Court Marshal

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.

• King County Courthouse, Seattle
• Youth Services Center, Seattle
• Harborview Mental Health Court, Seattle
• Washington State Court of Appeals, Seattle
• Maleng Regional Justice Center, Kent
• Bellevue District Court
• Issaquah District Court
• Shoreline District Court
• Burien District Court
• Redmond District Court
• Vashon District Court (staffed 1x/month)
• Auburn District Court
• Other locations as assigned.

The King County Sheriff’s Office offers competitive wages and paid training. Our excellent benefits include:

• All uniforms and equipment are provided.
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Paid medical, dental and vision insurance for you and your dependents.

The Court Protective Services 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.

The Court Marshal position is a civil service classified position. The recruitment and hiring process will be administered in accordance with King County Civil Service Rules. You can access these rules at Civil Service Rules.

• 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.
• AND have at least 1 year of recent work experience within a Law Enforcement Agency (with a break in service less than 5 years OR
• Must have 4 years of continuous service and currently serving as a reserve police officer (WA State only) with qualification standards and work duties similar to the King County Sheriff’s Office.
• Out-of-state hires must successfully complete the WA State equivalency academy.
• 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.
• You must be a United States citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident or deferred action childhood arrival (DACA)…