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 **

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 pcjailopenhouse 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.

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

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