Corrections Deputy

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Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

GI Bill OJT benefits

12 months of training benefits

Job summary

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office is recruiting a Corrections Deputy. Entry level candidates may qualify for a $10,000 hiring incentive. Lateral candidates may have different incentives; comprehensive background process applies.

Applicants must meet minimum age, have a Washington driver's license, High School diploma or GED, and pass a written exam and a physical ability test. Training opportunities and benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 20 at time of application.
• High School Grad or GED required.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Ability to read, speak & write English.
• Vision: distance 20/20 in better eye and 20/40 in worst eye; color distinction.
• No adult felony convictions.
• Lateral candidates may be eligible; specific requirements apply.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Age 20+

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pierce County Sheriff’s Office - Corrections Deputy

Last updated on October 01, 2026

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Now Offering a $10,000 Hiring Incentive for Entry Level Corrections Deputy!

Corrections Deputy employment registers are established every two weeks.

**Lateral Candidates DO NOT need to take a written exam. If you are a commissioned corrections deputy/officer and are interested in a lateral opportunity, please contact Pierce County Civil Service at pccivilservice@piercecountywa. gov **

New lateral employees may receive a hiring incentive of $25,000, and 80 hours of sick leave available immediately and 80 hours of vacation leave available for use after six months of employment. During the background investigation, candidates will need to provide an academy syllabus to determine if they are required to attend the full Basic Corrections Academy. For those that need to attend the full academy, the hiring incentive is $15,000.

GI Bill Approved On-the Job-Training (OJT) Program eligible for VA Benefits during the training program. Law Enforcement Training Program is certified for 12 months of benefits.

*The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office - Corrections Deputy position has a passing written score of 65% and above. **During the background process you will be required to passa physical ability test (PAT) that includes sit-ups, push-ups, squat thrusts.Please refer to the qualifications section.

Consider attending a Corrections Career Information Event to learn more about jail operations, hear from current staff, and tour the facility. The next one is on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 6:00pm. To RSVP, email [e-mail] with your full name, date of birth, contact information, and a copy of your valid driver's license conduct a quick background check. Event details will be provided upon confirmation.

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Pierce County Sheriff’s Office - Corrections Deputy Requirements

Category

Requirement

Required at time of...

Test

Hire

Written Examination Yes, required

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office - Corrections Deputy position has a passing written score of 65% and above.

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.

Minimum Age 20

High School Grad/ GED Yes

Driver's License Required Valid Washington State Driver's License

Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult No adult felony convictions at any time.

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 Distance: Correctable to 20/20 in the better eye and not less than 20/40 in the worst eye. Must distinguish between red, yellow, and green.

Body Decorations

It is prohibited for members of the Pierce County Sheriff's Office to have tattoos on their face, chin and forehead. Tattoos on the neck, behind the ears, and back of the head must be concealed while on duty. Any tattoos are prohibited if they are obscene, offensive, sexually suggestive, criminal related, gang related, profane, extremist, violent, promoting drug use, or discriminatory in any way towards persons on the basis of race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, age, gender, or disability.

Other

Exercise

Max time to complete

Required Reps

1

Push-ups

90 seconds

15

2

Sit-Ups

90 seconds

12

3

Squat Thrusts

3 minutes

25

Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We consider the highest score received within the past one year

Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur

Pierce County Sheriff’s Office - Corrections Deputy Disqualifiers

The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.

Category

Disqualifier

Driving Potential

The following drivingstandards represent the maximum allowable violations of driving laws and mustnot exceed 10 total points in the last 36 months. DQ = Driving violation automatically disqualifies applicant if it occurred within the last 36 months.

• Negligent homicide - DQ
• Reckless driving, accident involved - DQ
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs - DQ
• Hit and run (attended) - DQ
• Denial of issuance of driver’s license/licenserevoked - DQ
• Reckless driving, no accident - 6pts
• Negligent Driving(involving an accident) - 5pts
• Hit and run (unattended) - 5pts
• Negligent Driving (no accident) - 4pts
• Driving while driver’s license suspended - 4pts
• Accident involved, infraction - 3pts
• Infraction No Proof of Insurance - 3pts
• Moving violations not involving an accident - 1pt
• Photo Infraction - 0.5pt

• Speeding in excess of the posted limit:

0 – 10 over - 0.5pt

11 – 19 over - 1pt

20 – 25 over - 2pts

over 26 - 3pts

Note: Other driving offenses not listed herewill be assessed point values on a case by case basis.

Drug Usage Automatic

Pierce County Sheriff’sOffice - Standards on Illegal Drug Possession:

·No marijuana use/consumption in the last six (6) months before the register is certified; and

· No use of all other illegal drugs in the last three (3) years;and

·Any use of all other illegal drugs must not have exceeded four(4) times total in the past ten (10) years; and

·No use of illegal drugs by needle injection (excluding steroids); and

·No illegal use of steroids within three (3) years; and

·No cultivation, distribution, manufacture, production, transportation of marijuana in the last five (5) years for profit or pattern of criminal behavior.

·No cultivation, distribution, manufacture, production, transportation of any illegal controlled substance (excluding marijuana) in the last ten (10) years for profit or pattern of criminal behavior.

·Prescription drug misuse will be looked at on a case by case basis.

It is understood that many candidates have experimented on a limited basis with illegal controlled substances in their past, and this behavior may not be an accurate indication of future performance with PCSO. Possession of any controlled substance outside the above standard, that occurred more than ten (10) years prior to making the register, will be considered, upon request of the candidate.

Criminal Activity Automatic

·No Adult Felony Convictions;

·No Adult Domestic Violence Statute Convictions;

·No Misdemeanor Convictions within three (3) years;

·Juvenile Convictions will be carefully reviewed;

·No Pattern of Criminal Behavior.

Other Automatic

Candidate has been removed for cause from an employment register for any position in the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office during the past 12 months from the date of removal.

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