Police Officer - Lateral

Port of Seattle • Seattle, WA

14d

About The Position

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.
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.
You may be in a position that requires the use of force, including deadly force.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age
• Be a U.S. Citizen, lawful Permanent Resident, or a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient
• Ability 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
• Minimum of 24 consecutive months as a full-time, paid commissioned officer assigned to patrol or investigative duties, and no more than a 24-month break in service
• 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 be eligible to apply as a lateral (WA State Applicants)
• Must have successfully completed a state-certified police academy granting you a full authority certificate and must hold a current and active full authority law enforcement certification (Out-of-State Applicants)
• All out-of-state lateral applicants must also meet the requirements outlined in the Washington Administrative code 139-05-210 "Basic Law Enforcement Certificate of Equivalency" and be qualified to attend the Washington State Equivalency Academy and successfully complete. If deemed necessary by the department Command, you may be required to successfully complete the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement Academy (Out-of-State Applicants)

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED