Police Officer - Exceptional Entry
for section headings (About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)
- Use - for lists,
for prose
- Don't repeat job title as heading
- Don't put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings (IND123 at end)
- Preserve ALL substantive information
- Remove boilerplate (EEO, scam warnings, application instructions)
- Include section ONLY when real specific content exists
- No filler/placeholder text
- No Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless actually stated
- Output ONLY HTML fragment
Let me structure:
1. Responsibilities section (from "Some Of What You'll Be Doing")
2. Requirements/Qualifications section (Minimum Qualifications + Law Enforcement Experience Requirements)
3. Skills/Qualities section (What Sets You Apart)
4. Additional Information section (What else you need to know - but this has multiple subsections)
5. Benefits section (Why you'll love it here)
6. Pay section (salary info)
For "What else you need to know", I could either make it one section with subsections or separate sections. Since the rules say use h3 for section headings like Schedule, Benefits, etc., I should break out Work Schedule, Work Environment, etc. as separate sections if they have substantive content.
Let me parse each part:
**Responsibilities**: List of duties - use ul/li
**Minimum Qualifications**: List of requirements - ul/li
**Law Enforcement Experience Requirements**: Three options with OR conditions - could be a list with sub-items or separate paragraphs. Since it's "one of the following must apply", I'll present as a list with each option as a li, and note the exclusions.
**What Sets You Apart**: Four qualities with descriptions - could be ul/li with each quality as li containing the description.
**What else you need to know**:
- Background Investigation: details - prose and list
- Automatic Disqualifiers: mention to review list - prose
- Work Schedule: detailed - prose
- Work Environment: detailed - prose
- Overtime Eligible: one sentence - prose
- Security Requirements: detailed - prose
- Union Representation: one sentence - prose
**Why you'll love it here**: Benefits list - ul/li
**Why the Port of Seattle**: Organizational description - prose, but maybe not needed as separate section? The rules say include section only when real specific content. This is more about the organization, could be a "About the Organization" section but not a standard heading. Might skip or include as a final paragraph.
**Salary**: Minimum 52.51, Maximum 56.32 - likely hourly. Should include Pay section.
Now, headings to use: Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule, Work Environment, etc. The rules list examples: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
I'll map:
- Responsibilities -> Responsibilities
- Minimum Qualifications + Law Enforcement Experience -> Requirements (or Qualifications)
- What Sets You Apart -> Skills (or Qualifications)
- What else you need to know: Background Investigation, Automatic Disqualifiers, Work Schedule, Work Environment, Overtime Eligible, Security Requirements, Union Representation -> could be separate sections: Background Investigation, Schedule, Work Environment, Security Requirements, Union Representation. But Automatic Disqualifiers is just a note to review list. Overtime Eligible is one line. Union Representation is one line. Might combine some.
Better to have:
- Requirements (combining minimum qualifications and experience requirements)
- Skills (What Sets You Apart)
- Background Investigation
- Schedule (Work Schedule)
- Work Environment
- Security Requirements
- Union Representation
- Benefits
- Pay
But the rules say "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe combine Background Investigation, Automatic Disqualifiers, Security Requirements into a "Background & Security" section? But they are distinct. However, each has substantive content.
Let me decide:
1. Responsibilities
2. Requirements (minimum qualifications + law enforcement experience)
3. Skills (What Sets You Apart)
4. Background Investigation (includes background investigation details and automatic disqualifiers note)
5. Schedule (Work Schedule)
6. Work Environment
7. Security Requirements
8. Union Representation (maybe just a paragraph)
9. Benefits
10. Pay
Union Representation is one sentence, could be a short paragraph under a heading or combined with something else. But it's specific.
Also, the "Why the Port of Seattle" is organizational mission - could be an "About the Organization" section but not standard. Might omit as it's not a core job detail.
The IND123 at end is a job ID - drop it.
Now, write HTML.
Note: The salary numbers: 52.51 and 56.32 - likely hourly rate. Should mention "Hourly" or just present as given.
Let's craft.
First, Responsibilities:
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.
Requirements: Combine minimum qualifications and law enforcement experience.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications (all must be met at time of application):
- 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
Law Enforcement Experience Requirements (one of the following must also apply):
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
Note: The following roles are not eligible for exceptional entry or lateral consideration: Federal law enforcement officers or agents; Correctional officers; Military police officers. You may be considered for exceptional entry level police officer approval upon review and authorization by the Police Chief or Designee.
Skills (What Sets You Apart):
Skills
- Committed to Equity – Apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
- 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.
Background Investigation:
Background Investigation
You must pass a background investigation that includes a complete criminal records check, a polygraph examination, a medical examination, and a psychological examination. Background investigations will be conducted as openings occur and include the following:
- Driving history
- Credit history
- Arrest records
- Military records
- Educational records
- Other sources where information can be obtained to measure one's suitability for police work
You must successfully complete a Patrol Training Officer (PTO) process once hired. You will need to review the list of Automatic Disqualifiers related to Criminal Activity, Driving Record, Drug Use, Employment and Financials before submittal of your application.
Schedule:
Schedule
Your normal work schedule will consist of fixed, 12.5-hour shifts. Available work shifts are bid on annually by seniority. The patrol schedule currently consists of a dayshift running 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM and a nightshift running from 5:00 PM to 5:30 AM. As a newly hired officer, you can generally expect to initially work weekend nightshifts once field training is complete. Some overtime may be needed to meet operational needs.
Work Environment:
Work Environment
You will work both indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. You will sometimes work in or near moving traffic and will be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles consistent with working near aircraft and maritime vessels. You may be exposed to aircraft noise. You will be required to walk and stand for extended periods of time throughout each shift.
Security Requirements:
Security Requirements
As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance. You will also be required to obtain a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Customs Seal within 30 days of hire.
Union Representation:
Union Representation
This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters union, Local 117.
Benefits:
Benefits
- Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
- Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
for prose - Don't repeat job title as heading - Don't put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings (IND123 at end) - Preserve ALL substantive information - Remove boilerplate (EEO, scam warnings, application instructions) - Include section ONLY when real specific content exists - No filler/placeholder text - No Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless actually stated - Output ONLY HTML fragment Let me structure: 1. Responsibilities section (from "Some Of What You'll Be Doing") 2. Requirements/Qualifications section (Minimum Qualifications + Law Enforcement Experience Requirements) 3. Skills/Qualities section (What Sets You Apart) 4. Additional Information section (What else you need to know - but this has multiple subsections) 5. Benefits section (Why you'll love it here) 6. Pay section (salary info) For "What else you need to know", I could either make it one section with subsections or separate sections. Since the rules say use h3 for section headings like Schedule, Benefits, etc., I should break out Work Schedule, Work Environment, etc. as separate sections if they have substantive content. Let me parse each part: **Responsibilities**: List of duties - use ul/li **Minimum Qualifications**: List of requirements - ul/li **Law Enforcement Experience Requirements**: Three options with OR conditions - could be a list with sub-items or separate paragraphs. Since it's "one of the following must apply", I'll present as a list with each option as a li, and note the exclusions. **What Sets You Apart**: Four qualities with descriptions - could be ul/li with each quality as li containing the description. **What else you need to know**: - Background Investigation: details - prose and list - Automatic Disqualifiers: mention to review list - prose - Work Schedule: detailed - prose - Work Environment: detailed - prose - Overtime Eligible: one sentence - prose - Security Requirements: detailed - prose - Union Representation: one sentence - prose **Why you'll love it here**: Benefits list - ul/li **Why the Port of Seattle**: Organizational description - prose, but maybe not needed as separate section? The rules say include section only when real specific content. This is more about the organization, could be a "About the Organization" section but not a standard heading. Might skip or include as a final paragraph. **Salary**: Minimum 52.51, Maximum 56.32 - likely hourly. Should include Pay section. Now, headings to use: Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule, Work Environment, etc. The rules list examples: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. I'll map: - Responsibilities -> Responsibilities - Minimum Qualifications + Law Enforcement Experience -> Requirements (or Qualifications) - What Sets You Apart -> Skills (or Qualifications) - What else you need to know: Background Investigation, Automatic Disqualifiers, Work Schedule, Work Environment, Overtime Eligible, Security Requirements, Union Representation -> could be separate sections: Background Investigation, Schedule, Work Environment, Security Requirements, Union Representation. But Automatic Disqualifiers is just a note to review list. Overtime Eligible is one line. Union Representation is one line. Might combine some. Better to have: - Requirements (combining minimum qualifications and experience requirements) - Skills (What Sets You Apart) - Background Investigation - Schedule (Work Schedule) - Work Environment - Security Requirements - Union Representation - Benefits - Pay But the rules say "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe combine Background Investigation, Automatic Disqualifiers, Security Requirements into a "Background & Security" section? But they are distinct. However, each has substantive content. Let me decide: 1. Responsibilities 2. Requirements (minimum qualifications + law enforcement experience) 3. Skills (What Sets You Apart) 4. Background Investigation (includes background investigation details and automatic disqualifiers note) 5. Schedule (Work Schedule) 6. Work Environment 7. Security Requirements 8. Union Representation (maybe just a paragraph) 9. Benefits 10. Pay Union Representation is one sentence, could be a short paragraph under a heading or combined with something else. But it's specific. Also, the "Why the Port of Seattle" is organizational mission - could be an "About the Organization" section but not standard. Might omit as it's not a core job detail. The IND123 at end is a job ID - drop it. Now, write HTML. Note: The salary numbers: 52.51 and 56.32 - likely hourly rate. Should mention "Hourly" or just present as given. Let's craft. First, Responsibilities:
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.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications (all must be met at time of application):
- 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
Law Enforcement Experience Requirements (one of the following must also apply):
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
Note: The following roles are not eligible for exceptional entry or lateral consideration: Federal law enforcement officers or agents; Correctional officers; Military police officers. You may be considered for exceptional entry level police officer approval upon review and authorization by the Police Chief or Designee.
Skills (What Sets You Apart):Skills
- Committed to Equity – Apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
- 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.
Background Investigation
You must pass a background investigation that includes a complete criminal records check, a polygraph examination, a medical examination, and a psychological examination. Background investigations will be conducted as openings occur and include the following:
- Driving history
- Credit history
- Arrest records
- Military records
- Educational records
- Other sources where information can be obtained to measure one's suitability for police work
You must successfully complete a Patrol Training Officer (PTO) process once hired. You will need to review the list of Automatic Disqualifiers related to Criminal Activity, Driving Record, Drug Use, Employment and Financials before submittal of your application.
Schedule:Schedule
Your normal work schedule will consist of fixed, 12.5-hour shifts. Available work shifts are bid on annually by seniority. The patrol schedule currently consists of a dayshift running 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM and a nightshift running from 5:00 PM to 5:30 AM. As a newly hired officer, you can generally expect to initially work weekend nightshifts once field training is complete. Some overtime may be needed to meet operational needs.
Work Environment:Work Environment
You will work both indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. You will sometimes work in or near moving traffic and will be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles consistent with working near aircraft and maritime vessels. You may be exposed to aircraft noise. You will be required to walk and stand for extended periods of time throughout each shift.
Security Requirements:Security Requirements
As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance. You will also be required to obtain a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Customs Seal within 30 days of hire.
Union Representation:Union Representation
This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters union, Local 117.
Benefits:Benefits
- Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
- Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.