Robert Fransen, Captain

Captain Fransen was born in Chicago, Illinois, and relocated to the Tampa Bay area in 1990. He began his career with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in 2002 at the age of 20. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Leo University and has both attended and instructed numerous advanced and leadership courses throughout his career.

Over the course of his tenure with HCSO, Captain Fransen has served in a variety of supervisory roles within the Department of Detention Services, including assignments as an Administrative Sergeant and Shift Commander.

Since his promotion to Captain in 2019, he has served as Deputy Division Commander in each of the three Jail Divisions and previously served as the Chair of the Facility Security Deputy Leadership Committee, where he oversaw initiatives aimed at enhancing facility safety, improving operational efficiency, and developing future leaders within the agency. He currently oversees the Field Training Program for the Department of Detention Services.