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Corrections Officer Entry Level & Lateral
Public Health Seattle & King County - Kent, WA (12 miles from Tacoma, WA)
The DAJD background investigation process is a thorough and extensive process which includes, but is not limited to: completion of an extensive Background Investigation Questionnaire, oral board, DCYF...
11 days ago
Juvenile Detention Officer
King County - Seattle, WA (24 miles from Tacoma, WA)
The DAJD background investigation process is a thorough and extensive process which includes, but is not limited to: completion of finger-prints, extensive Background Investigation Questionnaire to...
12 days ago
Corrections Officer Entry Level & Lateral
King County - Seattle, WA (24 miles from Tacoma, WA)
The DAJD background investigation process is a thorough and extensive process which includes, but is not limited to: completion of an extensive Background Investigation Questionnaire, oral board, DCYF...
13 days ago
Experienced/Lateral Corrections Officer - R239
City of Kent, WA - Kent, WA (12 miles from Tacoma, WA)
The Corrections Officer will at all times be conscious of the inmate's civil rights and ensure compliance with those rights....
30+ days ago
Extra-Hire Juvenile Detention Officer 1 (multiple positions)
Pierce County - Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Tacoma, WA)
Failure of any portion of the background investigation will be "cause" for removal from consideration....
30+ days ago
Correctional Officer 1, BFOQ, Washington & Mission Creek Correction Centers for Women
State of Washington - Gig Harbor, WA (15 miles from Tacoma, WA)
Many DOC jobs are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS)....
60+ days ago
Juvenile Detention Officer 1
Pierce County - Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Tacoma, WA)
Must successfully complete a background investigation prior to final selection....
90+ days ago

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Tacoma, WA

This is the average annual salary for Correction Officer jobs in Tacoma, WA as reported by the BLS.

$63,236

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Tacoma, WA offer the following education background
  • High School or GED (29.8%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (27.6%)
  • Associate's Degree (17.1%)
  • Vocational or Certification (12.7%)
  • Master's Degree (7.4%)
  • Some College (3.3%)
  • Some High School (1.3%)
  • Doctorate Degree (0.9%)

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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