Correctional Officer - Columbia River Correctional Institution (Portland) Relocation Assistance Available!

State of Oregon • Portland, OR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This announcement is for Columbia River Correctional Institution in Portland, Oregon. The Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) offers many positions across Oregon. Relocation costs may be paid in some cases. By completing the application and successfully passing the NTN React test, you are securing your spot on the waitlist for future openings at this location. Once hired, you will begin by attending the Basic Corrections Course (BCC). Your training is on-the-job, meaning you will start earning a paycheck during your training! Previous correctional experience is not a requirement. We invest in training and educating YOU, if you have the right personal attributes! At DOC we are looking for people with the right integrity, passion for helping others, and motivation. This position is an entry level position. Your first year is considered to be a probationary period including the BCC (seven-weeks training in our academy course, this training is eligible for college credit towards your degree), 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). For the duration of the probationary period, work hours, shifts, and days off will vary based on the needs of the institution. All Correctional Officer positions are union represented — training, work hours, breaks, days off, etc. will be determined by your institution’s labor contract. Once the probationary period is completed, work shifts and days off may be subject to a bid process in accordance with 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
• Good employee work history
• 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.
• Applicants will be subject to a Computerized Criminal History and Motor Vehicles check as well as background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• 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 on 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