Police Officer – Exceptional Entry

Seattle, WA
Port of Seattle

Salary: $48.55

Position Summary:

You will be responsible for providing community-oriented law enforcement services to Port-owned and operated properties with a primary emphasis of working at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and the Port of Seattle Maritime properties.

Essential Functions:

  • You will patrol designated areas to deter and discover crime.
  • You will enforce applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
  • You will respond to citizen calls for assistance, provide emergency services, detain and/or arrest persons charged with crimes.
  • You will issue citations, provide traffic control, investigate accidents and assist motorists and pedestrians.
  • You will investigate crime, write reports and testify in courts of law.
  • You will work with tenants, residents, businesses, and the community.

Requirements:

  • You are at least 21 years of age;
  • Be a U.S. Citizen, lawful Permanent Resident, or a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient with the ability to speak, read and write the English language;
  • You possess a High School Diploma or GED Certificate;
  • You currently hold a Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) Certification.
  • You may be an applicant who currently holds a Law Enforcement Certification, but has less than 24 consecutive months of experience as a full-time paid commissioned officer with no more than a 24-month break of service, who MAY qualify for exceptional consideration upon review and authorization from our Police Chief.
  • You may be a Lateral Police Officer (with at least 24 months of experience as a full-time paid commissioned officer) with a break in service of more than 24-months, but no more than 36 months.
  • You can be a special agent from the Washington State Gambling Commission, Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, and Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife and may be eligible to apply as a lateral;
  • If you are a Federal law enforcement officer/agent, correction officers, or military police officer, you do not qualify for lateral positions
  • Leader – You understand the gravity and weight of the position of Police Officer and provide guidance to teammates and citizens whenever possible in an accountable and honest manner.
  • Effective Communicator – You possess the ability and willingness to communicate effectively with a diverse population. You also have a strong ability to document instances through professional report writing standards.
  • Analytical Problem Solver – You are able to independently and rapidly assess and solve problems in stressful situations, applying policies, rules and regulations to take appropriate action.