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Dec
22

King County Civil Service

Information about the Civil Service Commission and Administration for employment decisions in the King County Sheriff’s Office.

Under the authority of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW 41.14), the Civil Service Commission is responsible for the recruitment and hiring processes for the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO).

KCSO Career Opportunities can be found at Careers with the King County Sheriff's Office.

Civil Service Commission

The Director of Human Resources for King County, Jay Osborne, has all the powers and duties of the Civil Service Commission, except for matters related to the removal, suspension, demotion, or discharge of Sheriff’s Office employees.

Under the authority of King County Code (KCC 3.14.20 and RCW 41.14.120), appeals related to the removal, suspension, demotion, or discharge of Sheriff’s Office employees will be adjudicated by a 3-person commission. The Civil Service Commission is appointed by the County Executive. 

Civil Service Commission Members

  • Commissioner Sam Pailca, Chairperson
  • Commissioner Paige Pratter
  • Vacant Commissioner Position 2

Civil Service Administration

The administration of the civil service program is delegated to the Civil Service Administrator, Brannon Mark.

The Civil Service Program is guided by the following documents:

Appeals

Appeals must be submitted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules.

  • Examination Protest and Appeal – Sections 8.5, 8.6 and 8.7
  • Appointment Standards and Rejection Appeal Procedure – Section 10.14
  • Disciplinary Proceedings – Civil Service Rule 14

Civil Service Commission meetings

The next public meeting is to be determined.

Future meetings, events and locations will be listed on this page, in accordance with Washington's Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30).

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