Correctional Officer - Snake River Correctional Institution (Ontario) Relocation Assistance Requested

About the role

The Oregon Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Officer for Snake River Correctional Institution in Ontario, Oregon. This is an entry-level position with a seven-week training program, including certification by the Department of Public Safety and Standards Training (DPSST).

Responsibilities

• Maintain order within the institution, enforcing rules and regulations.
• Provide care to ensure safety and security of adults in custody.
• Work in a team setting to monitor activities and supervise work assignments.
• Perform cell checks and searches for contraband.
• Handle disputes and enforce discipline.
• Monitor safety, sanitation, and fire hazards.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Be 21 years of age or older.
• Be a United States citizen.
• Meet DPSST physical standards.
• Have reading comprehension, report writing, and retention abilities.
• Satisfy an ODOC background investigation.
• Pass NTN test with a minimum score of 70 percent in all areas.
• Pass a psychological evaluation and risk assessment as required by HB 2936.
• Not have evidence of substance abuse.
• Be proficient using computers.
• Have a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Previous correctional experience is not required.
• Must have a history of law-abiding behavior.
• Must have a good employee work history.
• Must have a cooperative work history.
• Must have the ability to take control of situations.
• Must have the ability to support and communicate with other staff.
• Must have the ability to make choices reflecting good integrity.

Skills

• Good ratings in working as a team member.
• Effective taking control of situations.
• Cooperative in supporting management’s goals.
• Reflecting good integrity in making choices.
• Supporting and communicating with other staff.
• Understanding and using grammar in written content.
• Low risk ratings in being unprofessionally involved with offenders.
• Not conducting oneself in an abrasive style or misuse of authority.
• Experience in a public safety occupation.

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.
• Shift differential based on union.
• Additional incentives available for foreign language proficiency, SWAT membership, Crisis Negotiation Team membership, and Field Training Officer membership.