Police Officer - Exceptional Entry

Port of Seattle • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The Police Officer patrols assigned areas to prevent, deter, and detect criminal activity and enforces local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and Port regulations. The officer responds professionally and urgently to emergency calls and requests for assistance; detains or arrests individuals suspected of crimes; and supports public safety through traffic enforcement, traffic control, vehicle-collision investigations, and assistance to motorists and pedestrians.

The role includes conducting thorough investigations, preparing detailed reports, and providing testimony in court. The officer also engages with tenants, residents, businesses, and community members to build trust and maintain public safety. Applicants must meet the stated minimum qualifications and one of the listed law-enforcement experience criteria. Exceptional-entry-level approval may be considered following review and authorization by the Police Chief or designee.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
• Be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient.
• Be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Have a valid Washington State Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one.
• Meet at least one law-enforcement experience criterion: currently hold a law-enforcement certification, have less than 2 years (24 consecutive months) of full-time paid commissioned-officer experience, and have no more than a 2-year (24-month) break in service; or have at least 24 months of full-time paid commissioned-officer experience and a break in service of more than 2 years (24 months) but no more than 3 years (36 months); or be a special agent with the Washington State Gambling Commission, Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, and/or Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife who may be eligible to apply as a lateral officer.
• Federal law-enforcement officers or agents, correctional officers, and military police officers are not eligible for exceptional-entry or lateral consideration.
• Exceptional-entry-level police officer approval may be considered upon review and authorization by the Police Chief or designee.
• Demonstrate a commitment to equity and apply equity and shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.
• Provide guidance to teammates and citizens in an accountable and honest manner.
• Communicate effectively with a diverse population and document incidents using professional report-writing standards.
• 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 or arrest individuals suspected of committing crimes.
• Issue citations, manage traffic control, investigate vehicle collisions, and assist motorists and pedestrians as needed.
• Conduct 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
• Education Level: High school or GED