Correctional Lieutenant

Correctional Lieutenant (DRCI)

Deer Ridge Correctional Institution – Madras, Oregon

You must be a permanent employee (temporary and contract employees are excluded) with the Oregon Department of Corrections, Oregon Corrections Enterprises, or Board of Parole to be considered for this position.

Please note: if there are lateral applicant(s), they will be reviewed and interviewed prior to promotional applications.

Position Overview

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assigning, monitoring, evaluating, and assessing training needs of subordinate staff; participating in screening process of new hires; conducting background checks of applicants and making recommendations on hiring; conducting orientation of new hires;
• Resolving personnel issues and complaints; responding to grievances; participating in disciplinary investigations; effectively recommending appropriate actions; counseling employees in work-related activities such as professional growth, and career development;
• Reviewing and investigating reports of security, safety and sanitation infractions; reviewing and endorsing all misconduct and unusual incident reports prepared by subordinates; ensuring corrective action is taken; authorizing and terminating visits; making independent decision to remove an adult in custody to special housing unit or to return an adult in custody to parent institution because of major infraction or the need for protection;
• Supervising and inspecting dining room, infirmary and clinic, housing units, segregation units; authorizing changes in institution routing when dictated by operational necessity; and
• serving as commander in emergency situations until relieved by superiors; initiating action, deploying staff, and notifying designated staff in emergencies such as an adult in custody disturbance, escape, or criminal activity; securing and maintaining chain of evidence in the event of criminal activity

To Qualify

• To apply you must be a current employee with the Oregon Department of Corrections, Oregon Corrections Enterprises, or Board of Parole; this does not include temporary employees.
• Three years of experience in a correctional-security setting where primary duties were the care and custody of the adults in custody. One year of the experience must have been at the level of a Sergeant in a correctional system. AND
• Be able to obtain, within one year, an Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Correctional Certificate OR a Correctional Certificate from another government agency.

Education will not be accepted as a substitute for the required experience.

Special Qualifications

Be eligible to obtain a valid Oregon Department of Public of Safety and Standards and Training (DPSST) Correctional Certificate if you are not currently certified by DPSST.

Desired Attributes

Possess a valid Oregon Department of Public of Safety and Standards and Training (DPSST) Advanced Correctional Certificate.