Court Marshal & Operations Director

Scottsdale Police Department; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 148,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marshal of the Sixth District Court of Appeal in Lakeland, Florida, leads the Marshal's Office, overseeing security, administrative operations, IT, and facilities. The role serves as public information officer and records custodian, with authority over court security and staff management.

Requires a four-year degree and five years of command-level experience in law enforcement, plus Florida certification or eligibility to obtain within six months. Occasional travel within Florida is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; public/administration focus preferred.
• Five years of executive management in law enforcement required.
• Current Florida law enforcement certification or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of judges, court staff and the public.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal law enforcement.
• Prepare operational budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Oversee information technology and security operations.
• Serve as court liaison with agencies.
• Oversee facilities and administrative records.
• Moderate overnight travel within Florida.

Skills

Operational security

Staff supervision

Clear communication

Prioritization

Integrity & confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Tech literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Job description

The Marshal of the Sixth District Court of Appeal in Lakeland, Florida, leads the Marshal's Office, overseeing security, administrative operations, IT, and facilities. The role serves as public information officer and records custodian, with authority over court security and staff management.

Requires a four-year degree and five years of command-level experience in law enforcement, plus Florida certification or eligibility to obtain within six months. Occasional travel within Florida is expected.