Police Officer – Lateral

Overview

Some of what you will be doing:

The Port of Seattle Police Department is currently offering a $10,000 hiring incentive for Lateral Officers, paid out in two installments. Half within 30 days of hire and remaining half at successful completion of probation.

Learn more by attending one of our upcoming information sessions.

• Monday, September 16 at 6:00 PM
• Tuesday October 7 at 5:00 PM
• Thursday October 16 at 6:00 PM
• Saturday October 25 at 9:00 AM
• To receive an invite, email: tell.c

Selected candidates will be invited to an interview on any of the following dates:

• September 16
• October 1
• October 10

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.

Minimum Qualifications

All the following requirements must be met at the time of application:

• You are at least 21 years of age.
• Be a U.S. Citizen, lawful Permanent Resident, or a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient.
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
• You possess a High School Diploma or GED certificate.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one.
• You must have a 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.

• Out-of-State Applicants
• You must have successfully completed a state-certified police academy granting you a full authority certificate, and must hold a current and active full authority law enforcement certification.
• A full authority certification refers to a fully commissioned state peace officer, with full powers of arrest and unrestricted enforcement powers of criminal and traffic statutes within the state of issuance while acting in an individual capacity.
• As a holder of a full authority certificate, you must have completed a state authorized and sanctioned law enforcement training academy for its full duration.
• All out-of-state lateral applicants must also meet the requirements outlined in the Washington Administrative code  "Basic Law Enforcement Certificate of Equivalency" and be qualified to attend the Washington State Equivalency Academy and successfully complete. If deemed necessary by the department Command, you may be required to successfully complete the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement Academy.

Leader – You 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 – You possess the ability and willingness to communicate effectively with a diverse population. You also have a strong ability to document instances through professional report writing standards.

Analytical Problem Solver – You are able to independently and rapidly assess and solve problems in stressful situations, applying policies, rules and regulations to take appropriate action.

• Background Investigation - The successful candidate(s) must pass a background investigation that includes a complete criminal records check, a polygraph examination, a medical examination and a psychological examination. Background investigations will be conducted as openings occur and include the following: driving history, credit history, arrest records, military records, educational…