Police Officer - Lateral - $25,000 Hiring Incentive

About the role

You will be responsible for providing community-oriented law enforcement services to Port-owned and operated properties with a primary emphasis of working at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and the Port of Seattle Maritime properties. You will patrol designated areas to deter and discover crime. You will enforce applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations. You will respond to citizen calls for assistance, provide emergency services, detain and/or arrest persons charged with crimes. You will issue citations, provide traffic control, investigate accidents and assist motorists and pedestrians. You will investigate crime, write reports and testify in courts of law. You will work with tenants, residents, businesses, and the community. You may be in a position that requires the use of force, including deadly force.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas to deter and discover crime.
• Enforce applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Respond to citizen calls for assistance, provide emergency services, detain and/or arrest persons charged with crimes.
• Issue citations, provide traffic control, investigate accidents and assist motorists and pedestrians.
• Investigate crime, write reports and testify in courts of law.
• Work with tenants, residents, businesses, and the community.
• May be in a position that requires the use of force, including deadly force.

Requirements

• WA State Applicants: At least 21 years of age, U.S. Citizen, lawful Permanent Resident, or DACA recipient. Ability to speak, read, and write the English language. High School Diploma or GED certificate. Valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one. Minimum of 24 consecutive months as a full-time, paid commissioned officer assigned to patrol or investigative duties, and no more than a 24-month break in service. Special Agent qualifications from certain state agencies.
• Out-of-State Applicants: At least 21 years of age, U.S. Citizen, lawful Permanent Resident, or DACA recipient. Ability to speak, read and write the English language. High School Diploma or GED Certificate. Valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one. Minimum of 24 consecutive months as a full-time, paid commissioned officer assigned to patrol or investigative duties, and no more than a 24-month break in service. Full authority law enforcement certification.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
• High School Diploma or GED certificate.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one.
• Minimum of 24 consecutive months as a full-time, paid commissioned officer assigned to patrol or investigative duties, and no more than a 24-month break in service.
• Full authority law enforcement certification.

Skills

• Understanding of the gravity and weight of the position.
• Guidance to teammates and citizens in an accountable and honest manner.
• Effective communication with a diverse population.
• Strong ability to document instances through professional report writing standards.
• Independent and rapid problem-solving ability in stressful situations.

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.
• 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’s mission.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Ethics, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• 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.

Pay

Minimum Salary: $54,640
Maximum Salary: $61,840

Schedule

Fixed, 12.5-hour shifts. Available work shifts are bid on annually by seniority. The patrol schedule currently consists of a dayshift running from 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM and a nightshift running from 5:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Newly hired officers can generally expect to initially work weekend night shifts once their field training is complete. Some overtime may be needed to meet operational needs.