Correctional Sergeant Multiple Positions (Umatilla)

About the role

The successful candidate for this position will oversee custody, control, supervision, and daily care of adults in custody while upholding the mission of the Department. They will serve as a lead worker, ensuring facility operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently. They will supervise AICs during movement assignments, monitor high-security areas, and conduct security operations such as transports, searches, and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Oversee custody, control, supervision, and daily care of adults in custody
• Serve as a lead worker, ensuring facility operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently
• Supervise AICs during movement assignments, monitor high-security areas, and conduct security operations such as transports, searches, and emergency response
• Play a key part in staff development, assisting in training and potentially mentoring subordinate staff as a Field Training Officer (FTO)
• Lead by example, modeling professionalism, accountability, and behaviors that support rehabilitation efforts

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

Special Qualifications

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

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: 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.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of correctional procedures and policies
• Ability to handle stressful situations and emergencies

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
• More

Pay

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%.

Schedule

The employee works inside a secure adult correctional facility. Daily contact with mostly medium-security Adults In Custody in the secure confinement of a correctional facility; subject to "call-back" in emergencies; works overtime, as required. Travel by state vehicle (employee may be required to provide own transportation in performance of duties which is compensated within state rates) to attend meetings. The employee is responsible to personally handle Adults In Custody incidents in the immediate area. The employee is responsible to prevent escapes from confinement by proper control of keys, tools, and contraband, and documenting unusual incidents as they occur. In the event of an emergency, may be assigned to any area of the institution.

Working Conditions

• Daily contact with mostly medium-security Adults In Custody in the secure confinement of a correctional facility
• Subject to "call-back" in emergencies
• Works overtime, as required
• Travel by state vehicle (employee may be required to provide own transportation in performance of duties which is compensated within state rates) to attend meetings
• The employee is responsible to personally handle Adults In Custody incidents in the immediate area
• The employee is responsible to prevent escapes from confinement by proper control of keys, tools, and contraband, and documenting unusual incidents as they occur
• In the event of an emergency, may be assigned to any area of the institution
• Possible encounters with hostile or abusive Adults In Custody poses risk of physical injury

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 Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive 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 opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

About the Process

• After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
• Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
• The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
• Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides.
• Preferences points will be 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.

Requirements for Employment

• The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
• Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position.

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

• The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

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.

Additional Information

• If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.
• Recruiter: Chris Elliott, chris.m.elliott@doc.oregon.gov
• Reference Number: REQ-203445
• Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You may lose progress on your application.
• Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours.
• ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship.
• Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
• 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 is subject to change.
• It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
• The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.