Security Screener - Lead

King County • Various Locations throughout King County, WA

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About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to join the King County Sheriff’s Office. The King County Sheriff's Office and Civil Service seek applicants for a LEAD SECURITY SCREENER position. This position is a Civil Service CLOSED - PROMOTIONAL opportunity open only to current King County Sheriff's Office employees who have successfully completed probation of employment as a Security Screener in the KCSO. The responsibilities of this classification includes acting as lead to employees providing security screening services in King County locations. The Security Screener-Lead reports to the Sergeant and may also perform duties of a Security Screener. This position is open to the INTERNAL King County Sheriff’s Office applicants only. The Lead Security Screener is a civil service classified position. The recruitment and hiring process will be administered in accordance with King County Civil Service Rules.

Requirements

• Security Screener in the KCSO
• Demonstrated skill in providing leadership and direction to Screeners.
• Possess excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining positive effective working relationships with departmental personnel and the general public
• Demonstrated skill working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated customer service, training and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience and skill using a variety of software applications such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic time keeping functions in applicable software programs.
• Experience and skill in problem solving and conflict-resolution.
• The candidate selected for this position will be required to pass a comprehensive background investigation to include fingerprinting and a polygraph examination.
• Candidates must complete an online employment application at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs with employment history going back at least ten years , if applicable, and all relevant experience that exceeds ten years.
• Answer all the supplemental questions.
• Review the list of KCSO Automatic Disqualifiers and verify your qualification for employment with King County Sheriff's Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct assigned staff; prioritize daily work assignments and assign work, resolve issues, oversee and monitor work.
• Develop and maintain daily and monthly work schedules for the screener group.
• Review absence request to ensure scheduling needs are met.
• Gather and maintain statistical information, including daily post logs and magnetometer test logs.
• Schedule and provide training and test exercises for newly hired Screeners.
• Monitor Screeners at all posts to ensure work adheres to standards.
• Perform regular tests of magnetometers.
• Works post position when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed