Escambia County is pleased to recognize Sgt. Angelique Parker, Lead Environmental Enforcement Officer in the Environmental Code Enforcement Division of the Natural Resources Management Department, as the October 2026 Employee of the Month. Sgt. Parker was recognized with a proclamation at the Oct. 1 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Sgt. Parker celebrates a career milestone with Escambia County this month, reaching 20 years of service on Oct. 2. In her role as Lead Environmental Enforcement Officer, she is responsible for supervising Code Enforcement Officers, performing site inspections for potential environmental code violations, issuing notices of violations and civil citations, preparing and presenting cases for quasi-judicial hearings, and more.
“I’m proud to recognize Angelique as the Employee of the Month and celebrate all the great work she does for Escambia County,” Natural Resources Management Director Chips Kirschenfeld said. “She has numerous qualities that benefit the Code Enforcement Division and Escambia County, from her stabilizing presence to the respect she shows residents when dealing with difficult situations. We are thankful for her 20 years of service to the citizens of Escambia County, and we truly appreciate the hard work and dedication she has consistently demonstrated throughout her career.”
In addition, Sgt. Parker ensures Code Enforcement Officers have completed all necessary training and attend training sessions required by the Florida Association of Code Enforcement. She has also earned several certifications from the Florida Association of Code Enforcement, including Fundamentals of Code Enforcement, Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement, Officer Safety and Field Applications, and Legal Issues. These certifications help her stay up to date on statewide code enforcement regulations, allowing her to assist citizens accurately and efficiently.
As part of her leadership role, Sgt. Parker consistently displays a professional demeanor, positive attitude, and a strong understanding of Escambia County’s code of ordinances and state statutes. These qualities are reflected in her interactions with residents and other county departments, and her efforts to foster collaboration have resulted in significant improvements to both internal processes and customer service to residents.
“I am honored and grateful to be selected as the October Employee of the Month for Escambia County,” Sgt. Parker said. “After 20 years with the county and working with the Environmental Enforcement Department, I can honestly say that I am proud of the work we do and the people I have had the privilege of working alongside. I am fortunate to be part of such a fantastic group of people who support one another and make our department feel like family. I appreciate this recognition and would like to thank the Board of County Commissioners and my coworkers for this honor. It means a great deal to me, and I am thrilled to accept it."

Sgt. Angelique Parker, Lead Environmental Enforcement Officer in the Environmental Code Enforcement Division of the Natural Resources Management Department, was recognized as the October Employee of the Month with a proclamation at the Oct. 1 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
