Requisition No: 874090
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: OPS DEPUTY MARSHAL - DISTRICT COURT
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 22000002
Salary: 28.85 hourly
Posting Closing Date: 05/17/2026
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Second District Court of Appeal
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OPS Deputy Marshal - District Court
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POSITION TITLE: OPS Deputy Marshal (Intermittent as needed)
POSITION NUMBER: TBD
SALARY: $28.85/hr.
LOCATION: St. Petersburg, 525 Mirror Lake Drive N.
Shifts will be scheduled between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED, and one year of college or vocational school education in law enforcement.
Requires a valid State of Florida Driver's License and three years' experience in law enforcement, or related experience in the military.
Must have a current law enforcement certificate in the State of Florida.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
This is a sworn law enforcement position. The deputy marshal provides security services to protect judges, courthouse staff, visitors, and the physical court facilities. This includes perimeter security, access control, closed-circuit television surveillance, and alarm reporting systems.
The position is responsible for screening visitors, monitoring activities using video surveillance equipment, patrolling the building and grounds, managing emergency situations, assisting with the training of security personnel, and performing related clerical tasks. The deputy marshal is responsible for the pursuit, apprehension, and arrest of violators of the law within the building, grounds, and district-wide locations while on duty for the Second District Court of Appeal. Requires continuous and close attention to detail. Carries a firearm and must meet and maintain high standards, which are measured by the FDLE law enforcement officer firearms qualification course.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must not have been convicted of any felony or any misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, domestic violence, or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. The successful applicant will be subject to a full criminal background investigation
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter, resume, verification of required education, and a current State of Florida application by e-mail to 2DCA_HR@flcourts.org. Please note "Deputy Marshal" in the subject line of your e-mail.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, or disability.
Florida Relay Service (Voice) 800-955-8770, (TDD) 800-955-8771.
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.
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