Sheriff Mascara is statutorily responsible for the administration of law enforcement service in St. Lucie County, managing detention facilities, providing court security, and serving civil process. His duties also include leadership of 590 sworn and civilian members.

A long-time resident of St. Lucie County, Sheriff Mascara is the proud father of two children.

• Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation
• Florida Sheriffs Association (Programs Committee Member)
• Weed and Seed of St. Lucie County
• St. Lucie County Executive Roundtable
• Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches
• Hundred Club of St. Lucie County (Director)
• Exchange Club CASTLE of St. Lucie County (Director)
• Treasure Coast Builders Association
• National Sheriffs Association
• Treasure Coast Chiefs of Police and Sheriff's Association
• Vice Chairman, Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation

• 2009 Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer Award from the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida
• 2004 Citizen of the Year, Elks Lodge 2823
• 2004 and 2002 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, American Legion Post 358
• 2002 Distinguished Citizen Award, Boy Scouts of America Gulf Stream Council
• 1988 Citizen of the Year, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 118

• Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degree, Indian River Community College
• Doctor of Chiropractic degree, Life University
• Graduate, Executive Development Seminar, U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Graduate, National Executive Institute, U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation