Timothy Roufa Introduction Certified general law enforcement, firearms, first aid, vehicle operations, defensive tactics, and human diversity instructorHolds the rank of Major and Chief Technology Officer for the largest statewide law enforcement agency in FloridaServed as an Assistant Chief Training Officer and a police academy instructor Experience Tim is a writer on the topic criminology. He contributed his law enforcement expertise through over 200 written articles over more than five years.In his more than 14 years of law enforcement, training, and management experience, Tim has worked closely with all facets of the criminal justice system.He has held several different positions as he increased in rank, having served as a road patrol officer, Traffic Homicide Investigator, first-line field supervisor, and manager of supervisory personnel.He is an instructor certified in firearms, first aid, defensive tactics, human diversity, and driving skills.Roufa has also served as the recruitment coordinator for his agency, gaining firsthand knowledge of the hiring practices and recruiting techniques of police agencies across the United States. Education Tim Roufa holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Florida State University. He also holds instructor certifications from the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, and several advanced training certificates in the areas of investigation and management. LiveAbout and Dotdash Meredith LiveAbout, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a reference site focused on entertainment, activities, and hobbies. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Timothy Roufa What Does a Forensic Toxicologist Do? A Career as a Secret Service Agent What Is Law Enforcement Availability Pay? What Is Criminology? How to Become a Police Officer Learn About Criminal Justice Military Law Enforcement Careers Police Officer Certification Exam Study Help What Do Probation and Community Control Officers Do? Law Enforcement Technology Officer Job Information Coast Guard Investigative Service Special Agent Career Profile NTSB Aviation Accident Investigator Starter Jobs in the Criminal Justice System How to Become a Digital Forensic Examiner U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Job Information Polygraph Exams and Pre-Employment Screening in Law Enforcement Department of State Diplomatic Security Special Agent Being a Forensic Ballistics Expert Become an ATF Special Agent Modern History of Forensic Science Forensic Computer and Digital Forensics What Degree Do You Need for a Forensic Science Career? Criminal Justice Careers That Don't Require a Degree Federal Government Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Careers