Bobby Smith

Bobby is a Lieutenant with the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, previously serving as a Patrol Sergeant, Watch Commander, East Region Patrol Commander, Assistant Director of the Seminole County Law Enforcement and Corrections Academy, Field Training Lieutenant and currently serves as the Commander of the Civil Process Section at the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.

Bobby was introduced to law enforcement through the Explorer Program in 1996. He is a United States Marine Corps Veteran and joined the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office in 2006 as a Deputy Sheriff. 

Bobby has re-joined his Explorer program, serving as an Advisor since 2009. He is the agency coordinator and lead instructor for the Teen Driver Challenge program and is active with his agency as an instructor in multiple disciplines, including high-liability instruction.  He serves on numerous veteran-related boards and foundations on behalf of Sheriff Dennis Lemma.

Bobby earned a Bachelor’s degree in Law Enforcement Administration and a Master’s degree in Organization Management with a specialization in Human Resource Management.

Bobby is a graduate of the Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute’s Senior Leadership Program, Class 20, the Florida Sheriff’s Association Commander’s Academy, Class 13 and the 102^nd session of the Command Officers Development Course through the University of Louisville.

Bobby is married to Molly, who is also a Sergeant at the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. They reside in the community of Geneva in Seminole County with their three dogs. Bobby is an avid outdoors enthusiast, kayaker, runner and motorcycle rider.