Security Screener - Lead

King County; Washington; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The King County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Lead Security Screener to supervise security screening staff at multiple King County locations. This civil service promotional role is open only to current KCSO employees who have completed probation as a Security Screener.

The Lead Screener reports to the Sergeant, may perform Screeners duties, and oversees scheduling, training, and performance across the screener team. Competency in leadership, communication, and office software is required.

Qualifications

• Leadership and direction of Screeners
• Excellent oral and written communications
• Ability to work with diverse groups and the public
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to perform basic time keeping in software
• Experience in problem solving and conflict resolution

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct assigned staff; prioritize daily work and resolve issues
• Develop and maintain daily/monthly schedules for the screener group
• Review absences to meet scheduling needs
• Gather and maintain post logs and related data
• Schedule and provide training for new Screeners
• Monitor Screeners to ensure standards
• Perform magnetometer tests
• Cover posts when needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Oral and written communication

Customer service

Training and interpersonal skills

Time-keeping and administrative

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the King County Sheriff's Office. The King County Sheriff's Office and Civil Service seek applicants for a LEAD SECURITY SCREENER position. This position is a Civil Service CLOSED - PROMOTIONAL opportunity open only to current King County Sheriff's Office employees who have successfully completed probation of employment as a Security Screener in the KCSO.

The responsibilities of this classification includes acting as lead to employees providing security screening services in King County locations. The Security Screener-Lead reports to the Sergeant and may also perform duties of a Security Screener.

WHO MAY APPLY:

This position is open to the INTERNAL King County Sheriff’s Office applicants only.

The Lead Security Screener 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.

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.

In addition to the Security Screener responsibilities, the Security Screener-Lead also performs the following:

• Lead and direct assigned staff; prioritize daily work assignments and assign work, resolve issues, oversee and monitor work.
• Develop and maintain daily and monthly work schedules for the screener group.
• Review absence request to ensure scheduling needs are met.
• Gather and maintain statistical information, including daily post logs and magnetometer test logs.
• Schedule and provide training and test exercises for newly hired Screeners.
• Monitor Screeners at all posts to ensure work adheres to standards.
• Perform regular tests of magnetometers.
• Works post position when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

In addition to the knowledge and skills listed in the Security Screener classification, the Security Screener-Lead must have the following:

• Security Screener in the KCSO
• Demonstrated skill in providing leadership and direction to Screeners.
• Possess excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining positive effective working relationships with departmental personnel and the general public
• Demonstrated skill working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated customer service, training and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience and skill using a variety of software applications such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic time keeping functions in applicable software programs.
• Experience and skill in problem solving and conflict-resolution.

General Timeframe:

The timeframe and order of this recruitment is provided below. Please note that dates are subject to change based on resource availability.

• October 14th, 2026; WrittenExamination
• October 29th, 2026; Oral Board Examination

Please note, dates are subject to change based on resource availability.

WORK SCHEDULE:

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

UNION MEMBERSHIP:

This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 117.

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:

Performance Examination:

October 14th, 2026

Oral Board Interview:

October 29th, 2026

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 Sheriff's Office.

CONTACT:

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Brandon Woods, [e-mail]

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.

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.

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.