About The Position
Correctional Corporal (CRCI) Opportunity for ODOC and OCE employees only Columbia River Correctional Institution – Portland, Oregon Oregon Department of Corrections Are you ready to take the next step in your career and enhance your leadership skills? We are seeking motivated and dedicated candidates for the role of Correctional Corporal. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified individuals to advance within the Department while continuing to play a vital role in maintaining the safety and security of our facility. This position is available for current regular status employees of the Oregon Department of Corrections or Oregon Corrections Enterprises. About the Job – Your Role As a Correctional Corporal, you will serve as a key member of our security team, providing custody, control, supervision, and daily care of adults in custody (AICs). This role is essential in upholding the mission of the Department by ensuring a safe, secure, and rehabilitative environment for both staff and individuals in custody. You will be responsible for supervising AICs in various areas, including housing units, control points, program and work assignments, and designated security areas. Maintaining order enforcing institutional rules will be a critical aspect of the role, along with responding to emergencies and critical incidents with professionalism and sound judgement. You will also assist in training and mentoring staff. This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
Requirements
- One (1) year of experience in a correctional security setting where your primary duties were the care and custody of AICs
- Be able to obtain, within two weeks, an Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Correctional Certificate OR a Correctional Certificate from another government agency
- Possess a High School Diploma or GED certificate
- Be 21 years of age or older
- United States Citizen
- Ability to obtain a valid Oregon motor vehicle operator's license
Responsibilities
- Providing custody, control, supervision, and daily care of adults in custody (AICs)
- Supervising AICs in various areas, including housing units, control points, program and work assignments, and designated security areas
- Maintaining order enforcing institutional rules
- Responding to emergencies and critical incidents with professionalism and sound judgement
- Assisting in training and mentoring staff
Benefits
- Family health, vision, and dental insurance
- Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
- 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
- Optional short and long-term disability
- Term life insurance
- Fully paid retirement program
- Oregon Saving Growth Plan
- Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
