Institution Security Manager, Correctional Institution Manager 1 (Portland) for ODOC and OCE Employees Only

Columbia River Correctional Institution – Portland, Oregon
Oregon Department of Corrections

About the role

As the Institution Security Manager (ISM), you will oversee all security functions at Columbia River Correctional Institution (CRCI), providing strategic direction and daily leadership to Lieutenants, Sergeants, Officers, IWP staff, and other assigned areas. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to the Superintendent, fill in as acting Superintendent as needed, contribute to the Institution Executive Management Team, and play a critical role in statewide security management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supervision/Management
  • Recruit, coach, and evaluate security supervisory staff while establishing clear performance standards.
  • Lead investigations involving staff and adults in custody (AICs) and support appropriate disciplinary processes.
  • Oversee training and development to maintain a professional, capable security workforce.
  • Foster a respectful and professional work environment built on courtesy, teamwork, and integrity.
• Administration
  • Monitor budgets, approve operational purchases, and support long-range staffing and institutional planning.
  • Coordinate AIC work programs, counseling services, orientation, transitional services, religious services, and volunteer activities.
  • Collaborate with the Institution Management Team to identify issues and implement operational solutions.
• Operational
  • Manage and evaluate security operations to ensure compliance with laws, directives, ACA standards, and agency expectations.
  • Serve as Officer-in-Charge as needed to ensure continuity of operations and mitigate overtime.
  • Act as Commander during emergency response situations and support development of the Emergency Response Plan.

Requirements

• Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; OR
• Two years of related experience AND a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Ability 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.

Skills

• Advanced experience supervising and evaluating staff in a structured or chain-of-command organization, including assigning work, reviewing performance, and supporting professional development.
• Proven track record of ensuring security operations meet statutory requirements, administrative directives, ACA standards, and institutional policies, measured through audits, inspections, and corrective action follow-through.
• Proficiency in conducting complex investigations, including leading administrative or criminal investigations and producing accurate, timely incident reports used for official review.
• Demonstrated skill in overseeing program resources, including staffing schedules, procurement, budget monitoring, and equipment oversight.
• Documented emergency response leadership, including serving as Officer-in-Charge or acting as Incident Commander and participating in formal emergency drills or response evaluations.
• Skill in coordinating training, development, and institutional programs.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an adult correctional facility that houses male adults in custody.
• May include dealing with hostile, aggressive adults in custody who may make threats to self and family. Adults in custody may be verbally, mentally, or emotionally abusive.
• Subject to recall 24 hours a day in the event of an emergency and may be assigned as needed.
• Responsible for monitoring and responding timely to after-hours notifications for unusual incidents and emergencies.
• Columbia River Correctional Institution is tobacco-free; use of tobacco products is prohibited within the building or on the grounds.
• Responsible for preventing escapes from confinement by proper control of keys, tools, and contraband, and documenting unusual incidents as they occur.
• May be required to fill any post assigned in the institution during a “work stoppage.”
• May require physical exertion to respond to adults in custody out-of-control behavior, restraint of an adult in custody, break up a fight, and/or come to the aid/defense of another person.
• Member of a management team where conversations and paperwork are generated of a sensitive nature; must maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

The salary range listed 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 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 opportunities to create a safe and healthy environment for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody.

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, some felony convictions may disqualify you for this position; however, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from consideration.
• Compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is required. PREA prohibits hiring, promoting, or contracting 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.