Recruitment Staff

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Robert Smith

Lieutenant

Lieutenant Robert Smith began his career with the Broward Sheriff's Office as a deputy in the Department of Law Enforcement in February of 2002. He spent 12 years as a Road Patrol Deputy in the Central Broward/Lauderdale Lakes District. During that time, he served as a Truancy Liaison Deputy, a CIT Deputy and he served a period as the long-term OIC for the district. He also worked briefly in the Port Everglades District and Weston District prior to being promoted to Sergeant in March 2016. After being promoted, he served as a Road Patrol Sergeant in the Pompano Beach District and Weston District. In addition, he served as an investigative sergeant in the Internal Affairs Division and served as a supervisor in both the International Airport District and the Special Events and Logistics Unit. Lieutenant Smith was promoted to the position of Lieutenant in January 2021 and was assigned to the Recruitment Unit where he currently serves. Lieutenant Smith earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Advertising from the University of Florida. He has also taken graduate-level courses at Arizona State University. Lieutenant Smith completed the FBI LEEDA Trilogy Course, and he is a 2023 graduate of the University of Louisville's 92nd Command Officer Development Course.

Email: Robert_Smith@sheriff.org

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Diana Reid

Deputy

Deputy Diana Reid began her career with the Broward Sheriff's Office in February 1998. She previously worked in the Main Jail - Central Intake and the courthouse. She has worked various assignments such as transportation, booking and the Baker Act Unit. She was reassigned to the Recruitment Unit in 2022. Deputy Reid obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice from Florida Memorial University.

Email: Diana_Reid@sheriff.org

Phone: 954-298-4469

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Christopher Barrera

Deputy

Deputy Christopher Barrera began his career as a Detention Deputy in October 2004. Deputy Barrera has dedicated his 18 years of experience to ensuring security within the various detention facilities and providing proper care and maintaining custody of the incarcerated population. He has served in several specialized units including the Emergency Response Unit, Extraditions Unit, Security Threat Group and the Crisis Intervention Team. During his tenure with the Broward Sheriff's Office Department of Detention, Deputy Barrera has worked in the following facilities: Main Jail, Central Intake-Booking, Mental Health Court, Drug Court, satellite booking facilities and the Joseph V. Conte Facility. 

Email: Christopher_Barrera@sheriff.org

Phone: 954-298-3980