Orange County Government

Celebrating Excellence in Prevention! ?? Congratulations to the Orange County Drug-Free Community Coalition (DFCC) for receiving the 2024 Dose of Prevention Challenge Award from CADCA. This honor recognizes DFCC’s impactful work during Red Ribbon Week 2024, the nation's largest drug abuse prevention campaign. Highlights from the week include: ? Reaching over 50,000 students with prevention education. ? Providing funding to nine Orange County Public Schools for drug-free initiatives. ? Engaging 60,000+ residents with educational workshops, contests, and drug take-back events. This achievement reflects the commitment and collaboration of the entire Orange County community. Thank you to our incredible community partners for making this possible! ??

A second chance starts with the right support! ?? Dozens of inmates set to be released within 90 days attended our Internal Resource Fair, hosted by the Community Corrections Division. The fair provided valuable opportunities for networking and assistance with job searches, substance abuse support, and housing. At OCCD, our goal is to reduce recidivism by helping inmates transition back into the community. The fair is one way we connect them with the resources and tools they need to succeed after release.

This week is all about protecting YOU! Orange County is celebrating National Consumer Protection Week (March 2-8, 2025) — and we’re kicking it off with a proclamation from the Board of County Commissioners. Learn how to protect yourself as a consumer and explore the resources available to you at: https://bit.ly/3EV16KF

Did you know our Corrections Honor Guard is just one of the specialized teams in our Corrections Department???? With a career as a Correctional Officer, you have the chance to join various specialty units, including: ? Special Response Team (SRT) ? Honor Guard Unit ? K-9 Unit ? Transportation Team ? Security Intelligence Unit (SIU) ? And more! Visit www.ocfl.net/careers and apply under ‘Non-Certified Corr Officer Trainee’ to start your career as a Correctional Officer. Additional Orange County Corrections positions are also open!??

Thank you, Orange County, for safely disposing of your household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronics at last week's community collection event! If you missed out, or have more waste, you don't have to wait until our next event. HHW is accepted at no charge at the Orange County Landfill and Porter Transfer Station, Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Learn more at www.ocfl.net/HHW.

Meet some of our amazing Corrections employees that we are spotlighting to wrap up #BlackHistoryMonth! OCCD is happy to celebrate Black History Month and its values, this month and all year long. It is an acknowledgment of the many and meaningful contributions of African Americans to our culture, politics, economy and society. This year’s theme, African Americans and Labor, focuses on the work of African Americans in all jobs and trades. Check out some of the amazing accomplishments of our OCCD employees throughout their careers.

?? Congratulations to Charles Gentry on reaching an incredible milestone of 30 years of service with Orange County Government! As a Foreman overseeing the Bithlo Maintenance unit, Charles has contributed to numerous major projects, including the University Boulevard Median Opening and Blanchard Park Drainage Improvement. Thank you, Charles, for three decades of outstanding service and hard work! ????

Orange County Utilities is hiring the Assistant Manager for the Water Division! Join our dynamic department where you’ll lead water production and laboratory staff to deliver high quality and reliable service to our customers. We’re seeking a water professional with industry and supervisory experience who will ? Plan and coordinate water quality operations, laboratory, and conservation programs to achieve efficiency and economy ? Develop and implement strategic goals and tactical plans for long-term success ? Perform data analysis and prepare reports ? Promote the division throughout the industry, including at community and board meetings Benefits include generous time off and paid holidays, low-cost insurance, excellent retirement options, employee wellness programs, and long-term stability provided by a strong industry. For complete details about this opportunity, including requirements and preferences, visit https://lnkd.in/euzVXQWZ

“Providing the physical space for bikes isn’t only critical, it also signals to the driving public that bicyclists are welcome here and prioritizes their safety,” asserted Emily Bush, executive director, Bike/Walk Central Florida. Learn how we're making Orange County roads safer and more functional through the Accelerated Transportation Safety Program. ?? https://lnkd.in/e2PZPNZR

Did you know that February is Random Acts of Kindness month????? Our OCCD Community Corrections Division took the charge to heart—creating a calendar with a suggested act of kindness for every single day of the month. They also celebrated the month by providing the opportunity for staff to purchase random acts of kindness appreciation tokens to share treats with colleagues. Items included special cups, candies, cards and adorable plush teddy bears. Here’s to more acts of kindness year-round!??