Col. Michael Koceja is the highest ranking officer at the Norfolk Sheriff's Office. He plans, implements, directs and supervises the NSO's programs, activities and personnel and is in charge in the absence of the Sheriff. Col. Koceja also develops, disseminates, and monitors policies and procedures. He provides overall support for the Sheriff and oversees budgetary considerations.

Col. Koceja has been with the Norfolk Sheriff's Office since November of 1987. Before that, he served in the United States Marine Corps for five years - in the infantry division, special security forces, and within various divisions as administrative chief responsible for organization, supervision, and delegation of duties.

Col. Koceja graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Criminal Justice from St. Leo University with a minor in Human Resources. He has earned numerous awards and accommodations for his law enforcement expertise, including the NSO's meritorious service award and the Norfolk Fire Rescue Citizen Lifesaving Award.