Correction Officer Jobs in Tacoma, WA

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Corrections Deputy - Entry Level

  • Pierce County, WA
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 4 days ago

If you are a commissioned corrections officer and are interested in a lateral opportunity, please contact Pierce County Civil Service at ......

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Juvenile Detention Officer - Full Time

  • Kitsap County, WA
  • Port Orchard, WA (21 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Port Orchard, WA (21 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 4 days ago

At least one year of college-level coursework in corrections, law enforcement, or social services Familiarity with case management systems like ACCESS, JIS/JCS, and ODYSSEY Communication/Interpersonal...

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COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS OFFICER 2 - Renton Field Office (WFSE Internal Transfer Only)

  • State of Washington
  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 7 days ago

The Community Corrections Division has permanent, full time, Community Corrections Officer 2 opening available in Northwest Region-Section 5, Renton Field Office....

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Juvenile Detention Officer - On Call

  • Kitsap County, WA
  • Port Orchard, WA (21 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Port Orchard, WA (21 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 14 days ago

At least one year of college-level coursework in corrections, law enforcement, or social services Familiarity with case management systems like ACCESS, JIS/JCS, and ODYSSEY Communication/Interpersonal...

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Juvenile Detention Officer - Temporary

  • Pierce County
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 16 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 16 days ago

Qualifications: Completion of two years of post-high school education in the social sciences, corrections, or related field; or two years experience (paid or volunteer) in the guidance, discipline and...

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Juvenile Detention Officer 2 - Swing Shift

  • Pierce County
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 18 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 18 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Requirements: Completion of two years of post-high school education in the social sciences, corrections, or related field; or two years of experience (paid or volunteer) in the...

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Juvenile Detention Officer 1 - Swing Shift

  • Pierce County
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 18 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 18 days ago

Qualifications: Completion of two years of post high school education in the social sciences, corrections, or related field; or two years experience (paid or volunteer) in the guidance, discipline and...

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Correctional Officer - Up to $47,000 Sign-on Bonus

  • Federal Bureau of Prisons
  • Federal Way, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Federal Way, WA (9 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Duties Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers....

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P/T DETENTION OFFICER (As Needed)

  • GEO Corrections & Detentions LLC
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Work experience in a correctional setting preferred. May be required to possess valid state driver's license....

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Community Engagement Officer (Community Service Officer)

  • City of Des Moines
  • Des Moines, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Des Moines, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Experience in community relations, crime prevention, or public outreach. Training in cultural competency, crisis intervention, and de-escalation. Bilingual or multilingual skills....

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Corrections Officer 2 (Lateral- Experienced) - $15,000 Signing Incentive

  • Kitsap County, WA
  • Port Orchard, WA (21 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Port Orchard, WA (21 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

Qualify in defensive tactics and hostage survival, CPR, use of an AED, and basic first aid. Demonstrate and exercise skill in the use, care and accurately firing firearms....

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Corrections Officer Entry Level

  • Kitsap County, WA
  • Port Orchard, WA (21 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Port Orchard, WA (21 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

Application Process Applying for the entry level KCSO law enforcement position starts with a valid Public Safety Testing (PST) Law Enforcement Exam (www.publicsafetytesting.com)....

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Corrections Officer

  • King County (WA)
  • Kent, WA (12 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Kent, WA (12 miles from Tacoma, WA)
  • 90+ days ago

Participate in required trainings in defensive tactics, electronic control devices, pepper spray, and other emergency and safety equipment....

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Corrections Deputy - Lateral

  • Pierce County
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tacoma, WA
  • 90+ days ago

If you are a commissioned corrections officer and are interested in a lateral opportunity, please contact Pierce County Civil Service at ... ** New lateral employees may receive a hiring incentive of...

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Demographic Data for Tacoma, WA

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Tacoma, WA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Tacoma, WA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.8%
High School or GED
26.0%
Associate's Degree
18.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
8.0%
Some College
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Correction Officers in Tacoma, WA
None
78.7%
1-2 years
14.6%
Less than 1 year
6.8%


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