Transport Officer, Correctional Officer (Salem) Multiple openings for ODOC and OCE employees only

About the role

The Transport Unit provides secure transportation to authorized locations for the 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

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and clear a Department of Motor Vehicles check
• Possess and maintain a clear criminal history
• The ability to pass Range Qualifications
• Manage operational concerns of mass transfers, medical and court trips, and high security adult in-custody movement
• Transfer adults in custody from one institution to another in a variety of different types of vehicles
• Interact with the public daily and ensure professional and courteous behavior while promoting public safety
• Handle AIC incidents in the employee's immediate work area
• 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

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include:

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

Skills

The successful candidate must:

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

Benefits

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%. 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
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program
• Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• And 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

Hours of work consist of a four-day work week of 10-hour shifts. Transport Officers need to be flexible and able to work overtime as needed, sometimes with minimal notice.