Welcome to the Employment Opportunities section of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Court's Web site. We appreciate your interest. Current Opportunities are listed below. Simply click on the title of the position for information about the duties, responsibilities, minimum requirements and contact information.
 Administrative Assistant II – Plantation Key | $36,863.10 w/ State of Florida Benefits | Open Until Filled |
| Court Interpreter (Spanish) – Key West (w/ required travel to Marathon Courthouse) | $57,959.00 Annually* w/ State of Florida Benefits *Salary is 10% below minimum if not certified by the Court Interpreter Certification and Regulation Program (CICRP) of the Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA) - Must complete a State of Florida orientation program and obtain state certification within one year of being employed as a Court Interpreter. | Open Until Filled |
| Court Program Specialist II – Key West | $38,058.32 Annually w/State of Florida Benefits | Open Until Filled |
| Administrative Assistant III (Receptionist) - Key West | $43,867.09 Annually w/ State of Florida Benefits | Open Until Filled |
| Probation Officer - Marathon | $45,000.00 Annually w/ Monroe County Benefits | Open Until Filled |
| Probation Officer - Key West | $40,000.00 Annually w/ Monroe County Benefits | Open Until Filled |
| Pretrial Services Officer - Key West Work Schedule: Monday -Thursday 6:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Off on Friday and Saturday
The Pretrial Services Office is open 365 days a year. Will be required to work weekends and holidays. | $40,000.00 Annually w/ Monroe County Benefits | Open Until Filled |
| $35,000.00 Annually w/ Monroe County Benefits | Open Until Filled | |
| Program Coordinator – Key West | $55,764.51 Annual w/ State of Florida Benefits | January 11, 2023 |
To apply for position openings, please review and comply with the stated instructions included in the specific job posting. All applicants are required to submit a cover letter, State of Florida Application and resume by 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date, in order to be considered for the advertised vacancy. Please be advised that applying for a vacancy does not guarantee an interview or employment with the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit. Additionally, the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background investigation as well as verification of the information contained within the application, including a minimum of two professional (past employment) reference checks.
Unless otherwise noted, application packet should include:
- Cover letter
- State of Florida Application
- Resume
In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System. All employees of the Florida State Courts System are at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and do not attain tenure rights.
Submit Applications to:
Personnel / 16th Judicial Circuit
302 Fleming Street, Ste 3028
Key West, Florida 33040
Or
Email to: Personnel@keyscourts.net
To download the "Employment Application Form" you will need "Adobe Acrobat Reader" installed on your PC.
- EOE: The court encourages a diverse staff and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, disabilities, or sexual orientations. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, marital status or disability.
- ADA: If you need accommodations to participate in the application / selection process, please notify us in advance at (305)295-3652; to make a call through the Florida Relay Service you can dial 7-1-1
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