Sr. Deputy Ryan Martinez started as an intern for the Sheriff’s Office in 2011 while obtaining his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Johnson & Wales University Denver. He was hired as a Detention Specialist in 2012. Sr. Deputy Martinez attended Flatrock Regional Training Academy in 2017. Sr. Deputy Martinez was a Field Training Officer, SWAT Crisis Negotiator, Peer Support Member, and Explorer Advisor. Sr. Deputy Martinez became the agency recruiter in 2022 and strives to assist individuals interested in Law Enforcement with the hiring process and find their path through this amazing career.