Chief Administrative Officer Keith W. Morris has been with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office since 2001.  Prior to being employed with this agency, he has served with the Panama City Police Department; Polk County Sheriff's Office; Escambia County Sheriff's Office; and the State of Florida, Department of Insurance, State Fire Marshal's Office.  He has served as a Deputy Sheriff; Fire and Arson Investigator; Internal Affairs Investigator; Training Director; School Resource Officer; Crime Scene Investigator; Evidence Technician; Fraud & Forgery Investigator; Field Training Officer; Grant Coordinator and Programs Manager.  Chief Administrative Officer Morris has held the rank of Corporal and Sergeant with the Escambia County Sheriff's Office and is currently the Chief Administrative Officerr and second in command with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office.

Chief Administrative Officer Morris holds an Associate of Science Degree in Legal Assisting; Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice; and a Masters Degree in Public Administration.

Department of Administration: Commanded by a Chief Administrative Officer, this department is responsible for providing administrative and logistical support to all other operational functions throughout the agency. This component also commands the departmental support sections including:

Fiscal Affairs
Purchasing
Human Resources
Information Technology

Administrative Services

Professional Standards

Internal Affairs

Public Information

Legal Services

Grants

 

 

Contact Information:

Keith W. Morris, Chief Administrative Officer
Office - (850) 983-1215
Fax - (850) 981-2115

Administrative Assistant:
Mrs. Tamie M. Peterson
Office - (850) 981-2114
Fax - (850) 981-2115