Traffic Support Specialist en Port of Seattle Police Department

As a Traffic Support Specialist, you will provide support to Police Officers with traffic control on the airport drives, performing a variety of duties in support of ground transportation operations at SEA (Seattle Tacoma International Airport).  

• You will assist in providing the safe and convenient movement of pedestrian and vehicle traffic within assigned areas of the exterior of the terminal building where vehicle approach and departure routes are located.
• You will provide directional and informational assistance to the public concerning the use of airport transportation services and related ground transportation support facilities.
• You will provide directional and informational assistance to the public concerning areas within the airport, as well as the surrounding local areas of SEA. 
• You will patrol assigned areas of responsibility and monitor roadway operating and safety conditions, and vehicle and crowd activity. 
• You will initiate requests to Police Officers for crowd and vehicle control as required.

• Experienced – You have one year of experience working in direct contact with the general public. 
• Educated – You possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Desired – We hope you have an Associate’s degree and one years of experience in traffic control.
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.  At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Safety/Security Focused – You have a basic knowledge of operating procedures related to security, pedestrian, and vehicular safety. Additionally, you are not afraid to enforce rules and regulations pertaining to traffic control firmly, impartially and with respect for individual rights.
• Customer Service Minded – You are able to establish effective working relationships with superiors, departmental officials, employees of private contractors and the traveling public. You are respectful but firm as needed to ensure customers follow established procedures. 
• Strong Communicator – You are able to communicate verbally and in writing in a professional and impartial manner, and to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

• Background Investigation – You must pass a background investigation including a personal history statement, fingerprinting, criminal records check, drug test, and polygraph examination. 
• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will vary. This is a seven day a week and twenty-four hour a day facility. You must be able and willing to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays.  
• Work Environment – Will generally work outdoors, in all types of weather conditions, with extended exposure to weather conditions and high levels of airport noise. 
• Overtime Eligible – You are eligible for overtime pay in this role.
• Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements. 
• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Additionally, you must pass an extensive background review to include a criminal history check and follow up with previous employers and references in accordance with Port of Seattle Police Department background policies.
• Union Representation – This position is represented by Teamsters union, Local 117.

 The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.