Police Officer - Lateral - %2425,000 Hiring Incentive

Port of Seattle • SeaTac, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer provides community-oriented law enforcement services at Port-owned and operated properties, primarily Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Port of Seattle maritime properties. The role patrols designated areas, deters and discovers crime, enforces applicable laws and regulations, responds to calls for assistance, provides emergency services, and may detain or arrest people charged with crimes. Duties also include issuing citations, directing traffic, investigating accidents, assisting motorists and pedestrians, investigating crimes, preparing reports, and testifying in court. Officers work with tenants, residents, businesses, and the wider community. The position may require the use of force, including deadly force.

Candidates must pass criminal-record, driving, credit, military, educational, and other background checks, as well as polygraph, medical, and psychological examinations. Successful applicants must complete a Patrol Training Officer process. Candidates must also pass TSA and FBI criminal history checks, obtain a Port of Seattle ID badge, and obtain a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Customs Seal within 30 days of hire. Employment is contingent on required clearance. The position is represented by Teamsters Local 117 and is eligible for overtime. A $25,000 hiring incentive is paid in two installments: half within 30 days of hire and the remainder after successful completion of probation.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be a U.S. Citizen, lawful Permanent Resident, or DACA recipient.
• Be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Have a valid Washington State Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one.
• Have at least 24 consecutive months of full-time, paid commissioned officer experience assigned to patrol or investigative duties, with no more than a 24-month break in service.
• Out-of-state applicants must have completed a state-certified police academy granting a full-authority certificate and hold a current, active full-authority law enforcement certification.
• Out-of-state applicants must meet Washington Administrative Code 139-05-210 requirements for a Basic Law Enforcement Certificate of Equivalency and be qualified to attend and successfully complete the Washington State Equivalency Academy.
• Pass the required background investigation, including criminal-record, driving, credit, military, educational, and other records checks, as well as polygraph, medical, and psychological examinations.
• Successfully complete the Patrol Training Officer process.
• Pass TSA and FBI criminal history background checks, obtain a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance, and obtain a CBP Customs Seal within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrate effective communication with a diverse population and professional report-writing ability.
• Be able to assess and solve problems independently and rapidly in stressful situations, applying policies, rules, and regulations appropriately.

Nice To Haves

• Provide accountable and honest guidance to teammates and citizens.
• Washington State Gambling Commission, Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, and Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife special agents may qualify as lateral applicants.
• Federal law enforcement officers or agents, correction officers, and military police officers may not qualify for lateral positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-oriented law enforcement services at Port-owned and operated properties, primarily the airport and maritime properties.
• Patrol designated areas to deter and discover crime.
• Enforce applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Respond to citizen calls for assistance and provide emergency services.
• Detain and/or arrest persons charged with crimes.
• Issue citations, provide traffic control, investigate accidents, and assist motorists and pedestrians.
• Investigate crimes, write reports, and testify in courts of law.
• Work with tenants, residents, businesses, and the community.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care
• Paid vacation, starting at about four weeks per year and increasing with tenure
• Paid sick leave of at least one hour for every 40 hours worked
• More than ten paid holidays per year
• Pension and additional retirement savings plans
• Subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card
• Six weeks of paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments, and internal internships
• Work-life balance resources
• $25,000 hiring incentive paid in two installments

What This Job Offers

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