Police Officer - Exceptional Entry

Port of Seattle•SeaTac, WA

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About The Position

Get to know our department and hiring process by attending one of our upcoming information sessions. Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM To receive an invite, email: [email protected] Oral Boards: Selected candidates will be invited to an interview on any of the following dates: Friday, January 30, 2026 Friday, February 3, 2026 Friday, February 13, 2026 Friday, February 20, 2026 Friday, February 27, 2026

Requirements

At least 21 years of age
U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient
Able to speak, read, and write the English language
Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate
Valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one.
You currently hold a Law Enforcement Certification, have less than 2 years (24 consecutive months) of experience as a full-time paid commissioned officer, and have had no more than a 2-year(24-month) break in service
You are a Lateral Police Officer with at least 24 months of experience as a full-time paid commissioned officer, and have had a break in service of more than 2 years (24 months) but no more than 3 years (36 months)
You are a Special Agent with the Washington State Gambling Commission, Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, and/or the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, you may be eligible to apply as a lateral officer

Nice To Haves

Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
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.

Responsibilities

You will patrol assigned areas to prevent, deter, and detect criminal activity.
You will enforce local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and Port regulations.
You will respond to emergency calls and citizen requests for assistance with professionalism and urgency.
You will detain and/or arrest individuals suspected of committing crimes.
You will issue citations, manage traffic control, investigate vehicle collisions, and assist motorists and pedestrians as needed.
You will conduct thorough investigations, prepare detailed reports, and provide testimony in court.
You will engage with tenants, residents, businesses, and community members to build trust and maintain public safety.

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