Transport Officer, Correctional Officer (Umatilla) For ODOC and OCE employees only

State of Oregon•Umatilla, OR

2d•$5,872 - $7,461•Onsite

About The Position

The Transport Unit provides secure transportation to authorized locations for the adults in the custody of the Department of Corrections. This position is part of the Transport Unit structure and manages the operational concerns of mass transfers, medical and court trips, and high security adult in custody movement consistent with prison and public safety. The Umatilla, Oregon Transport Office is recruiting for a full-time permanent Transport Officer. This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute. Hours of work consist of a four-day work week of 10-hour shifts. Transport Officer hours can be flexed: 2 hours prior to their normal start time or 2 hours later than their normal start time on a daily basis depending on the daily operational needs. Transport Officers need to qualify on a number of different weapon systems, meeting the Oregon State Police standards to perform the duties of this job. Transport Officers need to be Taser qualified or willing to go through Taser qualification and must carry a Taser during their job duties. Transport Officers must be willing to work overtime as needed, sometimes with minimal notice. There are times when staff are scheduled to conduct courtroom escorting, adult in custody transports, or medical trips where relief is not available, which may require overtime. Staff applying for these positions should be aware these situations often occur with Transport Officers. Transport Officers transfer adults in custody from one institution to another in a variety of different types of vehicles. Applicable training will be provided on these different types of vehicles. Transport Officers interact with the public daily and are expected to remain professional and courteous at all times while promoting public safety through ensuring sound security practices, maintaining positive control of adults in custody, and providing good customer service to all stakeholders. All Transport Officers must have a valid Driver’s license and a LEDS check will be required. Successful candidates will be required to pass urinalysis testing for assignment to Transport.

Requirements

Currently in the Security Series Classifications at Correctional Officer level or higher
Possess a valid Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Correctional Certificate
Maintain a valid driver’s license and clear a Department of Motor Vehicles check
Possess and maintain a clear criminal history
Able to pass an alcohol and drug test
The ability to pass Range Qualifications
Valid and Current Oregon Class B Driver’s License with Airbrake and Passenger Endorsement
Compliance with all elements of Department of Corrections Contract 5321 (State Police IAA)
Prior experience working in the Transport Officer Classification and serving in that capacity with the Department’s Transport Unit
Pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
Complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Willing to go through Taser qualification

Responsibilities

Manage the operational concerns of mass transfers, medical and court trips, and high security adult in custody movement consistent with prison and public safety.
Qualify on a number of different weapon systems, meeting the Oregon State Police standards.
Be Taser qualified or willing to go through Taser qualification and must carry a Taser during their job duties.
Work overtime as needed, sometimes with minimal notice.
Transfer adults in custody from one institution to another in a variety of different types of vehicles.
Interact with the public daily and remain professional and courteous at all times.
Promote public safety through ensuring sound security practices.
Maintain positive control of adults in custody.
Provide good customer service to all stakeholders.
Prevent escapes from confinement by proper control of keys, tools, and contraband.
Document unusual incidents as they occur.
Be subject to call back in the event of an emergency at which time he/she would be placed in any post in the institution.