Salary: $35.37 - $44.83 Hourly
Location : Regional Communications & Emergency Coordination Center (RCECC) - 3511 NE 2nd St, Renton, WA
Job Type: Civil Service
Job Number: 2026MK27810
Department: KCSO - Sheriff's Office
Division: Support Services
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: H9 : PSEU-Non-Comm's KCSO
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week

Summary
SUMMARY:

King County Sheriff's Data Technicians handle critical communication and records management between deputies, courts, and law enforcement databases.

Core Responsibilities

• Data Management: Research, enter, modify, verify, and delete time-sensitive criminal justice data.
• Information Relay: Transmit messages via radio, telephone, and local, state, national, or international computer networks.
• Record Maintenance: Keep up-to-date electronic and paper files on warrants, court orders, stolen property, and missing or dangerous persons.
• Agency Support: Respond quickly to data and identification requests from field officers and outside criminal justice organizations.

WHO MAY APPLY: Open to the public.
NOTE: This recruitment will establish an employment list (valid for one year) to fill the current vacancy as well as future Sheriff's Data Technician vacancies within the Sheriff's Office.

This position 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

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

WORK LOCATION: Regional Communications and Emergency Coordination Center (RCECC) at 3511 NE 2nd Street, Renton, WA 98056. This work in done in person, there is not an option to telecommute.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position is eligible for overtime. The Data Unit operates 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, which includes holidays and nights.
Sheriff's Data Technicians must be willing to work any and all shifts, including overtime, as assigned.

Job Duties
SUMMARY:
King County Sheriff's Data Technicians have a critical role to:

• Provide time critical criminal history information to police officers and criminal justice agencies.
• Assure that locally generated information carried on County, State, national and international computer systems is complete, accurate and up to date by researching, entering, modifying, verifying, and deleting data in a timely manner.
• Maintain electronic and paper files on wanted, missing or dangerous persons, stolen property, warrants and court orders.
• Assist law enforcement officers in establishing the true identity of persons or property by comparing detailed descriptions to those previously on file, identify persons or property which are listed as "wanted" by state or national crime information computers, confirm whether or not warrants for specific wanted people are in hand and assist in proper identification of individuals booked under false names.
• Protect confidentiality of information by assuring that data is provided only to appropriate law enforcement and criminal justice personnel.
• Audit and validate all locally entered information by double checking it for completeness and accuracy.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

At least one year of demonstrated experience in:

• Providing excellent customer service in a high-volume, high-pressure, stressful work environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks, with constantly changing priorities with a high level of accuracy
• Experience producing error-free, reliable results by consistent checking, and focused attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively without close
  At least one year of demonstrated experience in:
  Providing excellent customer service in a high-volume, high-pressure, stressful work environment.
  Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks, with constantly changing priorities with a high level of accuracy
  Experience producing error-free, reliable results by consistent checking, and focused attention to detail.
  Demonstrated ability to work productively without close supervision.
  Demonstrated accurate keyboarding skills at a minimum of 35 WPM.
  Demonstrated effective written communication skills; ability to listen and take accurate detailed notes from oral communications with writing skills sufficient to transcribe, compose, edit and maintain a variety of documents, reports and correspondences using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  Experience using standard office equipment such as laptops/computers, copiers, and/or multi-line telephone.
  Must have ability to:
  Providing detail oriented information with great attention to quality and accuracy. This position requires excellent research skills; ability to search, retrieve, log and file records from multiple sources (databases, electronic and hard copy files).
  Accurately enter and track data; file numerically and alphabetically using databases, electronic and paper filing systems.
  Use and communicate via two-way radio, email, phone and in-person while under stress supervision.
• Demonstrated accurate keyboarding skills at a minimum of 35 WPM.
• Demonstrated effective written communication skills; ability to listen and take accurate detailed notes from oral communications with writing skills sufficient to transcribe, compose, edit and maintain a variety of documents, reports and correspondences using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Experience using standard office equipment such as laptops/computers, copiers, and/or multi-line telephone.

Must have ability to:

• Providing detail oriented information with great attention to quality and accuracy. This position requires excellent research skills; ability to search, retrieve, log and file records from multiple sources (databases, electronic and hard copy files).
• Accurately enter and track data; file numerically and alphabetically using databases, electronic and paper filing systems.
• Use and communicate via two-way radio, email, phone and in-person while under stress

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The most competitive candidates will have previous experience:

• Two (or more) years of increasingly responsible professional administrative support or data entry experience
• Knowledge and comprehension of laws, policies, procedures, and associated law enforcement information.
• Previous experience in public safety agencies or within the police data information/records management field

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass thorough background investigation, including a polygraph
• Washington State Patrol (WSP) ACCESS (A Central Computerized Enforcement Service System) Level 2 Certification is a required within 6-months of employment. On-the-job training will be available to prepare selected applicants to obtain this certification if not already achieved.

TO APPLY: Please carefully review the list of required materials before submitting your application.
Review the list of KCSO and verify your qualification for employment with King County Sheriff's Office.

• King County Application (applying online satisfies this)
• Complete answers to all the supplemental questions.
• Cover letter and resume (optional)

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Michelle Kobuki, Human Resources Analyst
206-477-4740
[email protected]

UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by PSEU: Public Safety Employees Union.

SELECTION PROCESS: Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. Answers to supplemental questions will assist in determining your eligibility for further consideration. The most competitive candidates may be invited to move forward to the technical test in October.

EXAM Timeframe: Please note that dates are subject to change based on resource availability.

• October: Technical Examination
• November: Oral Board Examinations

Supplemental Information
Are you ready to make a difference? dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County's vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Michelle Kobuki at