Mark Atwood

Mark Atwood is a seasoned law enforcement professional with extensive experience spanning over two decades. Currently serving as a Law Enforcement Investigator II at the Office of the State Attorney for the 20th Judicial Circuit in Florida since June 2023, Mark previously held the position of Police Officer at Florida SouthWestern State College from October 2021 to June 2023. Prior to this, Mark worked as an Investigator-Sergeant with the Illinois Secretary of State Police for over 21 years, and also served as a Corrections Parole Agent II at the Illinois Department of Corrections. Early career roles include Park Police Officer at Naperville Park District and Probation Officer at the Will County Probation Department. Mark's foundational experience began in the United States Marine Corps, where service occurred from September 1988 to August 1992. Mark holds a Master’s degree in Political & Justice Studies from Governors State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Sciences from Illinois State University.