Correctional Sergeant (OSP) Permanent and WOC opportunities for ODOC, BOPPPS, OCE employees only

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

368d • $6,284 - $8,294

About The Position

This recruitment is for a permanent Sergeant position and multiple work-out-of-class Sergeant positions. You must be a permanent employee (temporary and contract employees are excluded) with the Oregon Department of Corrections, Oregon Corrections Enterprises, or Board of Parole to be considered for this position. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants and will be used to fill future vacancies. Please note: if there are lateral applicant(s), they will be reviewed and interviewed prior to promotional applications.

Requirements

• You must be a current employee with the Oregon Department of Corrections, Oregon Corrections Enterprises, or Board of Parole; this does not include temporary or contract employees.
• Applicants must receive and attach their supervisor's authorization to apply.
• Two (2) years of experience in a correctional security setting where your primary duties were the care and custody of AICs.
• Be able to obtain, within two weeks, an Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Correctional Certificate OR a Correctional Certificate from another government agency.
• Possess a High School Diploma or GED certificate.
• Be 21 years of age or older.
• United States Citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Possess a valid Oregon Department of Public of Safety and Standards and Training (DPSST) Intermediate Correctional Certificate or higher.

Responsibilities

• Instructing, directing and overseeing activities of lower-level staff; providing on-the-job training to entry-level staff; evaluating performance and making reports.
• Serving as relief officer for other security posts or shifts during periods of vacation or other absences, including shifts or posts held by higher level staff.
• Driving vehicles to transport AICs or escort AICs off institution or facility grounds.
• Ensuring security and safety of the institution by monitoring activity and movement of AICs within specified areas; staying alert to possible assaults, introduction of contraband, and escape attempts.
• Intervening in, and controlling acts of negative behavior and violence; using physical force such as restraints, firearms, chemical weapons, or other devices as required.
• Performing or directing frisk searches, strip searches, and security inspections of AICs; searching cells, buildings, adjacent areas, and AICs' personal property for weapons and contraband.
• Monitoring electronic surveillance equipment (e.g., photosensitive perimeter equipment, metal detectors, hand scanners, x-ray equipment); examining incoming and outgoing mail for contraband.
• Conducting AIC counts and reconciling count to ensure accuracy, completing AIC movement records to show current location of AICs; writing memos and incident or disciplinary reports; maintaining and updating list of AICs, visitors, and staff; evaluating potential problems and/or emergency situations and taking corrective action.
• Responding to inquiries from the public regarding institution procedures and AIC status; and abiding by, implementing and enforcing job-related rules, policies, procedures, and post orders in a manner which promotes efficient functioning.

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
• And more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees