DEPUTY MARSHAL-DISTRICT COURT - 22008063

Requisition No: 865960 

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: DEPUTY MARSHAL-DISTRICT COURT - 22008063

 Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22008063 

Salary:  AGENCY TO UPDATE 

Posting Closing Date: 11/25/2025 

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POSITION TITLE:        Deputy Marshal - District Court 

POSITION NUMBER:      22008063 

ANNUAL SALARY:          $60,000, full-time

LOCATION:                        St. Petersburg, Florida

HOURS:                                Full-time shift will be 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., weekdays.

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 successful completion of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission's Basic Recruit Law Enforcement Course.  

A current law enforcement certification in the State of Florida, or completion of Equivalency of Training, is required.

Previous law enforcement experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

This is a sworn law enforcement position. The Deputy Marshal provides security services to protect the judges, courthouse staff members, visitors, and 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 activity using video surveillance equipment, patrolling the building and grounds, managing emergencies, assisting with the training of security personnel, and performing other administrative duties as required. The incumbent is responsible for the pursuit, apprehension, and arrest of law violators 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 measured by the FDLE 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.

BENEFITS:

A comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits, including special risk 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 $25,000 term life insurance.  For more information on the benefits available to State of Florida employees, visit http://www.myflorida.com/mybenefits/.

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit a cover letter, resume, verification of required education and law enforcement certification, 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.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the 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.