Police Officer - Exceptional Entry

Some Of What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.

Who you are:

• Minimum Qualifications: At least 21 years of age, U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, or 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: Current Law Enforcement Certification, less than 2 years of experience as a full-time paid commissioned officer, or 24 months of experience as a full-time paid commissioned officer with a break in service of more than 2 years but no more than 3 years.

What Sets You Apart

• 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 and 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.

What else you need to know

• Background Investigation – Complete criminal records check, polygraph examination, medical examination, and psychological examination.
• Automatic Disqualifiers – Review list of Automatic Disqualifiers related to Criminal Activity, Driving Record, Drug Use, Employment, and Financials before submitting your application.
• Work Schedule – Normal work schedule consists of a fixed, 12.5-hour shifts with available work shifts bid on annually by seniority. Initial work may include weekend nightshifts after completing field training.
• Overtime Eligible – Eligible for overtime pay in this role.
• Security Requirements – Pass TSA background check, FBI criminal history background check, and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check.

Why you'll love it here

• 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.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments, and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength and actively works to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Why the Port of Seattle

• Vision – Create a Port that mirrors throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensure a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic development and quality of life for all in our region.

Minimum Salary

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