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Department of Adult &
Juvenile Detention

Administration
King County Courthouse
 516 Third Avenue,
Room E245
Seattle, WA 98104
Office hours:
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
King County DAJD

Corrections Officer Lateral Candidates

Minimum Qualifications for Corrections Officers:

  • Must be 21 years of age at the time of hire;
  • Must have a High school diploma or GED;
  • Must pass written exam;
  • Must pass physical ability test; and
  • Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License by time of employment; and

Added Requirements for Lateral Candidates:

  • Must be a current Corrections Officer who has passed an accredited State Corrections Academy; successfully completed current agency’s probationary period as a Corrections Officer and no break in service.

Benefits of Lateral Application:

  • There will be salary consideration for placement at a step within the Corrections Officer salary range that is closer to current salary than Step One. Salaries must remain within the stated Corrections Officer salary range.
  • Attendance at some or all of the Corrections Academy may be waived.

Required Documentation for Lateral Candidates:

  • Verification of current salary (hourly base pay)
  • Verification of completion of an accredited Corrections Academy
  • Verification of continuous work as a Corrections Officer

For out-of-state candidates only – must provide curriculum of Academy (this includes course outline with topics and hours of instruction and information on testing process).

Please contact Ramona Flores at 206-296-4116 or Ramona.flores@kingcounty.gov if you wish to be considered as a lateral candidate. All candidates must fill out King County application and DAJD background screening form.