Municipal Court Marshal

City of Seattle•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Seattle Municipal Court’s (SMC) mission is to provide a forum for citizens to resolve alleged violations of the law in a respectful, independent, and impartial manner. The Court is dedicated to advancing social justice issues by supporting personal, structural, and systemic change in our community, and building a diverse workforce. The Court works collaboratively to realize the City’s vision of racial equity by participating in the City of Seattle's Race and Social Justice Initiative. Candidates with the ability to effectively work with multi-cultural communities are encouraged to apply. SMC, recognized for our proactive and innovative approach, is seeking experienced law enforcement or correction officers for the position of Court Marshal. The unit consists of 13 specially commissioned officers, two Sergeants, and a Chief leading the team. Join the Court's specially commissioned team as an officer responsible for all aspects of security and creating a safe environment for defendants, the public, and Court employees. This high-volume work unit seeks to hire dedicated, agile, and motivated staff. Candidates with the ability to speak multiple languages are encouraged to apply. This recruitment is for a Court Marshal position at Seattle Municipal Court. The Court may consider applicants from this recruitment process for full-time regular and on-call, intermittent Court Marshal openings. When hired as an on-call, intermittent Court Marshal, you may later be offered a full-time regular position when/if a vacancy opens. You will be successful in this role if you are committed to: Public service and the justice system. Upholding strict standards of ethical behavior. Working in a fast-paced collaborative team environment. Building relationships.

Requirements

Certified by a criminal justice or corrections academy program AND at least two years of full-time law enforcement or corrections experience.
Can successfully pass a polygraph, psychological, medical, and drug testing.
Is trained and experienced in the use of defensive tactics and use of force.
Ability to become certified in the use of firearms.
Valid Washington State Driver's license.
21+ years of age upon hire.
High school diploma or GED.
U.S. citizen.
Any adult felony conviction.
Any misdemeanor or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice and/or law enforcement capacity.
Any domestic violence conviction.
Prior to the date of this application, the applicant has not manufactured or cultivated illegal drug(s) for the sales/marketing of the drug(s) and has not sold or facilitated the sale of illegal drugs.
Prior to the date of this application, the applicant has NOT used: Marijuana within twelve (12) months, and Cocaine or crack within the previous ten (10) years, and Club drugs, such as, but not limited to: Ketamine, GHB, Rohypnol, or MDMA (ecstasy) within the previous five(5) years, and Any Hallucinogens; PCP, Angel Dust, Wet, Phencyclidine, LSD, Mushrooms, or Psylocibin, within the previous ten (10) years, and Opium, Morphine, or Heroin within the previous ten (10) years, and Methamphetamine, Crank, Crystal, Ice, Speed, Glass, or Amphetamine within the previous ten (10) years, and Aerosols, sometimes referred to as Huffing (paint) or Whippits (Nitrous Oxide) or used Khat within the previous five (5) years, and Four (4) or more controlled substances within the previous ten (10) years, and Any illegal drug(s) while employed in a criminal justice and/or law enforcement capacity.
Any discharge from any military service other than honorable circumstances (fair employment laws apply).
An applicant's driving record will be thoroughly assessed and may be a factor for disqualification. Examples of infractions/traffic crimes that may be disqualifying include: Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), reckless driving or hit and run driving, or suspension of your driver's license within five years of the date of application.
An applicant's employment history, including any terminations, or leaving an employer in lieu of termination, will be thoroughly assessed and may be grounds for disqualification.
An applicant's credit history, including excessive credit card debt or unresolved accounts in collections will be thoroughly assessed and may be grounds for disqualification.
Failure to pay income tax, or child support.
All tattoos, branding (intentional burning of skin to create a design), voluntary disfigurement (marring or spoiling of the appearance or shape of a body part), or scarification (intentional cutting of the skin to create a design) shall be carefully reviewed by SMC on a case-by-case basis.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with the ability to effectively work with multi-cultural communities are encouraged to apply.
Candidates with the ability to speak multiple languages are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Guard and protect prisoners, Court staff and the public in courtrooms, holding cells and court-related areas.
Intervene in potential incidents of violence.
Report criminal violations to the Seattle Police Department.
Transport SMC defendants on Court Transport Orders from other jail locations.
Transport SMC defendants held at other jails to be booked into King County Jail for SMC warrants.
Escort prisoners or detainees between secured facilities and courtrooms.
Monitor, assist, and oversee security screeners to ensure screening of the public is conducted in a professional manner.
Operate security devices: firearm, baton, Taser, etc. in the discharge of their duties.
Act as first responder to fire alarms, bomb threats, activated alarms, and various safety concerns, and assist with building evacuations within the Seattle Justice Center.
Complete incident reports and various required paperwork.
Successfully secure and maintain Seattle Police Department special commission which includes passing an annual firearm qualification at the Seattle Police Department range.
Arrest a person in compliance with an arrest warrant after confirming the existence and extradition.
Arrest and remand a person into custody pursuant to a judicial officer’s order.