Are you passionate about criminal justice and ready to make an impact behind the scenes? Our Evidence Department offers a unique opportunity to be part of the action while supporting the integrity of our justice system!
The Clerk's office is looking for a well-organized, detail-driven professional with a knack for time management and a love for variety to join us as a Court Services Coordinator. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, this could be the perfect fit. As a Court Services Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to work closely with courtroom administrators across Criminal, Civil, and Unified Family Court divisions, as well as with attorneys, judges, and other members of the justice system. In this role, you'll handle a wide range of evidence types from documents and photographs to weapons, narcotics, and even large items such as vehicle parts—making every day both dynamic and impactful.
Why this role is essential:
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Ensures Integrity of Judicial Proceedings - manages the chain of custody.
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Supports Courtroom Operations - ensures evidence is available, organized & accessible when needed.
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Manages sensitive and complex materials – performs precise intake, tracking, storage, and release processes in accordance with legal standards.
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Requires strict regulatory compliance with accurate data management and consistent procedural precision.
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Contributes to public safety by safeguarding evidence through technical systems, audits, and documentation and supports the judicial process
Why join our Clerk family? Because our Clerk family is our top priority! Total Compensation packages include:
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Generous paid time off and 17 paid holidays – yes, you read that right!
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Superior health care plans with lower costs to you
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Retirement choices through the Florida Retirement System and deferred compensation plan
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Award-Winning Wellness Program that gives employees incentives, tools, social support, and strategies to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle?
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Effectively coordinates the day-to-day work and functions, which includes clerical and technical work in the preservation, documentation, and safeguarding of evidence in the Clerk’s Office Evidence Department’s possession; provides guidance to the three branch locations that also maintain evidence.
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Delegate and/or handle incoming customer phone, email or mail requests and continuously monitor tasks to ensure completeness and accuracy.
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Set and manage appointments to view or intake/transfer exhibits, and to release exhibits as per court order.
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Train existing and new staff on technical processes, new system updates, and procedure changes
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Thoroughly review the work of staff to ensure accuracy for any notice to dispose of civil and criminal disposal packages.
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Responsible for the destruction of evidence upon approval from the State Attorney’s Office, and receipt of a signed court order from Chief Judge of the 15th Circuit Court.
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Develops, reviews and updates processes, procedures and workflows; makes recommendations for improvement; collects data and prepares reports.
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Maintain excellent communication through the chain of command regarding concerns, complaints, and improvements.
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Works with Communications, management and evidence staff to handle media requests, viewings and copy requests.
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Responsible for ordering supplies for the department to prevent possible interruptions and to ensure efficiency
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Complete advanced research-level assignments requiring specialized knowledge of the evidence functions, Florida Statutes, evidence disposal, public records, and confidential laws, and compile digital information and reports.
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Use software tools to organize information accurately and present it clearly.
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Along with evidence staff perform weekly evidence random audits of main and branch locations to ensure overall compliance.
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Oversee the annual evidence inventory of criminal and civil exhibits.
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Coordinate and assign the main branch evidence staff to perform a quarterly review of the evidence functions and processes in all locations to ensure overall consistency.
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Testifies in court as needed.
Associate’s degree, supplemented by five (5) years of recent and relevant experience required.
Additional experience is accepted as a minimum requirement in lieu of a post-secondary degree on the following basis: additional four (4) years in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, and additional two (2) years in lieu of an associate degree.
Must demonstrate the ability to accurately apply acute attention to detail in maintenance of detailed data, preferably in an automated systems environment. Demonstrated knowledge of effective leadership and/or supervisory principles and practices.. Once qualified, deputization may be required to perform the assigned functions.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word and Excel.
This is a mandatory testing position, successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen & physical examination is required prior to employment. Tasks may involve regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials. Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
Supplemental Information:
Note: Vacancy postings may be cancelled at any time based on business needs. Applicants who have applied will be notified of cancellations. Applicants with a disability who require accommodation within the application/interview process should direct a request in advance to human resources at [email protected] or 561 355 4172.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. Depending on the position, candidates are subject to drug screening, a physical and a background check as a condition of employment. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Pursuant to Florida Statute 295, Section 09 (b) and (c), Veterans’ Preference promotion preference shall apply to a person who was a veteran when employed by the state or its political subdivision and who was recalled to extended active duty and shall apply only to a veteran's first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception. The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the Clerk’s office supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. To claim preference, an applicant must complete and upload both the Veterans’ Preference Claim Form and required documentation prior to the position’s posted closing date. Hiring decisions are based on qualified candidates’ non-numerical assessments and numerical assessments, which include interviews. If an applicant claiming veterans’ preference for a vacant position is not selected, they may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA), 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL 33708. If an applicant seeking veterans’ preference in employment in the state of Florida is not selected for the position and is so notified, they must file their complaint with the DVA within 60 calendar days from the date the applicant is notified.
