Institution Security Manager, Correctional Institution Manager 1 (Salem) For ODOC and OCE employees only

For current employees of the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) or Oregon Corrections Enterprises (OCE) only.

About the Role

The Correctional Institution Manager 1 reports directly to the Superintendent, serves on the Executive Management Team, and provides leadership and advice on security, safety, staffing, and institutional operations at Santiam Correctional Institution (SCI) in Salem, Oregon. This position oversees correctional staff, including Lieutenants, Sergeants, Corporals, and Officers, and ensures compliance with laws and DOC policies. Responsibilities include participating in hiring, investigations, employee discipline, staff development, and promotional opportunities while supporting the safety and well-being of Adults in Custody (AICs).

The role involves significant institutional leadership and emergency management, including managing staff deployment, budgets, purchases, training programs, and operational policies. The manager serves as Officer-in-Charge when needed, participates on the statewide Security Management Team, and acts on behalf of the Superintendent during emergencies, making critical decisions to maintain safety, security, and effective operation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize institutional security operations, staffing needs, and facility requirements.
• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop security supervisors, lieutenants, and assigned staff.
• Recruit, screen, select, and retain qualified security personnel while supporting diversity, inclusion, and organizational goals.
• Conduct and review performance evaluations, establish performance standards, and ensure timely completion of appraisals.
• Develop and maintain position descriptions, post orders, internal procedures, and security practices in compliance with DOC standards and audits.
• Initiate and review administrative and criminal investigations, evaluate evidence, and address employee and operational concerns appropriately.
• Support administration of collective bargaining agreements, contract negotiations, and management proposals related to security operations.
• Review timekeeping, approve leave and overtime requests, and adjust staffing assignments based on institutional needs and available resources.
• Analyze operational needs, establish priorities, develop short- and long-term goals, and effectively allocate available resources.
• Respond to changing security needs, identify operational risks, and make timely decisions to maintain safety, security, and continuity of operations.
• Identify safety and sanitation concerns and work with institutional leadership to develop and implement appropriate solutions.
• Work effectively with the Institution Management Team, Central Office, supervisors, employees, committees, and task forces to resolve concerns and implement organizational priorities.
• Assume command of emergency response in the Superintendent’s absence, ensuring the safety and security of the institution.
• Model pro-social behaviors and support a workplace environment respectful of human dignity, social responsibility, personal growth, and transition readiness.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; OR
• Two (2) years of related experience AND a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Must be a current employee of the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) or Oregon Corrections Enterprises (OCE), excluding contract workers.
• Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess an Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Correctional Certificate or a Correctional Certificate issued by another government agency.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an adult correctional facility housing male Adults in Custody (AICs).
• May involve dealing with hostile, aggressive, or verbally abusive AICs who may make threats to self or family.
• Subject to 24-hour recall in emergencies and may be assigned to fill any post during a work stoppage.
• Responsible for preventing escapes by controlling keys, tools, and contraband, and documenting unusual incidents.
• May require physical exertion to respond to AICs exhibiting out-of-control behavior, including restraint, breaking up fights, or aiding others.
• Handles sensitive and confidential information as part of the management team.
• Must actively model and promote the department’s mission, vision, and core values, including pro-social behaviors and a commitment to positive change.

Benefits

The salary range listed is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS-qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range reflecting an additional 6.95%. The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, including:

• 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 insurance.
• Term life insurance.
• Fully paid retirement program through PERS (Police & Fire benefits may apply).
• Oregon Savings Growth Plan (457 deferred compensation).
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody across 12 state prisons and advises counties on 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 DOC is committed to creating an organization that reflects the diversity of the population it serves and ensures all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. The department strives to be an anti-racist corrections system, welcoming and inclusive of all people, free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.