Police Civil Service Commissioner- Volunteer Appointment

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The Port of Seattle is seeking a dedicated Washington State resident to serve as a volunteer member of the Port of Seattle Police Civil Service Commission.

This is an unpaid volunteer appointment that offers an opportunity to contribute to public service and support the fair, consistent, and lawful administration of the Port’s Police Civil Service System.

The appointed commissioner will serve alongside two other commissioners to provide oversight and help ensure the Port’s Civil Service System is administered in accordance with applicable Port resolutions, Police Civil Service Rules, and relevant laws.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of the Port of Seattle Police Civil Service System.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable Port resolutions, Police Civil Service Rules, and relevant laws.
• Participate in Commission meetings and proceedings.
• Help ensure Commission proceedings are conducted in an orderly, fair, and timely manner.
• Review meeting agendas, minutes, reports, and other Commission business.

Time Commitment and Meetings

The Commission typically meets quarterly on the first Tuesday of January, April, July, and October, when there is business to conduct. Meetings generally last one to two hours.

Regular meeting agendas typically include:

1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Approval of previous meeting minutes
4. Reports
5. Unfinished business
6. New business
7. Adjournment

Qualifications and Appointment Details

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a resident of Washington State.
• Not be a current employee of the Port of Seattle.
• Be willing to serve in an unpaid volunteer capacity and participate in Commission meetings as needed.

Appointment details:

• Position type\: Unpaid volunteer appointment
• Appointing authority\: Executive Director of the Port of Seattle
• Term length\: Four years
• Term limit\: Maximum of two consecutive terms

This is an unpaid volunteer appointment and is not eligible for Port of Seattle employee benefits or compensation.
 

Although this volunteer appointment does not include employee benefits, it offers an opportunity to contribute to public service and support the Port of Seattle’s mission to promote 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.

How to Apply

Individuals interested in this volunteer appointment should submit the following materials by email:

• A current resume
• A letter of interest describing their interest in serving on the Commission

Application instructions:

• Email\: [email protected]  
• Subject line\: Interest in Police Civil Service Commissioner
• Application deadline\: October 30th, 2026

Selection Process

The Civil Service Secretary – Chief Examiner will review submitted application materials and provide recommendations to the Executive Director of the Port of Seattle for appointment.

For more information about the Commission, its responsibilities, and applicable Police Civil Service Rules and Port resolutions, visit the Port of Seattle Civil Service Commission webpage.