Correctional Lieutenant (Madras) Multiple Job Rotation opportunities for ODOC and OCE employees only

Oregon Department of Corrections; Madras (OR); On-site; USD 76,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health insurance

Vacation and sick leave

11 paid holidays

Military leave

Disability insurance

Retirement program

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Deer Ridge Correctional Institution in Madras, Oregon, is offering a correctional lieutenant rotation designed to strengthen leadership and supervision skills for current Oregon Department of Corrections or Oregon Corrections Enterprises employees with manager approval.

Assignments are out-of-class rotations lasting up to 12 months, may be extended or shortened per business needs, and require security clearances and ongoing performance evaluations as part of a controlled development program.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a correctional-security setting with the care and custody of AICs; at least one year at the level of a Sergeant.
• Be able to obtain within one year an Oregon DPSST Correctional Certificate OR a Correctional Certificate from another government agency.

Responsibilities

• Assign, monitor, evaluate training needs of subordinates and participate in screening new hires.
• Resolve personnel issues and complaints; respond to grievances; participate in disciplinary investigations.
• Review and investigate reports of security, safety and sanitation infractions; approve visits and manage housing decisions.
• Supervise dining, infirmary, housing units and other areas; adapt institution routing as needed.
• Serve as commander in emergencies and coordinate staff deployment and evidence handling.

Skills

Correctional-security experience

Leadership development

Job description

Position Title

Correctional Lieutenant (Madras) Multiple Job Rotation opportunities for ODOC and OCE employees only

Initial Posting Date

10/28/2026

Application Deadline

11/08/2026

Agency

Department of Corrections

Salary Range

$6,834 - $9,143

Position Type

Employee

Job Description

Correctional Lieutenant (Madras) Multiple Job Rotation opportunities for ODOC and OCE employees only

Deer Ridge Correctional Institution – Madras, Oregon

Deer Ridge Correctional Institution is seeking highly motivated individuals for a Correctional Lieutenant job rotation(s) opportunity designed to enhance and develop leadership skills.

These positions are a work-out-of-class anticipated to last 12 months, though may be extended or decreased due to business need. These rotations are available for current, regular status employees of the Oregon Department of Corrections or Oregon Corrections Enterprises with their current manager's approval (applications without approval will be rejected).

About The Job – Your Role

• 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

This position is management services and may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

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

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.

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 opportunities 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 non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

• 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

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, PREA check, and reference checks.
• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
• 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