Deputy Marshal - District Court

State Courts System Working Title: DEPUTY MARSHAL - DISTRICT COURT - 22012186 Pay Plan: State Courts System Position Number: 22012186 Salary: AGENCY TO UPDATE Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State Courts System is seeking a Deputy Marshal - District Court to safeguard judges, staff and visitors and to protect the court facilities in Florida. The role includes screening visitors, monitoring CCTV, patrolling the grounds, and handling emergencies with professional discretion.

Responsibilities also include assisting training for security personnel and performing related clerical duties as needed. This is a full-time state position requiring licensure and background checks.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Florida Driver’s License and an active Florida Law Enforcement Certification.
• No felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.
• Must be at least 19 years of age, high school graduate or equivalent, and pass physical, drug screen and background check.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate security systems, CCTV, X-ray and metal detectors, and fire safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Secure judges, employees, visitors and the court facility and grounds.
• Screen visitors and monitor activity using CCTV and other equipment.
• Patrol premises and respond to emergencies; manage security incidents.
• Assist with training of security personnel and perform related clerical tasks.

Skills

Security systems operation

CCTV surveillance

Firearms handling

Communications

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Requisition No: 883158 Agency: State Courts System Working Title: DEPUTY MARSHAL - DISTRICT COURT - 22012186 Pay Plan: State Courts System Position Number: 22012186 Salary: AGENCY TO UPDATE Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool

This is responsible work providing for the security of judges, employees, visitors, court building and grounds. The position is responsible for screening visitors, monitoring activity utilizing video surveillance equipment, patrolling building and grounds, managing emergency situations, assisting with training of security personnel, and performing related clerical tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid State of Florida Driver’s License and an active Florida Law Enforcement (Police) Certification.
• No conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.
• No dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Must be at least 19 years of age, and a high school graduate, or its equivalent, and pass physical examination, drug screen and background check.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of and ability to operate sophisticated computer operated security system for card key access, operate and monitor CCTV, and operate X-ray, metal detection, and fire safety equipment.
• Knowledge of facility subsystems and ability to detect failures and hazardous situations.
• Ability to use a firearm, incapacitate and handcuff safely and responsibly.
• Ability to dependably perform assignments without close supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with court visitors and court personnel.
• Ability to work harmoniously in a group setting.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

The Third District Court of Appeal is a Drug Free Workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.