheriff of Gulf County