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
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Department’s Mission: DAJD contributes to the public safety of the citizens of King County and Washington State by operating safe, secure, and humane detention facilities and community corrections programs, in an innovative and cost-effective manner.
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 24-hours per day, 7-days per week. Typical shifts are 0620 to 1430 hours, 1420 to 2230 hours, and 2220 to 0630 hours, and may also include overtime when necessary. Alternative shifts, including the potential to be scheduled 12-hour shifts, may also be an option in the future.
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 full-time 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 above-mentioned hiring incentive for successful lateral candidates, we will include an additional $5,000 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 (bilingual) premium, Field Training Officer pay, and longevity pay
- 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
- Complete coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- 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
Work 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
Schedule and facility assignments are subject to staffing needs of the department and collective bargaining unit bid processes, which are seniority based.
Union membership: Positions in this classification are represented by the King County Corrections Guild (KCCG).
