Ops Deputy Marshal - Supreme Court

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Date:
Oct 15, 2026

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Requisition No:885750

Agency:
State Courts System

Working Title:

OPS DEPUTY MARSHAL - SUPREME COURT -

Salary Range

$28.85 per hour

Job Description

* This is a 29-hour per week hire with primary hours of midnight/weekend shifts.

As a law enforcement officer, the essential function of the position within the organization is to provide state-wide safety and security to justices, court employees, and court building(s) and grounds. This position is responsible for providing the security of the building and grounds, property, and occupants of the Florida Supreme Court. The Deputy Marshal is a law enforcement officer and must comply with s.

943.13, F.S., and is responsible for operating X‑ray and metal detection equipment, fire safety system, integrated card access and surveillance system. In addition, the Deputy Marshal is assigned significant work in administering one or more of the following court security support functions:
Dignitary protection, intelligence, security system management, coordination of training, emergency management, and equipment supply and accountability.

The Deputy Marshal is required to work non‑operational hours of the court, i.e., weekends, holidays, and nights. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Deputy Marshal Supervisor or Chief Deputy Marshal. The Deputy Marshal is a “deputy” of the Marshal of the Supreme Court as referenced in Sections 25.251, and 25.271, F.S. The Deputy Marshal has state‑wide arrest powers while on official Court business.

The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Screens visitors to the Supreme Court building utilizing x‑ray, metal detectors, and scanning equipment to ensure absence of dangerous materials or weapons.
• Monitors activity in the courthouse and on the grounds using video surveillance equipment.
• Performs periodic patrols of building and grounds to ensure safety and security of area of responsibility.
• Provides assistance with fire safety and emergency evacuations and drills in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Interacts with the public, fellow workers, and other occupants of the building, providing information/directives and assistance as required.
• Assists with training of new security personnel as directed and provides assistance with difficult situations.
• Performs clerical tasks, such as writing incident reports, responding to e-mails, making journal entries into the computer security system, or maintaining records.
• Provide for the pursuit, apprehension, and arrest of violators and suspected violators of the law while performing official court duties.
• Provide dignitary protection duties for justices and assigned court employees.

Education and Training Guidelines

Education Refers to job specific training and education that is recommended for entry into the position. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year‑for‑year basis.

High school diploma or GED.

Experience Refers to the amount of related work experience that is recommended for entry into the position that would result in reasonable expectation that the person can perform the required tasks. Additional relevant education may substitute …

• Licenses, Training, Certifications, and Registrations
  
  Required:
  
  Refers to professional, state, or federal licenses, training, certifications, or registrations required to enter the position.
• Requires a valid State of Florida Driver’s License.
• Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) law enforcement certification.

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