Corrections Position

South Correctional Entity Regional Jail (SCORE) - Corrections Officer

 

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South Correctional Entity Regional Jail (SCORE) - Corrections Officer

Last updated on December 05, 2024
PST Partner Agency since January 16, 2015

Vacancies: 10

Important Information

SCORE will be requesting your Personal History Statement (PHS) to be completed within 2-3 days of successfully passing both the written and physical abilities test!  To save time, you may want to complete this ahead of time.

 

The South Correctional Entity Jail has a passing written score of 65% and above.

Community Information

Serving the Cities of: Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Renton, Sea Tac, and Tukwila.

Department Information

SCORE is a multi-jurisdictional misdemeanant jail that is located in Des Moines, WA. We serve the confinement needs of member cities and multiple contract agencies with a total capacity of ~800 inmates. For more information, please visit our website at www.scorejail.org.

Area Information

County: King
Population: 340,000
# of Staff:

Hiring Status

South Correctional Entity Regional Jail (SCORE) - Corrections Officer has 10 vacancies.

South Correctional Entity (SCORE Jail) of Des Moines, WA is looking to hire several entry-level full-time Corrections Officers. Are you reliable and responsible? Do you want the opportunity to build a career in public safety? Would you like to join a correctional facility that strives to make a difference in the community?

The eligibility list is a continuous listing and maintained as scores are received from PST with oral board interviews conducted on an as-needed basis. Vacancies are filled by the appointing authority for background investigation & selection as vacancies occur. Number of vacancies: 10


Salary Information

2024 SALARY = $73,391 - $89,210; annually (Plus, a 5.24% Shift Differential)

Benefit Information

  • Access to an employee gym
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurances (90-100% employer paid)
  • Life, AD&D, and LTD insurances (100% employer paid)
  • A government pension plan under DRS
  • 7% employer matching contribution into a 457 Retirement Plan
  • 16 hours of vacation / paid time off (PTO) per month
  • 8 hours of sick leave each month
  • GI Bill Reimbursement while in training
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

South Correctional Entity Regional Jail (SCORE) - Corrections Officer Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required
LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) Yes, required

Your physical ability test must be completed 180 days (~6 months) before or after your passing written exam.

PST Personal History Statement  
Minimum Age 21
Citizenship US Citizen
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Valid Washington State Driver's License
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult None.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements Correctable to 20/20
Other
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant The South Correctional Entity Jail has a passing written score of 65% and above.
Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur

Contact Information

South Correctional Entity Regional Jail (SCORE) - Corrections Officer

20817 17th Ave South
Des Moines, WA 98198 King County
206-257-6221

Website

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Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
PAT: Yes, required

PST Personal History Statement: