Court Marshal

King County Sheriff's Office

Washington

On-site

USD 79,000 - 87,000

Full time

41 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

Retirement plan through DRS

12 paid holidays

Generous vacation and sick leave

Flexible schedules and telecommuting

Job summary

The King County Sheriff's Office is seeking Court Marshals to perform limited law enforcement duties at various court sites across King County, WA. This civil service, full-time role offers a pathway to extend retirement earnings and continue public service within a structured court environment.

Marshals are assigned to multiple locations including King County Courthouse and Maleng Regional Justice Center, with a fixed schedule and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

Possesses a WA Peace Officer Certificate (or equivalent) and at least 1 year of full-time law enforcement experience.
Or certified by WA Corrections academy with at least two years post-academy experience including courtroom detention.
Must be able to read, speak and write English fluently.

Responsibilities

Marshal staff fixed security posts and patrol on foot.
Make warrant arrests and take defendants into custody as required.
Investigate incidents and write case reports.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Good verbal skills

Education

Washington State Peace Officer Certificate

Washington State Corrections academy

Job description

Benefits
Burien District Court

Salary

$78,899.60 - $86,750.77 Annually

Location

Various Locations throughout King County, WA

Job Type

Civil Service

Job Number

2027BW28379

Department

KCSO - Sheriff's 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
Benefits
Questions

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.

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. 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 follow the Sheriff’s Office General Orders Manual and the CPU SOP. Marshal's 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

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)

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: Varied 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

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 Sheriff's 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 County's 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.

Benefits

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

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.

Are you willing to undergo a background investigation and polygraph examination as part of the employment 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.

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

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.

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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