Corrections Officer
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Corrections Officer
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. We provide in-custody and community-based services that are data informed, advance safety, lead system change, and promote equitable outcomes for the people we serve. 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 offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how much we value our employees. The following is what you can expect as a full-time benefited King County employee:
- Up to $5,250 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.
- Correctional Officers may be eligible for the following additional pay premiums above the posted base salary: firearms qualified, bilingual premiums, field training officer pay, and longevity pay.
- 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.
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy, but benefits may change over time. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
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
Schedule and facility assignments are subject to staffing needs of the department and collective bargaining unit bid processes, which are seniority based. Positions in this classification are represented by the King County Corrections Guild (KCCG).
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: For assistance with the online application process, please contact NeoGov Customer Support toll free at View phone number on click.appcast.io or Questions regarding this position and the selection process may be directed to:
- Jacob Black, DAJD Human Resources Analyst at View email address on click.appcast.io
- Johnson Chao, DAJD Human Resources Analyst at View email address on click.appcast.io
- Ursula Mole, DAJD Human Resources Analyst at View email address on click.appcast.io
More information about this job and the department can be found on the DAJD website at Veterans' preference will be applied as applicable.
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