Job description
The King County Sheriff's Office is located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. We are among the largest sheriff's departments in the country with a commissioned staff of more than 780. Our deputies have opportunities to serve in many different communities, including unincorporated King County, numerous city police departments, and a transit police agency, among others.
Court Marshals hold a limited law enforcement commission that allows them to perform law enforcement duties while on duty and at their worksite. This is a great opportunity for law enforcement professionals to let previous career experience enhance retirement earnings and/or continue a career of service.
Marshals serve at the following locations:
King County Courthouse, Seattle- Youth Services Center, Seattle
- Harborview Mental Health Court, Seattle
- Regional Justice Center, Kent
- Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue
- Other locations as assigned
The Court Protection Unit (CPU) is part of the Technical Services Division (TSD) and is comprised of 3 Sergeants, 36 Marshal positions and 35 noncommissioned Security Screeners. The CPU operates Monday-Friday with weekends and King County recognized holidays off between the hours of 6am and 5pm. Hours of operation vary at each of the 12 work sites. Marshal's will be assigned to the King County Courthouse (Seattle) or Maleng Justice Center (Kent) during the first year of employment (probationary period).
Marshals work under the Sheriff’s Office General Orders Manual and the CPU SOP. Marshal's man fixed security posts and patrol on foot. Marshals make warrant arrests, take defendants into custody on court ordered remands, provide courtroom presence and respond to a variety of different calls for service. Marshals also investigate incidents and write case reports.
Marshals may work 8 to 10 hour shifts (not counting overtime) with varied furlough days based on worksite. Workdays are Monday through Friday. Shifts generally start no earlier than 5:45am and end no later than 5:15pm.
Qualifications:
Must have graduated from a certified law enforcement academy that meets or exceeds Washington State standards, and currently possess, or be able to obtain a valid Washington State Peace Officer Certificate.- Must have at least 2 years of recent work experience as a full-time commissioned police officer at a state, county, or city police department (recent means within the last 5 years) OR
- Must have 4 years of continuous service and currently serving as a reserve police officer with qualification standards and work duties similar to the King County Sheriff's Office.
- Out-of-state hires must complete a 2-week equivalency academy within the first year of employment.
- Good verbal skills and obvious experience defusing interpersonal conflicts and maintaining orderly conduct in public group situations.
- Able to qualify with a KCSO-issued firearm at least twice a year.
- Able to successfully pass a complete background investigation to include a polygraph exam, psychological evaluation and a medical exam.
Direct apply – Click on the "Apply" link towards the top of this job announcement on the right. A complete up to date application is required for processing.
- Do not type "see resume".
- Review the Sheriff's Office Automatic Disqualifying Behaviors form.
- Answer all supplemental questions.
Oral Board/Interview Process
Applications will be reviewed weekly and eligible candidates will be notified of upcoming dates for the oral board examination. Applications will be screened for accuracy and completeness to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications to be considered as a Marshal candidate. Civil Service reviews applications every week and will contact you within 5 to 7 business days of receiving your application. The oral board exam is a formal interview conducted over video conference with a panel of King County Court Protection Deputies and/or Sergeants. The panel will evaluate you on the following criteria: communication skills, background, community involvement, experience, integrity, motivation, interpersonal skills and problem solving.
Civil Service Eligibility List
Upon successfully passing the oral board examination, qualified candidates will be placed on the Marshal eligibility list. The final score is based on your oral board interview and, if applicable, one of the approved preference points (see below). Ranking on this list determines the order in which background investigations are conducted.
PREFERENCE POINTS (candidates may not use more than one preference):
- Veteran's Preference: a valid copy of your DD214 must be provided prior to or at the time of your oral board appointment to be valid. To learn more, review RCW 41.04.010
- Foreign Language Proficiency: if you speak a foreign language and wish to receive additional consideration, please indicate this on the applicable supplemental question. You must successfully pass the pre-set requirements in an assessment before additional points are added.
Background Investigation
Our thorough background investigation includes a look at your criminal history record, employment history, personal references, driving history, credit history and an evaluation of psychological suitability. KCSO detectives will conduct the investigation, which may include a home visit. Personal references and current and previous employers will be contacted. Once the background investigation is complete, you will take a polygraph test.
Final Interview and Medical Exam
If you pass the background process, you will have a final interview with the hiring captain. Upon successful completion of that interview, you will get the call for a job offer contingent on passing a basic medical exam and psychological evaluation that confirms your fitness for duty.
Timeline
While some background investigations take longer than others and depending on your position on the eligibility list, you can expect the time from the point your background investigation begins to the time you are offered a job to take around eight weeks.
Note
If you are a LEOFF I or LEOFF II retiree, it may be possible to draw your LEOFF benefits while employed in this position. The KCSO Court Protection Unit Marshals can pay into the Public Safety Employees Retirement System (PSERS). Call the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) for clarification. If you are a PERS I or PERS II retiree, you may be able to work a number of hours and still receive your retirement benefits, but you should check with DRS.
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our " True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles-we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
This directive applies to employees in the Executive branch*, the Assessor's Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff's Office, and the Executive Office.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
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