Minimum Standards:
- Must be at least 21 years of age upon hire.
- Minimum education: proof of high school diploma or a certified GED.
- A valid Washington State Driver's License is required prior to being hired.
- Applicant must pass the Criminal Justice Training Commission Physical Ability Test.
Drug use:
Have not used Marijuana in the past three (3) years.
Have not bought, sold, offered to sell, possessed or transported Marijuana in the past five (5) years.
Have not used, bought, sold, offered to sell, possessed or transported the following illegal drugs in the past seven (7) years.
- Cocaine
- Opiates
- Hallucinogenic drugs, including PCP, Mushrooms, or LSD
- Methamphetamine, Meth or Amphetamines
- Heroin
- Barbiturates
- Ecstasy
- Opium
- Oxycontin
- Steroids
Please note that the time frame on the above listed items starts when filling out the application for employment with King County Jail.
Employment History:
An applicant's employment history, including any termination or leaving an employer in lieu of termination, will be thoroughly assessed and may be grounds for disqualification. Discipline or termination for sexual, racial or other harassment or discrimination or left employment prior to the outcome of an investigation related to alleged harassment or discrimination will be thoroughly assessed and may be grounds for disqualification.
Criminal Activity:
An applicant's criminal record, including all arrests, prosecutions, deferred prosecutions, "Alford" pleas, and non-conviction information will be thoroughly assessed and may be grounds for disqualification.
The following will be disqualifying:
- Any adult felony conviction in the past 10 (ten) years.
- Any adult conviction for domestic violence in the past three (3) years.
- Any adult conviction for DUI in the past three (3) years.
Prior Criminal Justice Agency Experience:
An applicant's employment history and conduct will be thoroughly assessed including any illegal drug use while employed by a criminal justice agency, any terminations or discipline while employed by a criminal justice agency, and any intimate contact with inmate(s), former inmate(s), or detained individuals while employed by a criminal justice agency.
Below are a few of the DAJD's grooming and appearance standards:
Tattoos: Visible tattoos or scarification is not allowed with the exception of tattoos on the arms or hands visible when wearing a short sleeve shirt. All other tattoos that can be seen, including on the face, the head and the neck are not allowed. Tattoos that are obscene, gang related or racially insensitive are not allowed.
Facial Hair: Uniformed staff shall be clean-shaven, except that they may have mustaches, which shall not extend below the lip line or one-half inch (1/2'') from the side of the mouth. No other facial hair is permitted. Handlebar or twisted-end mustaches are not allowed. Beards are not allowed, except for medical or religious reasons as outlined by Human Resources. Sideburns shall be neatly trimmed and rectangular in shape. They shall not extend lower than the middle of the ear.
