Correctional Corporal (Madras) Multiple Positions!

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for qualified individuals to advance within the Department while continuing to play a vital role in maintaining the safety and security of our facility. This role is essential in upholding the mission of the Department by ensuring a safe, secure, and rehabilitative environment for both staff and individuals in custody.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of our security team, providing custody, control, supervision, and daily care of adults in custody (AICs).
• Supervise AICs in various areas, including housing units, control points, program and work assignments, and designated security areas.
• Maintain order, enforce institutional rules, and respond to emergencies and critical incidents with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Assist in training and mentoring staff.

Requirements

• One (1) year 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.
• Be a United States Citizen.

Special Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a valid Oregon motor vehicle operator's license.

Benefits

• The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.
• The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:
• 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

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives. The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunities to create a safe and healthy environment for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody.

Working Conditions

• Constant exposure to adult male AICs within a prison setting.
• Exposure to emotionally and mentally unstable and deviant behaviors within the work environment on an ongoing basis.
• Rotating shifts/positions of a 7 day/24 hour operation.
• Mandatory overtime.
• Participation on extraction or tactical teams.
• Searches of unclothed AICs.
• Collections of urine samples.
• Some travel and hospital supervision.
• Perform continuous physical activity which may include bending and standing for prolonged periods.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B)

The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.