Marshal Part Time - Civil Service

Salary : $74,749.32 - $95,401.32 Annually
Location : Main County Campus-3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2025-SHR-2702-NOV
Department: Sheriff
Division: Sheriff Homeland Security
Opening Date: 11/18/2025
Closing Date: Continuous


Description
BASIC FUNCTION

To provide area security and public safety within limited jurisdiction (County Campuses, Courts and Justice Centers or other designated County property) and to provide assistance and information to the public, law enforcement and court officials.

Job Duties

1. Patrols and inspects the grounds and buildings within assigned jurisdiction maintaining an awareness of volatile situations, suspicious circumstances and potential weapons.
2. Enforces laws applicable to the assigned jurisdiction.
3. Maintains order during court proceedings and other events occurring on County Campus, Courts, Justice Centers and other County property.
4. Searches individuals and packages, seizes weapons, contraband and potential explosives to prevent such items from entering county facilities including correctional and court facilities; takes appropriate action including evacuation of building when necessary.
5. Responds to and investigates reported incidents, crimes, and suspicious situations within jurisdiction; controls and/or secures the scene, gathers evidence and interviews witnesses and victims when necessary.
6. Arrests individuals with warrants as directed by court order, arrests individuals on county property with warrants and makes on-view arrests; transports and books individuals into jail, completes and submits appropriate reports and forms; testifies when required.
7. Responds to phone, fire, and duress alarms; assists in the evacuation of buildings; investigates and reports injuries, accidents and administers first-aid when necessary.
8. Monitors security entrances and contracted security staff.
9. Interacts with the media by providing general information during events occurring on the County Campus and Justice Centers and relaying instructions issued from the judges during court hearings and trials.
10. Assists and directs the public to appropriate county offices; maintains current information regarding changes to county facilities or offices.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. Maintains necessary records and reports as required.

Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
One (1) year experience as a full time, sworn, fully commissioned officer in a civilian law enforcement agency; OR three (3) years continuous experience as an active reserve law enforcement officer and currently serving as a reserve police officer within Washington State only, with qualification standards and work duties similar to the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office. Academy and/or pre-academy time does not count towards the one (1) year of experience. Must have graduated from a certified law enforcement academy that meets or exceeds Washington State standards. Must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100; and at least twenty-one (21) years of age at time of employment. High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate. Must pass job related tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for appointment candidates must successfully pass a criminal history background investigation, a criminal record check, fingerprinting, a polygraph examination, a psychological examination, a pre-employment drug screening and a post-employment physical examination. Ability to acquire a First Aid/CPR Certificate.
Employees will be required to carry firearms while on duty and must qualify with a firearm on a regular basis. Eligibility to receive a commission from the Snohomish County Sheriff as a Special Deputy is required.

A valid Washington State Driver's License, unrestricted except as to vision is required.
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES


Knowledge of:

• law enforcement practices and procedures
• laws of arrest
• general legal terminology
• safety programs relating to office environments

Ability to:

• communicate effectively with people, regardless of age, sex, racial, ethnic, economic, or cultural background, including persons with social or behavioral problems
• analyze potentially dangerous situations quickly, objectively and determine a proper course of action
• maintain order with firmness and tact and obtain information from individuals in the face of hostility and dispute
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with county officials, other employees and the public
• learn to use telecommunication hardware
• learn, understand and apply relevant laws
• access, input and retrieve information from the computer and record information correctly as related to booking
• understand and follow oral and written procedures and guidelines
• speak and write with clarity and maintain complete and accurate records of daily activities
• perform strenuous physical tasks, such as pursuing fleeing suspects on foot and restraining suspects who resist, under possible hazardous conditions or situations
• work effectively with minimal supervision and in stressful situations

SUPERVISION


Employee will follow established procedures under minimal supervision. Work may be spot checked for compliance against established operational procedures or guidelines.


WORKING CONDITIONS


Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Employees are required to be armed while on duty and the work may involve confrontations with hostile and violent persons and other situations that necessitate the use of force.


Employees may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.


Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
Visit to learn more about the following benefits.

County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these for medical insurance. The County pays the for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.
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Following is a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process.A resume will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered.

• Yes
• No

02


Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient?

• Yes, United States Citizen
• Yes, Legal Permanent Resident
• Yes, DACA recipient
• None of the Above

04


Do you have a high school diploma or GED certificate?

• Yes
• No

05


Are you over the age of 21?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least one (1) year experience as a full time, sworn, fully commissioned officer in a civilian law enforcement agency; OR three (3) years continuous experience as an active reserve law enforcement officer and currently serving as a reserve police officer within Washington State only, with qualification standards and work duties similar to the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office? (Academy and/or pre-academy time does not count towards the one (1) year of experience).

• Yes
• No

07


Briefly explain where your experience was gained from in question #6.
08


Do you have the ability to legally carry a firearm?

• Yes
• No

09


Have you ever resigned from a law enforcement agency in lieu of termination?

• Yes
• No

10


This position will require you to undergo a number of pre-employment examinations including but not limited to a comprehensive background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal record check, polygraph examination, and a psychological evaluation. If selected to move forward in this process, do you agree to these special requirements as documented in the job description?

• Yes
• No

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Is all the information you've provided in this questionnaire true and accurate to the best of your knowledge? Do you understand that this information will be verified, and that any misstatement will result in removal from the eligibility list and/or the position if already hired?

• Yes
• No

Required Question