Part-Time Court Assistant

Applications Accepted: 08/07/25 – 08/21/25

Applications that are incomplete or missing signatures will be rejected. If your application is denied, you MAY be eligible to reapply after a period of one (1) year.

Starting Salary: $26.24 per hour / 24.5 max hours (vary per week depending on the operations of the court/ on-call as needed)

Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance to the Court Operations Deputy during court proceedings
• Assist with juries and the public
• Requires the ability to utilize a computer
• Must be comfortable with physical contact with the public and inmates for fingerprinting and DNA
• Ability to utilize a 2-way radio for official communications only
• Able to communicate in a clear and concise manner at all times
• Required to be able to ascend or descend stairs (up to 7 floors)
• Must be comfortable with public speaking
• Perform a variety of tasks to include handling court paperwork

Physical Demands:

• Sit or stand for long periods of time
• Repetitive motion using coordination and dexterity abilities
• Walking long distances on different surfaces

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Must be 18 years old, or older
• Must have obtained a high school diploma or GED
• Must be a US Citizen or possess a current permanent resident card
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License or state-issued ID card
• Must possess a Social Security Card
• Must not have been convicted of a felony
• Must not have used illegal drugs in the last 12 months
• Must not have received a dishonorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces
• Must be able to work various shifts with rotating days off, as well as weekends, holidays, and emergency events such as hurricanes
• Must be able to speak, write and understand the English language
• Must have knowledge of basic math, filing, and basic computer skills
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions

Application Processing Required:

All candidates must participate in the following tests to be eligible for employment:

• Interview
• Polygraph
• Background Investigation
• Medical exam and drug screen (after conditional job offer)

Applications Accepted by:

• Email – ApplyLCSO@sheriffleefl.org
• In Person – LCSO Headquarters, 14750 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912 (Utilize the black drop box outside the front of the building)
• Mail to – Attn: Human Resources, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, 14750 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We proudly recognize Veterans’ Preference and are committed to a drug-free workplace.

Service members, veterans and the spouse and family members of such, may be entitled to preference, priority and waivers for postsecondary educational requirements and are encouraged to apply.

All conditions of this posting are subject to the Sheriff’s discretion.