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Agency Added: 04/29/2010
Last updated: 07/08/2010
SCORE (South Correctional Entity) - JAIL/CORRECTIONS
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

SCORE (South Correctional Entity) - Corrections Officer/Jailer - Minimum Requirements
MUST MEET THIS REQUIREMENT AT TIME OF...
CATEGORY REQUIREMENT APPLICATION TEST HIRE
AGE 21 years of age. X
US CITIZEN Yes X
HIGH SCHOOL GRAD/GED Yes X
VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE Washington State Driver's License. X
FELONY CONVICTION(S) AS AN ADULT None
FELONY CONVICTION(S) AS A JUVENILE Shall be carefully reviewed.
ABILITY TO READ & SPEAK THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE Yes X
VISION REQUIREMENTS 20/20 Correctable. X
COLLEGE REQUIREMENT None X
TATTOOS Tattoos may not be visible while in uniform. Members who have body art that go beyond the hem of the sleeve of a short sleeve uniform shirt, shall be required to wear a long sleeve shirt while on duty. Tattoos on the face, neck and hand region are prohibited.
OTHER Minimum passing written exam score: 75%
BASIC LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY CERTIFICATION N/A
PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT N/A
MULTIPLE SCORES FROM SAME APPLICANT We consider all scores from the same applicant.
Our agency will request/access candidate's data & scores: On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur.

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS THE FOLLOWING ARE AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS - APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT APPLY TO OUR AGENCY IF THEY INDICATE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
Driving
  • 3 or more traffic crime convictions in last 5 years (DWI, Suspended, Reckless, etc).
  • Suspension of driver's license within past 10 years.
  • Drug Use
  • Illegal drug substance usage or exposure within past 5 years.
  • Illegal use of illegal drugs in the last 5 years.
  • Illegal use of ANY controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
  • Illegal opiate use.
  • Hallucinogen use within past 7 years. No more than 2 uses total.
  • Illegal use of 3 or more different controlled substances.
  • Other drug use outside these standards will be considered on case by case basis.
  • No illegal sale of ANY drug, including marijuana.
  • Illegal use of dangerous drugs or narcotics, other than marijuana, for any purpose more than 3 times in lifetime, and no use within the past 5 years.
  • Pattern of illegal use of prescription medication.
  • Criminal Activity
  • Any adult felony conviction.
  • Any misdemeanor, or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
  • Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
  • Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed.
  • Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statue.
  • Unlawful sexual misconduct.
  • Employment
  • 3 or more terminations, or leaving employer in lieu of termination.
  • Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces.
  • Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
  • Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process.
  • Previous revocation or denial of (CJTC/POST) certified status, or suspension of current (CJTC/POST) certified status.
  • Financial
  • Failure to pay income tax or child support.
  • Current credit accounts, or unresolved accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed.
  • Tattoos
  • Tattoos may not be visible while in uniform. Members who have body art that go beyond the hem of the sleeve of a short sleeve uniform shirt, shall be required to wear a long sleeve shirt while on duty. Tattoos on the face, neck and hand region are prohibited.
  • PLEASE NOTE: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the disqualifiers, please contact the South Correctional Entity at 425-4307617 and ask to speak to Sgt. Di Croce.

    COMMUNITY INFORMATIONDEPARTMENT INFORMATION
    Serving the Cities of: Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Renton, Sea Tac, and Tukwila. N/A

    CONTACT INFORMATION
    SCORE (South Correctional Entity) - JAIL/CORRECTIONS
    20817 17th Ave South
    Des Moines, WA 98198
    Phone: 425-430-7617

    AREA INFORMATION
    POPULATIONCOUNTYDEPT. SIZE
    340,000 King 124

    CURRENT HIRING STATUS
    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 current vacancies: 96

    SALARY INFORMATIONBENEFIT INFORMATION
    N/A N/A

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