Security Screener - Lead

Location: Various Locations throughout King County, WA. Job Type: Civil Service. Job Number: 2026BW28077. Department: KCSO - Sheriff's Office. Opening Date: 09/27/2026. Closing Date: 10/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific. FLSA: Non-Exempt. Bargaining Unit: F18 : L117-Security Screeners - KCSO. Hours/Week: 40 hours/week (Full Time).

About the role

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. WHO MAY APPLY: 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Life and disability insurance (basic coverage with option to purchase additional).
• Retirement: pension plan through 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.

Pay

Salary range: $63,802.54 - $80,873.52 annually.

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 hours per week. FLSA Non-Exempt (overtime eligible).