JUDICIAL SPECIALIST

Judicial Specialist

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of Judicial Specialist. Under the supervision of a Program Coordinator, this position is responsible for entering each day's court minutes and attending initial appearance court hearings, including, but not limited to, answering public inquiries and interacting with the Clerk of the Court, the State Attorney's Office, and the Public Defender's Office. Each applicant must complete a NOTARIZED Background Investigation Waiver. Failure to submit this document will disqualify your application. The waiver must be notarized and submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted before the closing date of September 15, 2026.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma/GED; an Associate's Degree preferred. Applicant must have four (4) years of clerical experience; or experience working in a law enforcement, court, district attorney, corrections environment, or law office with responsibility of identifying, processing, and preparing a variety of legal papers associated with court actions. Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of related training, education, and experience. Applicant must be able to type 30 correct words per minute - a typing test will be administered as part of the application process. Internal applicants must have completed the Seminole County Sheriff's Office one (1) year probationary period. Applicant must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory in the performance of an employee's duties for this position, to include scheduled work hours, required training activities, calls for mandatory overtime needs, and calls for service during times of an emergency. Knowledge of General Orders, Policies, and Procedures with the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manuals; Ability to use a variety of office and computer equipment and related software to complete job requirements. Time management skills to prioritize and process court minutes accurately in a timely manner. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to identify and analyze problems and develop effective responses and solutions. General comprehension skills to understand plans and concepts and translate such plans into actions, both verbally and in writing. Ability to efficiently organize, prioritize, schedule, and manage daily work activities, tasks, and special assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other Sheriff's Office staff members, and outside agencies.

The working environment for this position is in an office setting and a courtroom within the correctional facility. Work is generally performed in a sedentary position. This position generally works normal business hours. This position may have limited inmate contact.

Mobility - Some sedentary work, but some standing and walking; constant use of a computer

Lifting - Able to lift 25 pounds

Visual - Constant overall vision; constant eye-hand coordination; frequent reading/close-up work

Dexterity - Frequent repetitive motion and reaching

Emotional/Psychological - Frequent public contact; decision-making and concentration

Special Requirements - Ability to behave respectably and with utmost integrity even when off duty. May be required to respond for any critical incident, manmade or natural. Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including Paid Time Off and Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplementary Insurance Plans, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D), Temporary Disability (TDB) and Long-term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Educational Assistance, Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plans, Retirement Plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness Center, Veterans' Assistance, and Civil Service.