Correctional Lieutenant (OSCI) Job Rotation and/or Developmental opportunity for ODOC and OCE employees only

About the role

This recruitment is for multiple Job Rotation Lieutenant positions at Oregon State Correctional Institution (Salem), anticipated to last about 6 months. It is a Job Rotation and/or Developmental opportunity for permanent employees of the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) or Oregon Corrections Enterprise (OCE) only. Temporary and contract employees are not eligible.

Responsibilities

• Assigning, monitoring, evaluating, and assessing training needs of subordinate staff; participating in the screening process of new hires; conducting background checks of applicants and making recommendations on hiring; conducting orientation of new hires.
• Resolving personnel issues and complaints; responding to grievances; participating in disciplinary investigations; effectively recommending appropriate actions; counseling employees in work-related activities such as professional growth and career development.
• Reviewing and investigating reports of security, safety, and sanitation infractions; reviewing and endorsing all misconduct and unusual incident reports prepared by subordinates; ensuring corrective action is taken; authorizing and terminating visits; making independent decisions to remove an inmate to a special housing unit or to return an inmate to the parent institution because of major infraction or the need for protection.
• Supervising and inspecting the dining room, infirmary and clinic, housing units, and segregation units; authorizing changes in institution routing when dictated by operational necessity.
• Serving as commander in emergency situations until relieved by superiors; initiating action, deploying staff, and notifying designated staff in emergencies such as an inmate disturbance, escape, or criminal activity; securing and maintaining chain of evidence in the event of criminal activity.

Requirements

• Must be a current permanent employee with the Oregon Department of Corrections or Oregon Corrections Enterprises (temporary and contract employees are excluded).
• Three (3) years of experience in a correctional-security setting where primary duties were the care and custody of AICs. One (1) year of the experience must have been at the level of a Sergeant in a correctional system.
• Ability to obtain, within one year, an Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Correctional Certificate OR a Correctional Certificate from another government agency.
• Education will not be accepted as a substitute for the required experience.
• Eligible to obtain a valid Oregon DPSST Correctional Certificate if not currently certified by DPSST.
• Developmental opportunities do not have any qualifications.
• Supervisor's approval must be submitted when applying.

Desired qualifications

• Possession of a valid Oregon DPSST Advanced Correctional Certificate.

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.

Pay

Salary range $6,834 – $9,143. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

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 serves a diverse and changing population and commits to creating an organization reflecting that diversity, with a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. It strives to be an anti-racist corrections system — welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people, free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunities to create a safe and healthy environment for staff, volunteers, and adults in custody.

Additional requirements for employment

• The successful candidate must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, some felony convictions could disqualify an applicant for this position; however, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict consideration. CJIS clearance is completed at the conditional job offer.
• Compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997): the Department cannot hire, promote, or contract with anyone who will have direct contact with residents who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings.
• Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States. ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship.

Selection process

• After the application deadline, a recruiter reviews submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
• Top candidates are referred to the hiring manager, who reviews applications and schedules interviews.
• Interviews are held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores are determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preference points are applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
• Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.
• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages.
• A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate.
• Additional assessment stages, such as written exercises, may be required to further evaluate candidates' qualifications. Meaningful participation is required; failure to complete required exercises within the specified timeframe will result in disqualification.
• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date. The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date.
• This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.