Court Marshal

King County • Various Locations throughout King County, WA

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About The Position

The King County Sheriff’s Office Court Protection Unit (CPU), part of the Technical Services Division, employs Court Marshals who hold a limited law enforcement commission permitting them to perform law enforcement duties while on duty and at their worksite. The CPU includes 3 Sergeants, 36 Marshal positions, and 35 noncommissioned Security Screeners. Marshals may serve at King County courts and other assigned locations throughout the county. During the first year of employment, the probationary period, Marshals are assigned to the King County Courthouse in Seattle or the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.

The CPU operates Monday through Friday, with weekends and King County-recognized holidays off. Operating hours vary by worksite. Marshals work fixed security posts and foot patrols, and are not regularly assigned to work inside courtrooms. This position offers law enforcement professionals an opportunity to apply prior career experience in a continuing public service role. Eligible retired Washington State law enforcement personnel may draw full LEOFF II retirement benefits while working full time and receive King County health care benefits, or may choose to pay into PSERS instead of drawing retirement benefits, subject to state law and individual circumstances.

The position is classified as County Marshal and is FLSA non-exempt/exempt and overtime eligible/not eligible for overtime as stated in the posting. Marshals may work 8-to-10-hour shifts, excluding overtime, with varied furlough days depending on worksite. Workdays are Monday through Friday; shifts generally start no earlier than 5:45 a.m. and end no later than 5:15 p.m. Applicants must complete the online employment application and supplemental questions. Selected candidates participate in a practical examination and oral board interview and must pass a comprehensive background investigation, including fingerprinting and a polygraph examination; qualifications also require psychological and medical examinations.

Requirements

• Possess a Washington State Peace Officer Certificate or equivalent, or have graduated from a Federal Criminal Justice Academy, and have at least one year of full-time law enforcement experience with no more than a five-year break in service; alternatively, be certified by a Washington State Corrections academy and have at least two years of post-academy experience that includes courtroom correctional detention, with no more than a five-year break in service.
• Have good verbal skills and demonstrated experience defusing interpersonal conflicts and maintaining orderly conduct in public group situations.
• Be able to qualify with a KCSO-issued firearm at least twice a year.
• Successfully pass a complete background investigation, including a polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, and medical examination; the selected candidate must also pass fingerprinting and a polygraph examination.
• Be a United States citizen, lawful permanent resident, or DACA recipient.
• Be able to read, speak, and write English fluently.
• Complete an online employment application with employment history for at least the last ten years, if applicable, and all relevant experience exceeding ten years; answer all supplemental questions.
• Review the KCSO Automatic Disqualifiers and verify qualification for employment with the King County Sheriff’s Office.

Responsibilities

• Staff fixed security posts and patrol on foot.
• Make warrant arrests.
• Take defendants into custody on court-ordered remands.
• Provide courtroom presence.
• Respond to a variety of calls for service.
• Investigate incidents and write case reports.
• Follow the Sheriff’s Office General Orders Manual and the Court Protection Unit standard operating procedures.

Benefits

• Eligible retired Washington State law enforcement personnel may draw full LEOFF II retirement benefits while working full time as a Marshal.
• Full King County health care benefits are available to eligible retired LEOFF II personnel working full time as a Marshal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed