Correctional Officer - Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (Pendleton) Relocation Assistance

State of Oregon • Pendleton, OR

80d • Onsite

About The Position

This announcement is for Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution in Pendleton, Oregon. The Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) offers many positions across Oregon, including locations such as Ontario, Wilsonville, Madras, Salem, Tillamook, Pendleton, Umatilla, Portland, and Lakeview. Relocation costs may be paid in some cases. By completing the application and successfully passing the NTN React test, you will secure a spot on the waitlist for future openings at this location. Upon hiring, you will attend the Basic Corrections Course (BCC). Training is on-the-job, meaning you will earn a paycheck during training. 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, including the seven-week BCC (eligible for college credit), classroom training, online courses, health and fitness classes, force skills training, and a comprehensive Field Training Evaluation Program (FTEP). 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
• United States citizen
• Meet DPSST Physical Standards
• Possess reading comprehension, report writing, and retention abilities
• Satisfactorily complete an ODOC background investigation
• Pass NTN test with a minimum score of 70 percent in all areas
• Have a history of law abiding behavior
• Pass a psychological evaluation and risk assessment as required by HB 2936
• No evidence of substance abuse
• 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 due to CJIS requirements related to system access.
• Applicants will be subject to a Computerized Criminal History and Motor Vehicles check as well as background investigation.
• PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone (that will have direct contact with residents) who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings.

Nice To Haves

• Good employee work history
• Good ratings in working as a team member
• 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
• 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, provide good role model examples, and assist in facilitating positive change in the lives of adults in custody (AIC).
• Maintain order within the institutions, enforcing rules and regulations while providing care to ensure safety and security.
• Help adults in custody be orderly and obey agency guidelines and standards while monitoring their activities and supervising their work assignments.
• Conduct cell checks and searches of adults in custody and their living quarters for contraband.
• Settle disputes and enforce discipline.
• Observe, inspect, and report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards.

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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED