Correctional Lieutenant

Position Overview

This recruitment is for 1 or more permanent Lieutenant position. To be considered for this position, you must be a permanent employee with the Oregon Department of Corrections, Oregon Corrections Enterprises, or Board of Parole. Temporary and contract employees are excluded.

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 AIC to special housing unit or to return AIC 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 AIC 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 AICs. 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.

Cover Letter

• You must attach a one-page formatted cover letter addressing some of these topics listed below:

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

1. Minimum Qualifications Screening
2. Agency may develop test questions and criteria at the time of recruitment, or use the core T&E test that has been developed on:
A. Correctional Practices and Techniques 42%
B. Communication 15%
C. Supervision 43%
3. Those ranking highest on the test will be invited to participate in the next phase of the selection process.

4. If you are hired, certain knowledge and skills will be assessed during your trial service period.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Three years of experience in a correctional-security setting where primary duties were the care and custody of inmates. One year of the experience must have been at the level of a Sergeant in a correctional system. AND

Be able to obtain, within two weeks, an Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Correctional Certificate OR a Correctional Certificate from another government agency.

Working Conditions:

Click to add working conditions. Working conditions may include physical requirements of the job, contact with adults in custody, after hours or non-standard work, travel, driving requirements, and other things which may be important for an applicant to know.

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 promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for 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, which includes:

• 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
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare

About the Process:

What to Expect:

• After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
• Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
• The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
• Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
• Final candidates will have a background check,, and reference checks.
• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages.
• A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you are hired, certain knowledge and skills will be assessed during your trial service period.