Correctional Sergeant, Multiple Permanent and WOC opportunities (Pendleton)
About The Position
Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution is seeking dedicated and experienced candidates for the position of Correctional Sergeant. This is an excellent opportunity for career advancement while playing a crucial role in maintaining security, overseeing staff, and guiding AICs toward rehabilitation. This posting will be used for creating a list of qualified candidates for both Permanent and Work out of Class job rotation opportunities at discretion of Institution Leadership. Note 1: If there are lateral applicant(s), they may be reviewed and interviewed prior to promotional applications. Note 2: one or more of these positions may be offered as a limited duration anticipated to last 12 months, though, may be extended or decreased due to business need. Internal candidates may be considered as a job rotation with their current manager's approval. As a Correctional Sergeant, you will be a senior security staff member responsible for overseeing custody, control, supervision, and daily care of adults in custody while upholding the mission of the Department. You will serve as a lead worker, ensuring facility operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently. You will supervise AICs during movement assignments, monitor high-security areas, and conduct security operations such as transports, searches, and emergency response. In this role, you will also play a key part in staff development, assisting in training and potentially mentoring subordinate staff as a Field Training Officer (FTO). You will lead by example, modeling professionalism, accountability, and behaviors that support rehabilitation efforts. This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
Requirements
- 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.
- Ability to obtain a valid Oregon motor vehicle operator's license.
- Skill in interpreting inmate behaviors and activities accurately.
- Skill in controlling, directing, and instructing inmates individually and in groups.
- Skill in observing and understanding the habits and attitudes of inmates.
- Skill in assessing situations, resolving problems, and making decisions in order to maintain security and safety.
- Skill in the use of firearms, restraints, chemical agents, and security devices.
- Skill in enforcing institutional rules and regulations with impartiality.
- Skill in evaluating emergency situations and taking or recommending corrective measures.
- Skill in reading and understanding written policies and procedures and post orders.
- Skill in writing reports.
- Skill in operating communications equipment such as two-way radio, telephone switchboard, and public address equipment.
- Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
- Must complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Internal candidates may be considered as a job rotation with their current manager's approval.
- Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing custody, control, supervision, and daily care of adults in custody.
- Serving as a lead worker, ensuring facility operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
- Supervising AICs during movement assignments.
- Monitoring high-security areas.
- Conducting security operations such as transports, searches, and emergency response.
- Assisting in training and potentially mentoring subordinate staff as a Field Training Officer (FTO).
- Leading by example, modeling professionalism, accountability, and behaviors that support rehabilitation efforts.
- Preventing escapes from confinement by proper control of keys, tools, and contraband.
- Documenting unusual incidents as they occur.
- Handling adult in custody incidents in the immediate area.
- Being assigned to any area of the institution in the event of an emergency.
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
- PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
