Court Services Deputy (CERTIFIED ONLY)

Salary : $70,075.00 - $76,315.20 Annually

Location : Sarasota, Florida

Job Type: CERTIFIED

Job Number: 2025-00139

Division/Bureau: COURTS - ADMIN

Section (Cost Center): COURTS-OPERATIONS

Opening Date: 07/01/2025

Closing Date: 12/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

All applicants are required to upload the following documents with their application submission: Drivers License with current address, signed Social Security card, birth certificate issued by state or local government authority, High School diploma/GED, College transcript, DD214 Member-4, Name change documents, FDLE certification documents (certified positions), official arrest/charge documents. If a document does not apply to you, please upload an attachment with N/A, if a document is unavailable at the time of application, please list status of documentation (ordered, requested, in search of, etc.) If ALL requested documentation is not uploaded, your application will not be processed.

SCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description

The court deputy will be responsible for a variety of duties including, but not limited to, maintaining order in the courtroom, escorting inmates to and from the correctional facility, serving the requests of the judge, searching inmates and/or visitors, conduct pre-courtroom preparation, monitor all activities within the courtroom, direct and supervise the jury pool, patrol the courthouse holding facility, check alarms, inspect transport vehicles, review docket and inmate records, oversee security area checkpoints and perform varied law enforcement duties when necessary. This a safety sensitive position.

General Description of Duties

Tasks: Complete assignments as directed; maintain work areas; interaction with inmates; search inmate property, report security breaches; move/escort inmate/inmate formations; search confinement areas/cells; court deputy/judge pre-court conference; guard inmates during court appearance; be on secure area checkpoint; conduct pre-court courtroom preparations; monitor/overserve activities in courtroom; direct/supervise activities of sequester jury; apply restraints; evacuate inmates from courtroom/courthouse; evacuate personnel and public from courthouse; check alarms; patrol courthouse holding facility; apprehend suspects; provide assistance to patrol deputies/detectives/other units; guard persons in custody; administer first aid/CPR; confront and control or disperse demonstrators, rioters, or crowds; conduct active patrolling of assigned areas; inform victims of victim's legal rights; counsel and/or separate people involved in domestic dispute; investigate non-police action calls; make arrests; book suspects; fingerprint persons; conduct field frisk or pat down search; respond to bomb/explosive threat; control disorderly or irate persons; prepare and execute affidavits, warrants, and subpoenas; and apply handcuffs.

Minimum Requirements

Must be a United States citizen.

Must be at least 19 years of age.

Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.

Must be Florida Law Enforcement Certified or currently attending a Florida Law Enforcement Academy.

Must meet the minimum standards of the Agency approved PAT (Physical Abilities Test).

Applicants who do not possess an Associate's Degree or equivalent must successfully complete the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test and achieve a score of 267 or higher in Verbal Skills and 241 or higher in Quantitative Skills (math).

Must successfully complete an oral review board and meet eligibility score for each.

Must have a valid drivers' license.

Must meet Agency approved Drug and Tobacco Policy.

Must submit to a complete background investigation, polygraph and psychological evaluation and found to be of good moral character.

Must submit to a complete physical examination mandated by FDLE requirements to include but not limited to: drug, hearing and vision screening, and EDK testing.

Applicants must never have been convicted of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statements.

Applicants with prior military service must have completed their military contract and received an Honorable Discharge (Form DD214 required).

Additional Information

PG 05

Annual Work Hours 2080

Long Term Salary Cap $88,795.20

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office requires all employees to have either an associates degree, 60 equivalent hours from an accredited college or university or the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test. The Wonderlic Basic Skills Test measures verbal and quantitative skills. Sworn *Law Enforcement and Corrections Deputies must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 267 and Quantitative - 241. Civilians must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 248 and Quantitative - 241.

*Law Enforcement Deputies/Recruits must meet additional requirements to qualify.

Local institution to administer the Wonderlic: Suncoast Technical College ext. 62322. Fee $40 Hours of Operations: Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 3:00pm Friday 7:30am to 2:00pm. TESTING IS SCHEDULED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

If you are out of town, please contact your local technical institute. A complete report of passing scores must be submitted directly to the SCSO.

In compliance with the American Disabilities Act should you require any reasonable accomodation(s) to participate in the exam process, please advise the administering office and supply documentation so they may attempt to satisfy any special needs expeditiously.

If chosen for processing you will be required to submit to the following screening procedures: a comprehensive background investigation, a polygraph examination, medical examinations, drug and tobacco screening, psychological examination (certified and communications positions). By submitting this application you are agreeing to have a background investigator with the SCSO review any social networking websites that you might belong to. If you are not willing to submit to the above mentioned procedures, please do not submit an application.

The SCSO now offers free, onsite, confidential mental health counseling services to all employees in addition to traditional EAP services.

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Have you received your Florida Law Enforcement Certification, or are you currently attending a Florida Law Enforcement Academy? If you are certified, please provide a copy of your certification of completion. Please select all that apply.

Law Enforcement Certified in Florida

Law Enforcement Certified in a state other than Florida

Currently enrolled in a law enforcement academy

Currently going through the Florida EOT process

None of the above

02

Have you used, tried, tasted, experimented with or possessed any illegal drugs, prescriptions not prescribed to you, or marijuana (or its derivatives) even in a state marijuana was legal within the last 12 months prior to this application?

Yes

No

03

Do you have any tattoos on your head, scalp, face, neck, or hands?

Yes

No

04

All information and documents you provide in this application must support your selected answers and will be verified, and additional documentation may be required. By completing this application and supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting what has been provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.Have you read all the questions and answered them truthfully?

YES- All answers and documentation are TRUE and ACCURATE.

No- Not eligible for employment.

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