Correction Officer Jobs in Tacoma, WA

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Lacey, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
18 hours ago

Lacey, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
18 hours ago

The Lacey Police Department is an actively engaged full service law enforcement agency which provides a wide range of law enforcement and social services to the Lacey community....

Community Corrections Officer 3 - INTERNAL - Renton-Kent

Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
23 hours ago

Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
23 hours ago

And three years of professional work experience in adult or juvenile corrections, counseling, social work, social service, or law enforcement or closely related field which includes at least three of...

Juvenile Detention Officer 1 - Swing Shift

Tacoma, WA
1 day ago

Tacoma, WA
1 day ago

If no to previous question, type "N/A". 54 Have you ever applied for employment with this agency or any other law enforcement or corrections agency?...

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Community Service Officer (2024 Salary)

Lacey, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
2 days ago

Lacey, WA (22 miles from Tacoma, WA)
2 days ago

The Lacey Police Department is an actively engaged full service law enforcement agency which provides a wide range of law enforcement and social services to the Lacey community....

COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS OFFICER 3 - BD66 (WFSE Internal Transfer)

Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
5 days ago

Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
5 days ago

The Community Corrections Division has a permanent, full time, Community Corrections Officer 3 opening available in Northwest Region-Section 5, Renton Field Office....

Entry Level Corrections Officer

Des Moines, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
6 days ago

Des Moines, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
6 days ago

Interested applicants are to contact Public Safety Testing (PST) to participate in the entry level corrections officer testing process....

Lateral Corrections Officer

Des Moines, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
6 days ago

Des Moines, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
6 days ago

Interested applicants are to contact ... to submit a personal history statement, SCORE application, and certificate to the corrections officer academy....

Community Corrections Officer 2 (Or CCO1) - Renton-Kent

Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
6 days ago

Kent, WA (13 miles from Tacoma, WA)
6 days ago

safety employees: PSERS: Many DOC jobs are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS)....

Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant)

Seatac, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
7 days ago

Seatac, WA (14 miles from Tacoma, WA)
7 days ago

Summary Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities....

Community Corrections Officer 3 - INTERNAL Hearings Presentation Officer - Tacoma

Tacoma, WA
11 days ago

Tacoma, WA
11 days ago

safety employees: PSERS: Many DOC jobs are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS)....

P/T Detention Officer

Tacoma, WA
28 days ago

Tacoma, WA
28 days ago

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

Detention Officer

Tacoma, WA
30+ days ago

Tacoma, WA
30+ days ago

years out of the last five (5) years.Must have a valid state driver's license.High school diploma or equivalent certification required.College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional...

Juvenile Detention Officer 1 - Swing Shift

Tacoma, WA
45+ days ago

Tacoma, WA
45+ 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...

Juvenile Detention Officer - Temporary

Tacoma, WA
45+ days ago

Tacoma, WA
45+ 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...

Juvenile Detention Officer 2 - Swing Shift

Tacoma, WA
45+ days ago

Tacoma, WA
45+ 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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Demographic Data for Tacoma, WA

Moving to Tacoma, WA? Find some basic demographic data about Tacoma, WA below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Tacoma, WA

Local

National

Total Population

352,224

Number of Businesses

7,865

City Size

Large

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Salary for Correction Officer Jobs in Tacoma, WA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Correction Officer positions.

Highest Education Level

Correction Officers in Tacoma, WA offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

29.6%

High School or GED

26.7%

Associate's Degree

17.8%

Vocational Degree or Certification

13.0%

Master's Degree

7.8%

Some College

3.0%

Some High School

1.1%

Doctorate Degree

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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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