State of Oregon
Correctional Officer - Snake River Correctional Institution (Ontario) Relocation
State of Oregon, Ontario, Oregon, United States, 97914
Job Description:
Correctional Officer, Snake River Correctional Institution (Ontario)
About the Job – Your Role
Are you looking for a career that will challenge your personal fitness, intellect, and maturity? What if your work environment could include various tasks allowing you to gain insight on yourself and others?
Becoming a Correctional Officer may be the way to fulfill those goals! The Oregon Department of Corrections’ (DOC) next Basic Corrections Course is starting soon, and we want you to be one of our students!
As a Correctional Officer, you will set limits, provide good role model examples, and assist in facilitating positive change in the lives of adults in custody(AIC).
This announcement is for Snake River Correctional Institution in Ontario, Oregon. DOC offers many positions across Oregon – locations include Baker City, Wilsonville, Madras, Salem, Tillamook, Pendleton, Umatilla, Portland, and Lakeview.If you are interested in additional locations, you will need to apply to announcements that are specific to that facility.
Relocation Assistance: Relocation costs may be paid in some cases. Please contact recruitment for further information.
Our Basic Corrections Courses (BCC) fill up quickly, so act fast! If a career in corrections interests you, don’t hesitate.
Once hired, you will begin by attending the Basic Corrections Course (BCC). Your training is on-the-job, meaning you will start earning a paycheck during your training! Previous correctional experience is not a requirement. We invest in training and educating YOU, if you have the right personal attributes! At DOC we are looking for people with the right integrity, passion for helping others, and motivation. This position is an entry level position.
Your first year is considered to be a probationary period including the BCC (seven-weeks training in our academy course, this training is eligible for college credit towards your degree), classroom training, online courses, health and fitness classes, force skills training, and a comprehensive Field Training Evaluation Program (FTEP). BCC is certified by the Department of Public Safety and Standards Training (DPSST). For the duration of the probationary period, work hours, shifts, and days offwill vary based on the needs of the institution.
All Correctional Officer positions are union represented — training, work hours, breaks, days off, etc. will be determined by your institution’s labor contract. Once the probationary period is completed, work shifts and days offmay be subject to a bid process in accordance with the applicable labor contract.
Minimum Qualifications
Possess a high school diploma or GED Be 21 years of age or older United States citizen Meet DPSST Physical Standards Possess reading comprehension, report writing, and retention abilities Satisfactorily complete an ODOC background investigation Special Qualifications
Must pass NTN test with a minimum score of 70 percent in all areas Good employee work history Have a history of law abiding behavior Pass a psychological evaluation and risk assessment as required by HB 2936 No evidence of substance abuse Proficient using computers Must possess a valid driver's license All applicants for, and employees in this classification/position, shall be subject to testing for the use of prohibited drugs. Required and Requested Skills
The National Testing Network also provides dimensional ratings on applicants. We review for the following: Good ratings
Working as a team member Ability to effectively take control of situations Cooperative in supporting management’s goals Making choices reflecting good integrity Ability to support and communicate with other staff
Acceptable ratings
Use of grammar and understanding of written content.
Low risk ratings
Of being unprofessionally involved with offenders Conducting yourself in abrasive style and miss use of authority Experience in a public safety occupation
Nature of the Work
As a Correctional Officer, you will work in a team setting to maintain order within the institutions, enforcing rules and regulations while providing care to ensure safety and security. You will help adults in custody be orderly and obey agency guidelines and standards while monitoring their activities and supervising their work assignments. Cell checks and searches of adults in custody and their living quarters for contraband, settling disputes, and enforcing discipline are often required. Observing, inspecting, and reporting of safety, sanitary, and fire hazard are routine. 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. 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, which includes: 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 Additional applicable incentives:
Possible 5% differential for foreign language proficiency 4% SWAT Member (eligible to try out after trial service completion) 4% Crisis Negotiation Team (eligible to try out after trial service completion) 4% Field Training Officer (eligible to apply after trial service completion) Shift differential – based on union, employees shall be paid shift differential for shifts which starts between the hours of 12 noon and 3:00 a.m. About the Process – What to Expect
Step 1 Submit your Workday online application. Step 2 After you apply, you will be sent information regarding the NTN REACT test. Step 3 DOC will review and process your application. A criminal history check will be completed from information gathered though various sources including, but not limited to: Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS), National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), or other regional and national computer databases. Step 4 Before you are scheduled for an interview you will be required to complete an electronic Statement of Personal History (eSOPH.) Personal Information Relatives Education Residence History Employment History Personal References Law Enforcement Applications Military Legal Drug Use Motor Vehicles Other Topics Step 5 DOC will contact you to complete the background investigation from the information you provided in the eSOPH documents. Step 6 If selected, there will be a conditional offer and you will be required to pass a pre-employment medical exam and psychological evaluation in accordance with DPSST’s requirements. 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. EEO Statement
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
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Possess a high school diploma or GED Be 21 years of age or older United States citizen Meet DPSST Physical Standards Possess reading comprehension, report writing, and retention abilities Satisfactorily complete an ODOC background investigation Special Qualifications
Must pass NTN test with a minimum score of 70 percent in all areas Good employee work history Have a history of law abiding behavior Pass a psychological evaluation and risk assessment as required by HB 2936 No evidence of substance abuse Proficient using computers Must possess a valid driver's license All applicants for, and employees in this classification/position, shall be subject to testing for the use of prohibited drugs. Required and Requested Skills
The National Testing Network also provides dimensional ratings on applicants. We review for the following: Good ratings
Working as a team member Ability to effectively take control of situations Cooperative in supporting management’s goals Making choices reflecting good integrity Ability to support and communicate with other staff
Acceptable ratings
Use of grammar and understanding of written content.
Low risk ratings
Of being unprofessionally involved with offenders Conducting yourself in abrasive style and miss use of authority Experience in a public safety occupation
Nature of the Work
As a Correctional Officer, you will work in a team setting to maintain order within the institutions, enforcing rules and regulations while providing care to ensure safety and security. You will help adults in custody be orderly and obey agency guidelines and standards while monitoring their activities and supervising their work assignments. Cell checks and searches of adults in custody and their living quarters for contraband, settling disputes, and enforcing discipline are often required. Observing, inspecting, and reporting of safety, sanitary, and fire hazard are routine. 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. 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, which includes: 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 Additional applicable incentives:
Possible 5% differential for foreign language proficiency 4% SWAT Member (eligible to try out after trial service completion) 4% Crisis Negotiation Team (eligible to try out after trial service completion) 4% Field Training Officer (eligible to apply after trial service completion) Shift differential – based on union, employees shall be paid shift differential for shifts which starts between the hours of 12 noon and 3:00 a.m. About the Process – What to Expect
Step 1 Submit your Workday online application. Step 2 After you apply, you will be sent information regarding the NTN REACT test. Step 3 DOC will review and process your application. A criminal history check will be completed from information gathered though various sources including, but not limited to: Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS), National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), or other regional and national computer databases. Step 4 Before you are scheduled for an interview you will be required to complete an electronic Statement of Personal History (eSOPH.) Personal Information Relatives Education Residence History Employment History Personal References Law Enforcement Applications Military Legal Drug Use Motor Vehicles Other Topics Step 5 DOC will contact you to complete the background investigation from the information you provided in the eSOPH documents. Step 6 If selected, there will be a conditional offer and you will be required to pass a pre-employment medical exam and psychological evaluation in accordance with DPSST’s requirements. 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. EEO Statement
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
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