Court Marshal

Court Marshal

Salary

$78,899.60 - $86,750.77 Annually

Location

Various Locations throughout King County, WA

Job Type

Civil Service

Job Number

2027BW28379

Department

KCSO - Sheriffs Office

Division

Support Services

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

12/5/2027 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

K2 : KCSOMG-Marshals Guild (KCSO)

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Hours/Week

40 hours/week

• Description
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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the King County Sheriff's Office. 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 (Scheduled to close at the end of year)
• Other locations as assigned.

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to the public [OR INTERNAL].

The [name of 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.

For more information about application requirements go to civil-service-application-requirements.pdf

For more information about King County Service please visit our King County Civil Service website.

Job Duties

Job Duties

The Court Protection 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 11 work sites. Marshals will be assigned to the King County Courthouse (Seattle) or Maleng Justice Center (Kent) during the first year of employment (probationary period).

Marshals follow the Sheriff's Office General Orders Manual and the CPU SOP. Marshals staff 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 are not regularly assigned to work inside courtrooms. Marshals also investigate incidents and write case reports.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications:

• Possesses a Washington State Peace Officer Certificate (or equivalent) or Federal Criminal Justice Academy AND at least one year of full-time law enforcement experience. (no more than a 5 year break in service)

OR

• Certified by a Washington State Corrections academy AND at least two year of post-academy experience that includes courtroom correctional detention. (no more than a 5 year break in service)

AND

• 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.

NOTE: 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. 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

WORK SCHEDULE: This position is FLSA Non-Exempt/Exempt and is overtime eligible/not eligible for overtime. 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.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE: Applications will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates will be invited to participate in a practical examination and oral board interview. Below is the timeline for this recruitment:

Oral Board Interview: Varies based on application date - estimated 2-3 weeks after you apply. Please note, dates are subject to change based on resource availability.

Here are resources to help with Civil Service examinations:

• Helpful tips for the Civil Service oral board interview: Video - Oral Board Examination Information
• Additional information on King County's commitment to equity and social justice: Website - Understanding King County ERSJ Values and Commitments

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The candidate selected for this position will be required to pass a comprehensive background investigation to include fingerprinting and a polygraph examination.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATIERALS: Please carefully review the list of required materials before submitting your application. Additional information on application requirements can be found on the Civil Service website.

• Candidates must complete an online employment application at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs with employment history going back at least ten years, if applicable, and all relevant experience that exceeds ten years. Applications that say "see resume" or do not have any work history listed in the application itself will not be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed job application.
• Answer all the supplemental questions.
• Review the list of KCSO Automatic Disqualifiers and verify your qualification for employment with King County Sheriffs Office.

CONTACT: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Brandon Woods, brwoods@kingcounty.gov

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or if you have questions, please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

CLASSIFICATION: The classification for this position is County Marshal.

King Countys Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the persons sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.

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.

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, Legal Permanent Resident or DACA recipient to qualify for civil service positions with the King County Sheriffs Office. Are you now a United States citizen, Legal Permanent Resident or DACA recipient?

• Yes
• No

02

Can you read, write and speak the English language?

• Yes
• No

03

The King County Sheriffs 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 Sheriffs Office? Note - This information will be verified prior to scheduling an oral board interview.

• Yes
• No

04

The background of all King County Sheriffs 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?

• Yes
• No

05

All information in your application, including your answers to the supplemental questions, will be confirmed in the course of the required background investigation and polygraph examination. Have you been completely honest with us when completing your application for employment and this questionnaire?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you requesting King County Sheriffs Office Explorer Points? You must have served as an active KCSO Explorer for two (2) years and have completed a minimum of 850 hours of KCSO Explorer training and/or service hours.

• Yes
• No

07

You must be a current US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident or DACA recipient to qualify for civil service positions with the King County Sheriffs Office. Are you now a United States citizen, Legal Permanent Resident or DACA recipient?

• Yes
• No

08

Candidates who have been previously disqualified by KCSO within the 12-months of application will be automatically disqualified from the recruitment process. Note: This information will be verified prior to moving forward in the oral board process.

• Yes, I have been disqualified by KCSO within the past 12 months.
• No, I have not been disqualified by KCSO within the past 12 months.

09

This position REQUIRES one of the following: A) Possesses a Washington State Peace Officer Certificate (or equivalent) or Federal Criminal Justice Academy AND at least one year of full-time law enforcement experience. (no more than a 5 year break in service) OR B) Certified by a Washington State Corrections academy AND at least two year of post-academy experience that includes courtroom correctional detention. (no more than a 5 year break in service) WHICH OF THESE DO YOU POSSES? PLEASE DECRIBE YOUR SELECTION IN THE FOLLOWING QUESTION

• A) Possesses a Washington State Peace Officer Certificate (or equivalent) or Federal Criminal Justice Academy AND at least one year of full-time law enforcement experience. (no more than a 5 year break in service)
• B) Certified by a Washington State Corrections academy AND at least two year of post-academy experience that includes courtroom correctional detention. (no more than a 5 year break in service)
• BOTH

10

Please describe your answer to question 9 regarding your previous experience qualifying you for this position. Please include any certificate, academy, agency, and details of related work/training.

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/