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Transport Officer, Correctional Officer (Ontario)

Oregon Department of Corrections · Ontario, OR · 1 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

About the role

The Transport Unit provides secure transportation to authorized locations for adults in the custody of the Department of Corrections. This position is part of the Transport Unit structure and manages the operational concerns of mass transfers, medical and court trips, and high security adult in custody movement consistent with prison and public safety.

Responsibilities

  • Transfer adults in custody from one institution to another in a variety of different types of vehicles.
  • Conduct courtroom escorting, adult in custody transports, or medical trips where relief is not available, which may require overtime.
  • Interact with the public daily while remaining professional and courteous at all times.
  • Promote public safety through sound security practices, maintaining positive control of adults in custody, and providing good customer service to all stakeholders.
  • Qualify on a number of different weapon systems, meeting the Oregon State Police standards to perform the duties of this job.
  • Carry a Taser during job duties (Taser qualification required or willingness to complete qualification).
  • Work overtime as needed, sometimes with minimal notice.
  • Maintain positive control of adults in custody and prevent escapes from confinement by proper control of keys, tools, and contraband.
  • Document unusual incidents as they occur.
  • Be subject to call back in the event of an emergency.

Requirements

  • Currently in the Security Series Classifications at Correctional Officer level or higher.
  • Possess a valid Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Correctional Certificate.
  • Valid Driver’s license.
  • Pass urinalysis testing for assignment to Transport.
  • Pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.

Qualifications

  • Maintain a valid driver’s license and clear a Department of Motor Vehicles check.
  • Possess and maintain a clear criminal history.
  • Able to pass an alcohol and drug test.
  • The ability to pass Range Qualifications.

Preferred Skills

  • Valid and Current Oregon Class B Driver’s License with Airbrake and Passenger Endorsement.
  • Compliance with all elements of Department of Corrections Contract 5321 (State Police IAA).
  • Prior experience working in the Transport Officer Classification and serving in that capacity with the Department’s Transport Unit.

Working Conditions

This position is located at the Ontario Transport Office and works in close contact with adults in custody in the institution setting and may be exposed to hostile situations or incidents. Inherent custodial duties include the responsibility for personally handling AIC incidents in the employee’s immediate work area.

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.

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