Meet the Sheriff's Staff

Chief Deputy David Sklarek joined the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office in 1984 after serving in the United States Marine Corps. He has worked in many areas of the Sheriff’s Office including Judicial Services, Patrol and Criminal Investigations. As the supervisor of the Training Unit, his responsibilities included the management of mandatory certification, in-service and advanced training for all sworn officers. Chief Sklarek is a state-certified instructor in firearms, defensive tactics and general subjects specializing in officer survival and high-risk tactical training. A member, team leader and commander of the agency’s SWAT team for a number of years, Chief Sklarek served as a SWAT instructor and as regional representative to the Florida SWAT Association. He has been involved with many special events in our county such as World Cup 1994, Summer Olympics 1996 and the Special Olympics. Chief Sklarek also has served as coordinator for visits of dignitaries to this area, including Presidents and Vice Presidents of the United States. Chief Sklarek graduated from St. Cloud High School and Valencia Community College. He is a graduate of Columbia College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice.