Correctional Officer - Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (Pendleton) Relocation Assistance
About The Position
This announcement is for a Correctional Officer position at the Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution in Pendleton, Oregon. The Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking individuals who are looking for a challenging career that will test their personal fitness, intellect, and maturity, while also providing opportunities for self-insight and personal growth. As a Correctional Officer, you will be responsible for setting limits, serving as a positive role model, and assisting in facilitating positive change in the lives of adults in custody (AIC). The DOC offers positions in various locations across Oregon, and interested applicants must apply to specific announcements for each desired facility. Relocation assistance may be available in some cases. This is an entry-level position, and previous correctional experience is not required. The DOC invests in training and educating individuals with the right personal attributes, such as integrity, passion for helping others, and motivation. Upon hiring, new officers will attend the Basic Corrections Course (BCC), a seven-week academy course eligible for college credit, followed by on-the-job training. The first year is a probationary period that includes the BCC, classroom training, online courses, health and fitness classes, force skills training, and a Field Training Evaluation Program (FTEP). Work hours, shifts, and days off during the probationary period will vary based on institutional needs and the labor contract. After completing the probationary period, shifts and days off may be subject to a bid process.
Requirements
- Possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Be 21 years of age or older.
- Be a United States citizen.
- Meet DPSST Physical Standards.
- Possess reading comprehension, report writing, and retention abilities.
- Satisfactorily complete an ODOC background investigation OAR 259-008-0015.
- Pass NTN test with a minimum score of 70 percent in all areas.
- Have a history of law abiding behavior OAR 259-008-0070.
- Pass a psychological evaluation and risk assessment as required by HB 2936.
- Have no evidence of substance abuse.
- Be proficient using computers.
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- All applicants for, and employees in this classification/position, shall be subject to testing for the use of prohibited drugs.
- Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
- Any felony conviction will disqualify you for this position.
- Applicants will be subject to a Computerized Criminal History and Motor Vehicles check as well as background investigation.
- Adverse background information may be grounds for disqualification.
- CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer.
- Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Good employee work history.
- Good ratings in teamwork.
- Ability to effectively take control of situations.
- Cooperative in supporting management’s goals.
- Making choices reflecting good integrity.
- Ability to support and communicate with other staff.
- Acceptable ratings in use of grammar and understanding of written content.
- Low risk ratings of being unprofessionally involved with offenders.
- Low risk ratings of conducting yourself in abrasive style and misuse of authority.
- Experience in a public safety occupation.
- Possible 5% differential for foreign language proficiency.
- 4% SWAT Member (eligible to try out after trial service completion).
- 4% Crisis Negotiation Team (eligible to try out after trial service completion).
- 4% Field Training Officer (eligible to apply after trial service completion).
Responsibilities
- Set limits for adults in custody (AIC).
- Provide good role model examples.
- Assist in facilitating positive change in the lives of adults in custody (AIC).
- Maintain order within the institutions.
- Enforce rules and regulations.
- Provide care to ensure safety and security.
- Help adults in custody be orderly and obey agency guidelines and standards.
- Monitor activities of adults in custody.
- Supervise work assignments of adults in custody.
- Conduct cell checks and searches of adults in custody and their living quarters for contraband.
- Settle disputes.
- Enforce discipline.
- Observe, inspect, and report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards.
Benefits
- Relocation costs may be paid in some cases.
- Salary range listed is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.
- 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.
- Shift differential – based on union, employees shall be paid shift differential for shifts which starts between the hours of 12 noon and 3:00 a.m.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
