Brad E. Embry is proud to serve the community of Okaloosa County. Learn more about his education and professional history below.
Education
University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
- Major: Master of Science in Administration
- Specialization: Government Acquisition and Contract Administration
Troy University / Troy State University, Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Major: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
- Minor: Psychology
Okaloosa Walton Community College / Northwest Florida State College, Niceville, FL
- Major: Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
- Occupational Certification: Florida Law Enforcement Officer Basic Training
Professional Certifications Earned During Career
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Certified Inspector General (CIG)
- Association of Inspectors General
Certified Inspector General Investigator (CIGI)
- Association of Inspectors General
Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA)
- Association of Inspectors General
Certified Economic Crime Forensic Examiner (CECFE)
- National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C)
Professional Work Experience
Okaloosa County Clerk of Circuit Court
- Chief of Staff, 2023 – 2024
- Inspector General, 2018 – 2023
- Inspector General Investigator/ Auditor, 2015 – 2018
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
- Special Agent, Major Crimes Division, 2013 – 2015
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office
- Investigator, Criminal Investigations Division, 2006 – 2013
- Deputy Sheriff, Youth Services Division, 2002 – 2006
- Deputy Sheriff, Special Enforcement Division, 2001 – 2002
- Deputy Sheriff, Uniform Patrol Division, 1998 – 2002
- Deputy Sheriff, Part-Time, 1997 – 1998