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Working with the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention
The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) offers rewarding careers with competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities for advancement.
Corrections officers
Corrections officers work at King County's two adult jails, the King County Correctional Facility in Seattle and the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Learn more.
Juvenile detention officers
Juvenile detention officers work at King County's youth detention facility inside the Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center in Seattle. Learn more.
Non-uniformed personnel
DAJD employs people from many different professional backgrounds. We offer careers in casework, food services, payroll, administrative roles, and more. Learn more.
Benefits and other information about working with DAJD
Employees of DAJD can receive generous time off, tuition reimbursement, special benefits for veterans, and more.
Senior management team
Learn about or contact DAJD's senior management team.