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New Search| Job Category: | Corrections Officer (entry level) |
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| Job Title: | Corrections Officer -Entry Level |
| Hiring Organization: | King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention |
| Salary Range: | $24.32 -- 32.45 per hour - 2010 rates |
| Closing Date: | 2010-04-27 |
| Job Location: | Washington |
| Description: | Mission: The Department of Adult & Juvenile Detention (DAJD) contributes to the public safety of the citizens of King County and Washington Sate by operating safe, secure, and humane detention facilities and community corrections programs, in an innovative and cost-effective manner. Vision: 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. Overview: DAJD is one of the largest criminal justice employers on the West Coast. We offer challenging and rewarding careers in the field of criminal justice and corrections. We seek motivated individuals who want to work with well-trained professional colleagues in a challenging career field. DAJD has five divisions: including two Adult Detention Divisions, Juvenile Detention Division, Community Corrections Division, and Administration Division. King County Corrections Officers perform a wide variety of duties, including processing inmates in/out of the facilities, maintaining security, managing inmate activities, searching for contraband, screening visitors, and transporting inmates to court proceedings. Additional opportunities include honor guard, training officer, transport, criminal investigations, court detail and more. DAJD values diversity and Equal Employment Opportunities. DAJD does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, ancestry, disability, or veteran status. City/County/Area Information: King County is located in Washington State on scenic Puget Sound. King County is nearly twice as large as the average county in the United States and ranks as the 13th most populous county in the nation with a population of over 1.8 million. How Many Openings Do You Have: At this time, there are no available Corrections Officers vacancies, but the Department is processing applicants to fill future vacancies as they occur. Job Requirements: 21 by time of hire; Must be lawfully able to work in the U.S.;High School Grad/GED; Valid WASHINGTON State Driver's License by time of employment: Ability to Read and Speak the English Language. Prior Experience: Entry-level Corrections Officers are not required to have prior corrections or criminal law enforcement experience. However, the most competitive candidates will possess prior corrections or law enforcement experience. For complete job description, please go to: http://www.kingcounty.gov/courts/detention/jobs.aspx Work Availability: Able to work all shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime. |
| Special Instructions: | TO APPLY and TEST for Corrections Officer, go to: www.NationalTestingNetwork.com and select "Adult Corrections" and then read the department information and requirements. If qualified, select "I Qualify" at the bottom of the page and select the testing location. Schedule your test date and times on our calendar. The Physical Ability Test must be scheduled within 30 days of your written test. The P.A.T. is about 1 hr and 15 minutes long. Wear your P.T. attire for all testing. For more information about the testing process, contact National Testing Network at 866-563-3882. |
| Additional Online Information: | www.kingcounty.gov/courts/detention.aspx |
| Contact Information: |
Jim Patten Director 3101 111th St SW Everett, Washington United States 866-563-3882 425-423-9924 Click to email www.NationalTestingNetwork.com |
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