On-Call Court Marshal — Municipal Court Security

Seattle Municipal Court; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 62,268,000 - 158,975,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation, holiday, sick leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Job summary

Seattle Municipal Court seeks an On-Call Intermittent Court Marshal to join a small security team responsible for protecting prisoners, staff and the public in court facilities. The role emphasizes flexibility, readiness to respond to incidents, and coordination with Seattle Police and court personnel.

Qualified candidates have law enforcement or corrections background, pass background checks and training, and can obtain firearms certification; on-site work at Seattle Justice Center is expected

Qualifications

• Certified by a criminal justice or corrections academy program and at least two years of full-time law enforcement or corrections experience.
• Can successfully pass a polygraph, psychological, medical, and drug testing. Is trained and experienced in the use of defensive tactics and use of force.
• Ability to become certified in the use of firearms.
• Valid Washington State Driver's license.
• 21+ years of age upon hire.
• High school diploma or GED.
• U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Guard and protect prisoners, Court staff and the public in courtrooms, holding cells and court-related areas. Intervene in potential incidents of violence.
• Report criminal violations to the Seattle Police Department.
• Transport SMC defendants on Court Transport Orders from other jail locations.
• Transport SMC defendants held at other jails to be booked into King County Jail for SMC warrants. Escort prisoners or detainees between secured facilities and courtrooms.
• Monitor, assist, and oversee security screeners to ensure screening of the public is conducted in a professional manner.
• Operate security devices: firearm, baton, Taser, etc. in the discharge of their duties.
• Act as first responder to fire alarms, bomb threats, activated alarms, and various safety concerns, and assist with building evacuations within the Seattle Justice Center.
• Complete incident reports and various required paperwork.
• Successfully secure and maintain Seattle Police Department special commission which includes passing an annual firearm qualification at the Seattle Police Department range.
• Arrest a person in compliance with an arrest warrant after confirming the existence and extradition. Arrest and remand a person into custody pursuant to a judicial officer's order.

Skills

Polygraph testing

Psychological testing

Medical testing

Drug testing

Defensive tactics

Use of force

Firearm certification

Education

Criminal justice or corrections academy certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Seattle Municipal Court seeks an On-Call Intermittent Court Marshal to join a small security team responsible for protecting prisoners, staff and the public in court facilities. The role emphasizes flexibility, readiness to respond to incidents, and coordination with Seattle Police and court personnel.

Qualified candidates have law enforcement or corrections background, pass background checks and training, and can obtain firearms certification; on-site work at Seattle Justice Center is expected