Marshal

YourMembership/Partner co; Lakeland (FL); Presencial; USD 148.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Florida Retirement System

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Paid term life insurance

Descripción de la vacante

The Marshal at the Sixth District Court of Appeal, Office of the Marshal in Lakeland, Florida leads security, administration, and IT functions for the court. The role supervises employees, manages budgets, and ensures compliance with state rules and policies while serving as the public information officer and records custodian.

The ideal candidate has a four-year degree (public administration, accounting, criminal justice, or business), a graduate degree preferred, and at least five years in

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field; graduate degree preferred.
• Experience in executive management within law enforcement or similar public sector leadership.
• Knowledge of budgeting, human resources, accounting, purchasing, facilities management, and contracts.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee security, administrative and IT operations for the Marshal’s Office.
• Manage budgets, payroll, accounts payable, and financial records.
• Coordinate with law enforcement agencies and court stakeholders; act as public information officer.
• Supervise staff, recruitment, and HR functions; ensure records custody and compliance.
• Ensure emergency management and safety procedures across the court facilities.

Conocimientos

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Human resources management

Facilities management

IT proficiency

Public administration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree (Public Admin / Accounting / Criminal Justice / Business Admin)

Graduate degree in Public/Business Admin preferred

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Descripción del empleo

TITLE: Marshal – District Court Lakeland Florida

CLOSING DATE: December 4, 2026 FIRST REVIEW DATE: UPON RECEIPT

SALARY: $163,956.60 annually

Resumes will be reviewed upon receipt and applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Candidates selected for further screening will be asked to respond to a written questionnaire, submit references, and complete a State of Florida employment application.

Job Location

Sixth District Court of Appeal, Office of the Marshal, Lakeland, Florida

Position Summary

The Marshal is an executive officer with management authority for the non-judicial components of the Court's operations. The Marshal is appointed by and serves at the discretion of the judges of the Court, receiving general direction from the Chief Judge. The Marshal provides leadership, management, and supervision for the Marshal's Office employees and oversees the day-to-day management of all security and administrative functions including human resources, information technology, facility, and security operations. The Marshal also serves as the Court's public information officer and is the Court's property and administrative records custodian. The Marshal’s Office is a state law enforcement agency, and the Marshal is the agency head.

Typical Duties:

• Ensures the safety of judges, court staff and the public, including the personal protection of judges as necessary at public events or as otherwise directed by the Chief Judge.
• Coordinates with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in order to carry out the security mission.
• Prepares operational budgets, projects estimated costs, anticipates organizational changes and the associated expenditures and prepares annual legislative budget requests.
• Employs controls and sound budget and fiscal management practices, monitoring expenses, maintaining detailed financial records, preparing and certifying payroll, certifying funds to complete the budget year, and monitoring travel expenses and voucher preparation.
• Makes and authorizes purchases necessary for day-to-day operations, and ensures timely payment of all invoices.
• Serves as court liaison with various local and state agencies and departments.
• Serves as custodian of the headquarters and office space occupied by the Court.
• Responsible for emergency management and the implementation and execution of emergency procedures.
• Executes and manages contracts, audits and approves payments, and maintains all administrative records.
• Supervises human resource functions, including recruitment, retention, and payroll.
• Oversees information technology and ensures there are sufficient resources for the maintenance and management of the vital court technology needs.
• Moderate overnight travel within the State of Florida is required.
• Serves as court liaison with various local and state agencies and departments.

Key Requirements

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to ensure security of personnel and facilities, to provide competent and positive executive leadership and administrative management, and to develop a broad organizational vision by setting objectives and strategic planning. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree is required, preferably with course work in public administration, accounting, criminal justice or business administration, and a high level of academic achievement. A graduate degree in public administration or business administration is preferred. Five years of experience in command level/executive management in law enforcement is required. Substantial experience in budget, human resources, accounting, purchasing, facilities management, and the oversight of facilities construction is preferred. A current Florida law enforcement certification or current out of state law enforcement certification and the ability to obtain a Florida certification within six months of hire is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to ensure operational security at all times, including rapidly responding to security threats as they arise.

Ability to organize, supervise, and coordinate the activities of staff engaged in a variety of Court administrative activities.

Ability to express ideas on technical subjects clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Ability to establish priorities and work well with others.

Ability to conduct court business with integrity and confidentiality.

Must have excellent interpersonal skills, tactfulness and diplomacy.

Must have a sufficient understanding of technology and be proficient with computers and software systems such as the Microsoft Office and Adobe suites.

Benefits

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized health insurance plan, optional enrollment in life, dental, and disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.

Special Comments:

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory background check, including a criminal background check, credit history, drug screen, medical physical and neighborhood, work and reference checks.