Correctional Lieutenant (Madras) Multiple Job Rotation opportunities for ODOC and OCE employees only
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Corrections is offering Correctional Lieutenant job rotation opportunities at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution in Madras, Oregon. The rotations are intended to enhance and develop leadership skills and are work-out-of-class assignments anticipated to last 12 months, though they may be extended or shortened based on business needs. They are available only to current regular-status employees of the Oregon Department of Corrections or Oregon Corrections Enterprises, with approval from their current manager. Applications without that approval will be rejected. This management-services position may qualify for Police and Fire benefits through PERS, as defined by statute. The successful candidate must pass a CJIS fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
Requirements
- Three years of experience in a correctional-security setting where primary duties involved the care and custody of adults in custody.
- At least one year of the required experience must have been at the level of a Sergeant in a correctional system.
- Ability to obtain an Oregon DPSST Correctional Certificate or a Correctional Certificate from another government agency within one year.
- Education cannot substitute for the required experience.
- Must be a current regular-status employee of ODOC or Oregon Corrections Enterprises and have current manager approval to apply.
- Must pass a CJIS fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
- Must complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Assign, monitor, evaluate, and assess training needs of subordinate staff.
- Participate in screening new hires, conduct applicant background checks, make hiring recommendations, and conduct new-hire orientation.
- Resolve personnel issues and complaints, respond to grievances, participate in disciplinary investigations, recommend appropriate actions, and counsel employees on work-related activities, professional growth, and career development.
- Review and investigate reports of security, safety, and sanitation infractions; review and endorse subordinate misconduct and unusual incident reports; and ensure corrective action is taken.
- Authorize and terminate visits and independently decide whether to move an adult in custody to a special housing unit or return them to their parent institution due to a major infraction or need for protection.
- Supervise and inspect dining rooms, infirmaries and clinics, housing units, and segregation units.
- Authorize changes in institutional routing when operational necessity requires them.
- Serve as commander in emergencies until relieved by superiors; initiate action, deploy staff, and notify designated staff during events such as disturbances, escapes, or criminal activity; and secure and maintain the chain of evidence when criminal activity occurs.
Benefits
- Family health, vision, and dental insurance
- Vacation and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays
- 21 days of 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
- Potential eligibility for Police and Fire (P&F) benefits through PERS
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
