TITLE: Marshal – District Court  Lakeland Florida
CLOSING DATE: December 4, 2026 FIRST REVIEW DATE: UPON RECEIPT

SALARY: $163,956.60 annually

Resumes will be reviewed upon receipt and applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  
Candidates selected for further screening will be asked to respond to a written questionnaire, 
submit references, and complete a State of Florida employment application.
Job Location
Sixth District Court of Appeal, Office of the Marshal, Lakeland, Florida
Position Summary
The Marshal is an executive officer with management authority for the non-judicial components of 
the Court's operations. The Marshal is appointed by and serves at the discretion of the judges of 
the Court, receiving general direction from the Chief Judge.
The Marshal provides leadership, management, and supervision for the Marshal's Office employees and 
oversees the day-to-day management of all security and administrative functions including human 
resources, information technology, facility, and security operations. The Marshal also serves as 
the Court's public information officer and is the Court's property and administrative records 
custodian. The Marshal’s Office is a state law enforcement agency, and the Marshal is the agency 
head.
Typical Duties:

Ensures the safety of judges, court staff and the public, including the personal protection of 
judges as necessary at public events or as otherwise directed by the Chief Judge.

Coordinates with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in order to carry out the 
security mission.

Prepares operational budgets, projects estimated costs, anticipates organizational changes and 
the associated expenditures and prepares annual legislative budget requests.

Employs controls and sound budget and fiscal management practices, monitoring expenses, 
maintaining detailed financial records, preparing and certifying payroll, certifying funds to 
complete the budget year, and monitoring travel expenses and voucher preparation.

Makes and authorizes purchases necessary for day-to-day operations, and ensures timely payment 
of all invoices.

Serves as court liaison with various local and state agencies and departments.

Serves as custodian of the headquarters and office space occupied by the Court.

Responsible for emergency management and the implementation and execution of emergency 
procedures.

Executes and manages contracts, audits and approves payments, and maintains all administrative 
records.

Supervises human resource functions, including recruitment, retention, and payroll.

Oversees information technology and ensures there are sufficient resources for the maintenance 
and management of the vital court technology needs.

Moderate overnight travel within the State of Florida is required.