Transport Officer, Correctional Officer (Umatilla) For ODOC and OCE employees only

Initial Posting Date 10/01/2026 Application Deadline 10/11/2026 Agency Department of Corrections Position Type Employee Position Title Transport Officer, Correctional Officer (Umatilla) For ODOC and OCE employees only

About the role

The Transport Unit is comprised of four offices statewide. The Umatilla, Oregon Transport Office is recruiting for a full‑time permanent Transport Officer. 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

• Provide secure transportation to authorized locations for adults in custody.
• Manage operational concerns of mass transfers, medical and court trips, and high security adult in custody movement.
• Qualify on a number of different weapon systems meeting Oregon State Police standards.
• Be Taser qualified or willing to go through Taser qualification and carry a Taser during duties.
• Work overtime as needed, sometimes with minimal notice, for courtroom escorting, adult in custody transports, or medical trips where relief is not available.
• Transfer adults in custody between institutions using various types of vehicles; training provided.
• Interact with the public daily, remain professional and courteous, promote public safety through sound security practices, maintain positive control of adults in custody, and provide good customer service to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• 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.
• Ability to pass Range Qualifications.
• 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