Correctional Officer - Two Rivers Correctional Institution (Umatilla) Relocation Assistance

State of Oregon•Umatilla, OR

1d•$5,872 - $7,980•Onsite

About The Position

This announcement is for a Correctional Officer position at the Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla, 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 providing opportunities for self-discovery and insight into others. 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 across various locations in Oregon, and interested candidates must apply to specific announcements for each facility. Relocation assistance may be available in some cases. By completing the application and passing the NTN React test, you will be placed on a waitlist for future openings at this location. Upon hiring, you will attend the Basic Corrections Course (BCC), which is a paid, on-the-job training program. Previous correctional experience is not required; the DOC invests in training individuals with the right personal attributes, such as integrity, passion for helping others, and motivation. This is an entry-level position. The first year is a probationary period that includes the BCC (a seven-week academy course eligible for college credit), classroom training, online courses, health and fitness classes, force skills training, and a comprehensive Field Training Evaluation Program (FTEP). The BCC is certified by the Department of Public Safety and Standards Training (DPSST). During the probationary period, work hours, shifts, and days off will vary based on institutional needs. All Correctional Officer positions are union represented, and training, work hours, breaks, and days off are determined by the institution's labor contract. After completing the probationary period, work shifts and days off may be subject to a bid process according to the applicable labor contract.

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 abilities.
Possess report writing abilities.
Possess 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.
Be subject to testing for the use of prohibited drugs.
Pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
Not have any felony conviction.
Pass a Computerized Criminal History and Motor Vehicles check.
Complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Good employee work history.
Experience in a public safety occupation.
Foreign language proficiency (may receive a 5% differential).
Eligibility to try out for SWAT Member after trial service completion (4%).
Eligibility to try out for Crisis Negotiation Team after trial service completion (4%).
Eligibility to apply for Field Training Officer after trial service completion (4%).

Responsibilities

Set limits for adults in custody (AIC).
Provide good role model examples for AIC.
Assist in facilitating positive change in the lives of 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 the activities of AIC.
Supervise the work assignments of AIC.
Conduct cell checks and searches of AIC and their living quarters for contraband.
Settle disputes among AIC.
Enforce discipline.
Observe, inspect, and report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards.

Benefits

Salary range of $5,872 - $7,980 (may be adjusted for PERS qualifying applicants).
Family health insurance.
Vision insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vacation leave.
Sick leave.
11 paid holidays.
21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components.
Optional short-term disability.
Optional long-term disability.
Term life insurance.
Fully paid retirement program (PERS).
Oregon Saving Growth Plan.
Flexible spending accounts for health.
Flexible spending accounts for childcare.
Shift differential for shifts starting between 12 noon and 3:00 a.m.