Police Officer - Entry

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Police Officer - Entry.

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.

• Experienced – You are at least 21 years of age and you are a U.S. Citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident with the ability to read and write in the English language.
• Educated – You possess a High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• 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.
• Driver’s License – You will need a valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one, is required prior to your start date.

• Background Investigation – You 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 records, and other sources where information can be obtained to measure one's suitability for police work.
  
  You must successfully complete a Patrol Training Officer (PTO) process once hired.
• Automatic Disqualifiers – You will need to review our list of Automatic Disqualifiers related to Criminal Activity, Driving Record, Drug Use, Employment and Financials before submittal of your application.
• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will consist of a fixed, 12.5-hour shifts and available work shifts are bid on annually by seniority. The patrol schedule currently consists of a dayshift running 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM and a night shift running from 5:00 PM to 5:30 AM. As a newly hired officer, you can generally expect to initially work weekend night shifts once their field training is complete.
  
  Some overtime may be needed to meet operational needs.
• Work Environment – You will work both indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. You will sometimes work in or near moving traffic and will be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles consistent with working near aircraft and maritime vessels. You may be exposed to aircraft noise. You will be required to walk and stand for extended periods of time throughout each shift.
• Overtime Eligible – You are eligible for overtime pay in this role.
• Union Representation – This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters union, Local 117.