Dear Ventura Families,

My name is Deputy Hector Pallares, the School Resource Officer for Ventura Elementary.  I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1996 right after I graduated high school and remained on active duty until my retirement in 2015.  I was sworn in as a Deputy Sheriff at the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office in 2016 after completing the law enforcement academy at the Valencia School of Public Safety and worked in the Patrol Division before being assigned to the School Safety Division this year as the School Resource Officer for Ventura Elementary.

I want to assure you of my commitment to the welfare of your children.  As the School Resource Officer, the security of this school and safety of everyone within its walls are my only priorities.  With my knowledge, experience, and training, my goal is to provide a safe environment in which your children can learn and grow. 

If you ever have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.