Job Description
Salary
$28.87 - $36.60 Hourly
Location
Seattle - Downtown Core, WA
Job Type
Term Limited Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk
Job Number
2026SM23+51
Department
DES - Executive Services
Division
FMD - Facilities Mgmt
Opening Date
03/07/2026
Closing Date
3/21/2026 11:5+ PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
T2I : KCSG-Security Officers DES-FMD
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Description
Benefits
Summary
The King County Facilities Management Division (FMD) is looking to hire experienced professional Security Officers to join their security team. The Security Management team provides physical building security, building access and control, operates an emergency dispatch center, manages lost and found processes, and offers an after-hours employee ****** program.
This recruitment will be used to fill multiple TLT vacancies, and may also be used to create an eligibility list for TLT vacancies throughout the next six months.
Important
King County FMD Security is a 24-hour operation, and presence may be required at any King County facility.
Security Officers are required to wear a ballistic vest throughout the entirety of their assigned shift except during approved breaks.
Security Officers will be required to work a varied schedule including 8-hour and/or 10-hour shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Security Officers are required to report to a variety locations throughout King County for business and training needs.
Term-Limited Temporary positions are "at will" but are full-time and eligible for comprehensive benefits. TLT positions may be eligible for retirement benefits. This TLT position is currently approved to last 12 months with the possibility of extending based on business and operational needs.
WHAT IS THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION?
Click here to learn more about the Facilities Management Division.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
Click here to complete a microlearning on King County's commitment to Equity, Racial & Social Justice Values!
Job Duties
The most successful candidates, at a minimum, will demonstrate skill and ability to:
Safeguard County property against damage or loss; enforce building operation and safety regulations, and control ingress and egress of assigned County premises.
Make security checks of assigned premises, check doors, windows, and building perimeters and write reports of criminal activity and unusual or unsafe conditions.
Safeguard County employees and authorized persons and occasionally provide security ****** service to County employees to ensure their safety.
Handle disturbances, unruly or threatening persons, remove trespassers or unauthorized individuals from assigned County premises.
Coordinate with local Police to remove or detain hostile or aggressive individuals threatening the public, County employees or property.
Staff security desks and maintain a log of all activity on a given shift, monitor building fire alarm systems, monitor and operate CCTV surveillance systems, monitor duress alarms, operate Access Control computer systems and dispatch Facilities and Court Security Officers via Radio.
Evaluate observed or reported incidents, prepare accurate, comprehensive, incident reports, service reports and provide documentation of problems and security concerns.
Perform after-hours weapons screening duties in Courthouses; handle after-hours building emergency repair requests, in coordination with the Duty Manager.
Other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
Any combination of experience/education/training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.
Previous professional, paid security experience.
Knowledge of defensive tactics, and criminal and civil legal protections for persons and property.
An effective communication style and the ability to synthesize complex ideas and concepts effectively in a variety of settings with a diverse audience.
Customer focus in building and maintaining positive internal and external client relationships, including elected officials.
Demonstrated adherence to organizational core values and ethical behavior on and off the job.
Ability to routinely exercise good judgment and quickly asses a situation and respond in a reasonable way with inapplicable policies and procedures.
Focus and adhere to the King County equity and social justice initiatives and principles while performing their duties.
Supplemental Information
Necessary Requirements
Successful candidates must have the ability to work or be assigned any shift as needed.
Must be able to wear a ballistic vest for the entirety of assigned shift except during approved breaks.
Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license.
Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation with the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD), reference checks, and a pre-employment physical examination, if selected.
This position is represented by the King County Security Guild.
This position is designated as Mission Critical - employees who provide for and maintain the essential functions of county services declared or otherwise occurring emergencies.
APPLICATION PROCESS
This recruitment will be used to fill multiple TLT vacancies as they become available throughout the next six months. Qualified candidates who are not selected at this time will be notified and placed on eligibility list for future opportunities.
An official and thoroughly completed King County application form through our online applicant tracking system (NEOGOV) is required. Applications that are incomplete may not be considered for this opportunity.
Subject matter experts assigned to thoroughly and carefully review all application materials will select the candidates to be contacted for participation in the selection procedures (customarily an oral interview(s) and a written assessment).
If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Sarah McCauley at [email protected].
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, *** (including gender identity, ****** 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
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.
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.
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, +8104
Phone 206-XXXXXX
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/
$28.87 - $36.60 Hourly
Location
Seattle - Downtown Core, WA
Job Type
Term Limited Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk
Job Number
2026SM23+51
Department
DES - Executive Services
Division
FMD - Facilities Mgmt
Opening Date
03/07/2026
Closing Date
3/21/2026 11:5+ PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
T2I : KCSG-Security Officers DES-FMD
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Description
Benefits
Summary
The King County Facilities Management Division (FMD) is looking to hire experienced professional Security Officers to join their security team. The Security Management team provides physical building security, building access and control, operates an emergency dispatch center, manages lost and found processes, and offers an after-hours employee ****** program.
This recruitment will be used to fill multiple TLT vacancies, and may also be used to create an eligibility list for TLT vacancies throughout the next six months.
Important
King County FMD Security is a 24-hour operation, and presence may be required at any King County facility.
Security Officers are required to wear a ballistic vest throughout the entirety of their assigned shift except during approved breaks.
Security Officers will be required to work a varied schedule including 8-hour and/or 10-hour shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Security Officers are required to report to a variety locations throughout King County for business and training needs.
Term-Limited Temporary positions are "at will" but are full-time and eligible for comprehensive benefits. TLT positions may be eligible for retirement benefits. This TLT position is currently approved to last 12 months with the possibility of extending based on business and operational needs.
WHAT IS THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION?
Click here to learn more about the Facilities Management Division.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
Click here to complete a microlearning on King County's commitment to Equity, Racial & Social Justice Values!
Job Duties
The most successful candidates, at a minimum, will demonstrate skill and ability to:
Safeguard County property against damage or loss; enforce building operation and safety regulations, and control ingress and egress of assigned County premises.
Make security checks of assigned premises, check doors, windows, and building perimeters and write reports of criminal activity and unusual or unsafe conditions.
Safeguard County employees and authorized persons and occasionally provide security ****** service to County employees to ensure their safety.
Handle disturbances, unruly or threatening persons, remove trespassers or unauthorized individuals from assigned County premises.
Coordinate with local Police to remove or detain hostile or aggressive individuals threatening the public, County employees or property.
Staff security desks and maintain a log of all activity on a given shift, monitor building fire alarm systems, monitor and operate CCTV surveillance systems, monitor duress alarms, operate Access Control computer systems and dispatch Facilities and Court Security Officers via Radio.
Evaluate observed or reported incidents, prepare accurate, comprehensive, incident reports, service reports and provide documentation of problems and security concerns.
Perform after-hours weapons screening duties in Courthouses; handle after-hours building emergency repair requests, in coordination with the Duty Manager.
Other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
Any combination of experience/education/training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.
Previous professional, paid security experience.
Knowledge of defensive tactics, and criminal and civil legal protections for persons and property.
An effective communication style and the ability to synthesize complex ideas and concepts effectively in a variety of settings with a diverse audience.
Customer focus in building and maintaining positive internal and external client relationships, including elected officials.
Demonstrated adherence to organizational core values and ethical behavior on and off the job.
Ability to routinely exercise good judgment and quickly asses a situation and respond in a reasonable way with inapplicable policies and procedures.
Focus and adhere to the King County equity and social justice initiatives and principles while performing their duties.
Supplemental Information
Necessary Requirements
Successful candidates must have the ability to work or be assigned any shift as needed.
Must be able to wear a ballistic vest for the entirety of assigned shift except during approved breaks.
Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license.
Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation with the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD), reference checks, and a pre-employment physical examination, if selected.
This position is represented by the King County Security Guild.
This position is designated as Mission Critical - employees who provide for and maintain the essential functions of county services declared or otherwise occurring emergencies.
APPLICATION PROCESS
This recruitment will be used to fill multiple TLT vacancies as they become available throughout the next six months. Qualified candidates who are not selected at this time will be notified and placed on eligibility list for future opportunities.
An official and thoroughly completed King County application form through our online applicant tracking system (NEOGOV) is required. Applications that are incomplete may not be considered for this opportunity.
Subject matter experts assigned to thoroughly and carefully review all application materials will select the candidates to be contacted for participation in the selection procedures (customarily an oral interview(s) and a written assessment).
If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Sarah McCauley at [email protected].
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, *** (including gender identity, ****** 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
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.
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.
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, +8104
Phone 206-XXXXXX
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/
💡 Quick Summary
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