Courthouse Screener

Courthouse Screener

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The Courthouse (security) Screener position is a great opportunity to become part of the King County Sheriff's Office team. If you have a passion for customer service, public service, public safety, and working in a team environment, where every day brings new challenges, this may be the job for you. Security Screeners keep building occupants safe while establishing the tone of everyone's visit.

Salary: $60,049.39 - $72,595.12 annually.

Location:

multiple locations in King County, WA.

Job Type:  Service, Full Time, 40/hrs Wk.

Job Number: 2026BW26198.

Department: KCSO - Sheriff's Office.

Opening Date: 01/01/2026.

Closing Date: 12/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific.

FLSA:
Non-Exempt.

Bargaining Unit: F18 : L117-Security Screeners - KCSO.

Hours per week: 40 hours/week.

This position is not exempt and is overtime eligible with prior approval. Typical work hours are Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–5:00 PM across 12 sites. The employee must fill various shifts and locations as needed. Additional hours may be available on supervisor approval.

• Operate electronic walk-through metal detectors, hand-held metal detectors, police portable radios, fire extinguishers during emergencies, x‑ray machines to screen handbags/briefcases and other parcels for prohibited items.
• Perform visual searches of bags, briefcases and other carry-in items for prohibited items.
• Use interpersonal skills and directive behaviors to ensure security screening procedures are followed by all individuals.
• Assess situations, call for assistance from security staff and/or local police when needed, respond to requests for first aid.
• Interact and communicate with the general public, including those with limited or non‑speaking English proficiency, and individuals who may be confrontational and/or argumentative.
• Provide information, direction, and assistance to the public.
• Prepare and maintain legible activity logs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Interpersonal and professional communication skills (oral & written), ability to write clear activity logs, remain calm under stress.
• Aptitude for detecting potential problems and preventing escalation.
• Ability to verbally describe procedures, articles, and events clearly.
• Successfully complete training in the effective and safe operation of screening devices.
• Skill in directing the public during emergency situations.
• Provide consistent and effective customer service.
• Respond effectively to diverse ethnic and social backgrounds, including people with mental, emotional, or physical disabilities.
• Use of Microsoft Office and related software.
• Build effective cooperative relationships with security, police staff, and other county employees.

• One or more years in a customer-facing service position.
• Knowledge of operating security screening equipment and identifying prohibited items.
• Experience interacting with people of varied ethnic and social backgrounds, including mental or emotional stress.
• Experience working in a security role.

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, exposure to temperature changes near building entrances.
• Must receive First Aid and CPR training.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License or reliable transportation to travel to county locations.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement: pension plan and 457(b) plan.
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass.
• 12 paid holidays and two personal holidays.
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave.
• Parental, family, 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.

This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 117.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment…