Deputy Judge Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $72,696.00 - $78,936.00 Annually
Location : 2071 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237
Job Type: CERTIFIED
Job Number: 2026-00051
Division/Bureau: COURTS - ADMIN
Section (Cost Center): COURTS-OPERATIONS
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 12/31/2026 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
Applicants who are found to be untruthful or omitted information on the application or during the background investigation process will be automatically disqualified and will not be eligible for future employment with the agency.
Applicants who are disqualified during the application process for not meeting the standards of the agency at the time of application submittal, or during the background investigation process will be eligible to reapply in one (1) year.
The term "experience," refers to active full-time employment, either in the same position, or directly related to the position applied for. The experience must have occurred within the three (3) years prior to application with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Forms Required for Application:
RAP BACK
CREDIT WAIVER
Job Description
The court deputy will be responsible for a variety of duties including, but not limited to, perform law enforcement duties, 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 Florida Law Enforcement Certified or currently attending a Florida Law Enforcement Academy.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• 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).

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 941-924-1365 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.
Applicants who are found to be untruthful or omitted information on the application or during the background investigation process will be automatically disqualified and will not be eligible for future employment with the agency.
Applicants who are disqualified during the application process for not meeting the standards of the agency at the time of application submittal, or during the background investigation process will be eligible to reapply in one (1) year.
SCSO Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
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01
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
• Served in the military as a Military Police Officer
• Currently enrolled in a law enforcement academy
• I am planning on attending a law enforcement academy
• Currently going through the Florida EOT process
• None of the above

02
Do you have a High School diploma or GED? If you do not possess a college degree or 60+ earned college credit hours, the Wonderlic exam IS required.

• Yes
• No

03
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, I have used drugs within 12 months of this application date.
• No

04
Do you have any tattoos on your head, scalp, face, neck, or hands?

• Yes, I have tattoos on my head, scalp, face, neck, or hands.
• No, I do not.

05
Do you currently have ANY other OPEN applications with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office? Per agency policy, we only consider one application per applicant at a time.

• Yes, and I would like to be removed from all other application processes and eligibility lists.
• No, I understand that I can only have ONE active application at one time.

06
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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