Overview
Police Officer – Lateral Jobs in Seattle, USA at Port of Seattle
Position: Police Officer – Lateral – $25,000 Hiring Incentive
Job Description
Police Officer – Lateral – $25,000 Hiring Incentive (003488)
Minimum Salary: $54.64
Maximum Salary: $61.84
Location
Seattle Tacoma International Airport
Organization
Police Department
Employee Status
Regular
Schedule
Full-time
Posting Expires
Ongoing
Overview
The Port of Seattle Police Department is currently offering a $25,000 hiring incentive for Lateral Officers, paid out in two installments. The role involves providing community-oriented law enforcement services to Port-owned properties with emphasis on Seattle‑Tacoma International Airport and Maritime properties.
Responsibilities
- Patrol designated areas to deter and discover crime
- Enforce applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations
- Respond to citizen calls for assistance, provide emergency services, detain and/or arrest persons charged with crimes
- Issue citations, provide traffic control, investigate accidents and assist motorists and pedestrians
- Investigate crime, write reports and testify in courts of law
- Work with tenants, residents, businesses, and the community
- Use force, including deadly force, when necessary
Qualifications
WA State Applicants:
- Minimum 21 years of age
- U.S. Citizen, lawful Permanent Resident, or DACA recipient
- Ability to speak, read, and write English
- High School Diploma or GED certificate
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License or ability to obtain one
- Minimum 24 consecutive months as a full‑time, paid commissioned officer assigned to patrol or investigative duties (no more than a 24‑month break in service)
- Eligible to apply as a lateral from the Washington State Gambling Commission, Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, or Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife
Out-of-State Applicants:
- Minimum 21 years of age
- U.S. Citizen, lawful Permanent Resident, or DACA recipient
- Ability to speak, read, and write English
- High School Diploma or GED Certificate
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License or ability to obtain one
- Minimum 24 consecutive months as a full‑time, paid commissioned officer assigned to patrol or investigative duties (no more than a 24‑month break in service)
- Successfully completed a state‑certified police academy granting a full authority certificate and holding a current active full authority law enforcement certification
- Full authority certificate details:
- 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
- Completed a state authorized and sanctioned law enforcement training academy for its full duration
- Meet requirements outlined in Washington Administrative code 139‑05‑210 “Basic Law Enforcement Certificate of Equivalency” and be qualified to attend the Washington State Equivalency Academy; may be required to complete the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement Academy if deemed necessary
What Else You Need to Know
- Background Investigation: Must pass a background investigation including criminal records check, polygraph, medical, psychological examination, driving, credit, arrest, military, educational records; successful completion of Patrol Training Officer process required.
- Automatic Disqualifiers: Review list related to Criminal Activity, Driving Record, Drug Use, Employment, Financials before submitting application.
- If federal law enforcement officer/agent, correction officer, or military police officer, not qualified for lateral positions.
- Applicants holding a Law Enforcement Certification with less than 24 consecutive months experience may be considered for exceptional consideration upon review by Chief of Police.
- Work Schedule: Fixed 12.5‑hour shifts, dayshift 5:00 AM–5:30 PM, night shift 5:00 PM–5:30 AM; newly hired officers may initially work weekend night shifts; some overtime may be needed.
- Work Environment: Indoor and outdoor variability, exposure to traffic, fumes, airborne particles, aircraft noise; required to walk and stand for extended periods.
- Overtime Eligible: Eligible for overtime pay.
- Security Requirements: Must pass TSA and FBI background checks, obtain Port of Seattle upon clearance, receive CBP Customs Seal…
Title: Police Officer – Lateral
Company: Port of Seattle
Location: Seattle, USA
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