Police Officer - Exceptional Entry

Port of Seattle • Seattle, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Exceptional Entry Police Officer. The role involves patrolling assigned areas to prevent, deter, and detect criminal activity, enforcing local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and Port regulations. Responsibilities include responding to emergency calls and citizen requests, detaining and arresting individuals suspected of crimes, issuing citations, managing traffic control, investigating vehicle collisions, and assisting motorists and pedestrians. The role also requires conducting thorough investigations, preparing detailed reports, providing court testimony, and engaging with tenants, residents, businesses, and community members to build trust and maintain public safety.

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.
• 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
• OR
• 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)
• OR
• Special Agent with the Washington State Gambling Commission, Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, and/or the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, may be eligible to apply as a lateral officer

Nice To Haves

• Committed to Equity – Apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.
• Leader – 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 – Possess the ability and willingness to communicate effectively with a diverse population. Strong ability to document instances through professional report writing standards.
• Analytical Problem Solver – Able to independently and rapidly assess and solve problems in stressful situations, applying policies, rules and regulations to take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to prevent, deter, and detect criminal activity.
• Enforce local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and Port regulations.
• Respond to emergency calls and citizen requests for assistance with professionalism and urgency.
• Detain and/or arrest individuals suspected of committing crimes.
• Issue citations, manage traffic control, investigate vehicle collisions, and assist motorists and pedestrians as needed.
• Conduct thorough investigations, prepare detailed reports, and provide testimony in court.
• Engage with tenants, residents, businesses, and community members to build trust and maintain public safety.

What This Job Offers

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