Salary

$78,899.60 - $86,750.77 Annually

Location

Various Locations throughout King County, WA

Job Type

Civil Service

Job Number

2026BW26197

Department

KCSO - Sheriff's Office

Opening Date

01/01/2026

Closing Date

12/13/2026 11:49 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

K2 : KCSOMG-Marshals' Guild (KCSO)

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Hours/Week

40 hours/week

Description
Benefits
Questions

Summary

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.

Marshals serve at the following locations:

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.

Benefits:

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.

Job Duties

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.

Qualifications

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

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) recipient.
You must have the ability to read, speak and write in the English language fluently.

Note:

All retired WA State law enforcement personnel are eligible to draw their full LEOFF II retirement benefits while working as a Marshal full time and with full King County health care benefits -- OR -- retired LEOFF II personnel can choose not to draw their retirement and instead pay into the WA State Public Safety Employees Retirement System (PSERS). Under state law you cannot draw from a state retirement plan and pay into another state retirement plan at the same time. Contact the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) (http://www.drs.wa.gov/) to confirm your individual retirement circumstances. If you are a PERS I or PERS II retiree, you may be able to work a number of hours and still receive your retirement benefits, but you should check with DRS.

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

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. If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Brandon Woods, BrWoods@kingcounty.gov

Human Resources Analyst - Civil Service Administration

King County Department of Human Resources

Benefits

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental, family and 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

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

01

You must be a current US Citizen, DACA recipient or Lawful Permanent Resident to apply for civil service positions with the King County Sheriff's Office. Are you now a US Citizen, DACA Recipient or Legal Permanent Resident?

02

Can you read, write and speak the English language?

03

Have you 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?

04

Do you have at least 1 year of recent work experience as a fully commissioned Police Officer/Trooper/Deputy Sheriff (with a break in service less of than 5 years) OR 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? PLEASE PICK ALL THAT APPLY.

1 years of recent work experience as a fully commissioned Police Officer/Trooper/Deputy (with a break in service of less than 5 year)
4 years of continuos service and currently serving as a reservce Police Officer (WA State ONLY) with qualifications standards and work duties similar to the King County Sheriff's Office.

05

Please explain your answer for Question 4. Please state which job(s) have qualified you as a fully commissioned Police Officer/Trooper/Deputy Sheriff .

06

The King County Sheriff's Office maintains a list of automatic disqualifiers for employment. This list can be accessed by clicking on this link Automatic Disqualifiers. Please review the disqualifiers and respond to the following question before proceeding. Do you certify that based on your review of the automatic disqualifiers that you are qualified for employment with the King County Sheriff's Office? Note - This information will be verified prior to scheduling an oral board interview.

07

The background of all King County Sheriff's Office employees and applicants are thoroughly checked. The required background investigation will review and evaluate driving records, criminal records, criminal behavior, employment histories, military records, personal and employment references, and related information. Candidates who pass the initial background investigation will be required to complete a polygraph. Are you willing to undergo a background investigation and polygraph examination as part of the employment process?

Required Question

Employer King County

Address King Street Center

201 South Jackson Street

Seattle, Washington, 98104

Phone 206-477-3404

Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/

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