Corrections Officer
Corrections Officer
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10-04-2025
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Summary
THIS POSITION IS OPEN FOR CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT.
Newly hired Corrections Officers may be eligible for hiring incentives up to $12000*.
Qualified lateral Corrections Officers may be eligible for hiring incentives up to $25000*.
Qualified lateral Corrections Officers currently living OUTSIDE of Washington State may be eligible for Relocation Assistancein the amountof $5000*.
About the department:The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) is a professional and nationally recognized organization that supports safe vibrant and healthy communities in partnership with other criminal justice and human service agencies. DAJD operates the largest county jail system in the State of Washington.
Departments Mission:We provide incustody and communitybased services that are data informed advance safety lead system change and promote equitable outcomes for the people we serve.
About the position:Working in corrections is a challenging but rewarding career where you can make a difference in the lives of others. As one of the largest corrections employers in the State of Washington King County is able to offer job stability and security and unique opportunities for career development advanced training and assignment to specialty units. King County DAJD correctional facilities operate 24hours per day 7days per week. Typical shifts are 06:20 to 14:30 hours 14:20 to 22:30 hours and 22:20 to 06:30 hours and may also include overtime when necessary. Alternative shifts including the potential to be scheduled 12hour shifts may also be an option in the future. For more information please refer to theCorrections Officer Job Class Description.
TOTAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE:
King County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how much we value our employees. The following is what you can expect as a fulltime benefited King County employee:- All successful Lateral Corrections Officer applicants will receive 40 hours of sick leave and 40 hours of vacation leave upon hire.
- In addition to the abovementioned hiring incentive for successful lateral candidates we will include an additional $5000 relocation assistance payment for lateral hires currently living OUTSIDE OF WASHINGTON STATE only.
- Correctional Officers may be eligible for the following additional pay premiums above the posted base salary: firearms qualified translation (language fluency in certain needed languages) premium Field Training Officer pay and longevity pay
- Up to $5250 in annual tuition reimbursement for degrees in approved fields of study
- Comprehensive provision of uniforms and equipment including an annual uniform maintenance stipend and allocation of training ammunition
- Meals or meal vouchers provided while on duty
- 12 days of annual vacation leave with progressive career increases up to a maximum of 30 vacation days per year
- 12 days of sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
- 12 paid scheduled holidays plus 2 personal holidays
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance:
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees participate in a generous pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and can voluntarily participate in additional 457k deferred compensation options.
- Transportation program free ORCA transit pass and paid parking.
- Paid parental leave family and medical leaves bereavement leave volunteer service leave and military service leave
- Flexible Spending Account Wellness Programs Employee Giving Program
- Employee Assistance Programs Training & Career development programs
- Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
For additional information about employee benefits please visit:Benefits Payroll and Retirement PageWork locations:incumbents may be assigned to either of two work locations:- King County Correctional Facility 500 Fifth Avenue Seattle WA 98104
- Maleng Regional Justice Center 620 W. James Street Kent WA 98032
Union membership:Positions in this classification are represented by the King County Corrections Guild (KCCG).
How to apply:Completion of a King County employment application and DAJD supplemental questionnaire is required. Resumes or letter of interest alone will not substitute for full application. Online applications are preferred. To apply go to: to contact:For assistance with the online application process please contact NeoGov Customer Support toll free ator.
Questions regarding this position and the selection process may be directed to:
Contacts:More information about this job and the department can be found on the DAJD website at Preference:Incumbents requesting Veterans preference must submit a copy of their DD214 Member 4 form via email to to determine eligibility. Veterans preference will be applied as applicable.- All successful Lateral Corrections Officer applicants will receive 40 hours of sick leave and 40 hours of vacation leave upon hire.
Job Duties
- Oversee all activities of jail residents including recreation distribution of meals mail commissary requests educational classes visitation time professional visits social workers and other authorized activities.
- Enforce rules and guidelines while managing jail resident behavior in accordance with jail policies and procedures.
- Ensure and maintain the safe secure humane custody of jail residents adhering to constitutional obligations including access to legal counsel medical and mental health services as required.
- Relay approved information concerning jail residents to relatives attorneys probation and police officers and others.
- Use appropriate physical defensive interventions and restraint techniques to maintain custody and control up to and including deadly force in accordance with local state and federal law; achieve and maintain proficiency in application and use of defensive interventions and physical agility.
- Participate in required trainings in defensive tactics electronic control devices pepper spray and other emergency and safety equipment.
- Ability to perform under high stress when confronted with emergent critical or dangerous situations; handle multiple activities simultaneously; exercise sound judgment under stressful circumstances in which working with speed and sustained attention are critical to the job.
- Summon medical attention for jail residents and render emergency first aid and CPR.
- Receive Book and Release jail residents according to policies and procedures as well as assisting in entering personal data on required databases logs and files as well as checking for outstanding warrants.
- Operate control room and/or central surveillance monitor close circuit television (CCTV) cameras control access and egress within jails security and alarms systems communication & radio traffic and other electronic screening devices.
- Coordinate with courts to ensure jail residents appear as required.
- Write detailed reports concerning any recommendation problem observation or emergency situations or occurrences within the jail according to DAJD policy and training or when directed by supervisors.
- Provide excellent customer servicesincluding professional and respectful behavior at all times.
- Ensure confidentiality is upheld to the highest ethical standard.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Inspect facility jail residents visitorsand packages delivered to the facility.
- Conduct searches related to safety and security to include but not limited to vehicles facilities property and person for contraband health hazards safety and security violations.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Minimum qualifications for entry level:
- Twentyone years of age by the time of hire
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Washington State Drivers License by the time of hire
- Must have the ability to read speak and write in the English language fluently.
Lateral Experience:Training requirements and starting salary range will be evaluated on a casebycase basis.Supplemental Information
Applicants currently working as a Corrections Officerare subject to the same application testing and screening process as other candidates. However some additional benefits may be realized posthire and include the following:
- Salary Consideration for Laterals: Salary may be evaluated for previous corrections experience on a casebycase basis up to Step 5 of the Corrections Officer salary range;
- Internal Salary Consideration: Internal Incumbents may be considered for a higher step placement;
- Training Waiver Consideration: Incumbents may be considered for a full or partial Corrections Academy waiver based on confirmation of attendance and successful completion of a comparable Corrections Academy. Training records of these incumbents will be reviewed to determine eligibility for a full or partial waiver.
- King County application for employment. Once the applications are screened incumbents will be contacted by DAJD to proceed to the departments background investigation process.
- The DAJD background investigation process is a thorough and extensive process which includes but is not limited to; completion of an extensive Background Investigation Questionnaire Washington Department of Child Youth & Families Neglect Founded Findings Request polygraph examination psychological evaluation fingerprinting criminal background check social media check reference checks final interview and physical examination (preemployment physical).The background investigation is an ongoing process and may lead to termination of employment if adverse information is obtained during employment.
- PushUps: 15 minimum 90 second time limit
- SitUps: 12 minimum 90 second time limit
- Squat Thrusts: 25 minimum 3minute time limit
Post hire:Incumbents must successfully pass a physical ability test (PAT) again. The posthire PAT is administered by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) which is required for admission to the Corrections Officer Academy.Failure to successfully pass the WSCJTC PAT will result in termination of employment.Incumbents must complete a fourweek orientation a tenweek Corrections Officer Academy (COA length is subject to change per WSCJTC policy) a sixweek field training program and successfully complete a oneyear probationary period. All incumbents must be able to participate in rigorous physical training at the academy and must be able to work with adult jail residents in physical situations throughout their employment.
Corrections Officer Recruitment Process
If you have failed the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detentions background investigation process within the past two years your application will not be considered at this time unless otherwise notified.
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Guided byourTrue North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principleswe are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you have questions please contact a recruiter listed on this job announcement.*Hiring incentives are subject to change without notice and are only available until fundingis exhausted which may occur at any time.
*Relocation Assistance payment will be paid with the first paycheck less applicable taxes and will be subject to the same repayment conditions as the incentive hiring bonus.
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