OPS DEPUTY MARSHAL - SUPREME COURT - 22090094

State of Florida•Alachua, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The OPS Deputy Marshal is a law enforcement officer responsible for providing statewide safety and security for Florida Supreme Court justices, employees, court buildings, grounds, property, and occupants. The position works 29 hours per week, primarily on midnight and weekend shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Deputy Marshal Supervisor or Chief Deputy Marshal. The Deputy Marshal serves as a deputy of the Marshal of the Supreme Court and has statewide arrest powers while conducting official Court business. The role includes operating screening, surveillance, fire safety, access-control, and other security systems, as well as supporting court security functions such as dignitary protection, intelligence, security system management, training coordination, emergency management, and equipment accountability. The Deputy Marshal may also provide personal security for justices and assigned court employees, including off-site duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Florida-certified law enforcement experience is recommended; relevant education may substitute for experience year for year, excluding supervisory experience.
Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.
Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) law enforcement certification, or completion of a CJSTC Basic Law Enforcement Certification Course within the previous four years.
At least 19 years of age and a U.S. citizen.
Pass a physical examination.
Meet and maintain the state-prescribed firearms qualification and certification standards.
Must not have a felony conviction, a misdemeanor conviction involving perjury or a false statement or domestic violence, or a dishonorable discharge from any U.S. Armed Forces branch.
Ability to perform light-to-medium work involving standing or walking most of the time, regularly exerting up to 20 pounds of force, and using fingers, hands, or limbs with skill and speed.
Normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, taste, smell, depth perception, and texture perception.
Ability to collect, classify, and format information; persuade or influence others; use addition and subtraction; read journals and manuals; compose routine reports, arrest warrants, and emails; and speak to groups.
Knowledge or ability related to supervising building evacuations, managing training programs and sessions, managing an arms room, maintaining supply and equipment inventory, and providing off-site personal security.

Responsibilities

Screen visitors using X-ray, metal detection, and scanning equipment to identify dangerous materials or weapons.
Monitor courthouse and grounds activity using video surveillance equipment.
Conduct periodic patrols of the building and grounds.
Assist with fire safety, emergency evacuations, and drills in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Interact with the public, coworkers, and building occupants by providing information, directions, and assistance.
Assist with training new security personnel and help manage difficult situations.
Complete clerical tasks, including incident reports, email responses, computer security-system journal entries, and records maintenance.
Pursue, apprehend, and arrest violators and suspected violators of the law while performing official court duties.
Provide dignitary protection for justices and assigned court employees.
Support court security functions such as intelligence, security-system management, training coordination, emergency management, and equipment supply and accountability.