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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Family health, vision, and dental

Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid

21 days paid military leave

Optional short and long-term disa­bity

Term life insurance

Fully paid retirement program

Oregon Saving Growth Plan

Flexible spending accounts for health/

And more

Job summary

Deer Ridge Correctional Institution in Madras, Oregon, is seeking candidates for Correctional Lieutenant job rotations to develop leadership skills for ODOC and OCE employees with managerial approval. Rotations are work-out-of-class for up to 12 months and may be extended or shortened based on business needs.

Responsibilities include training needs assessment, personnel actions, security and incident review, housing/segregation unit supervision, and emergency command duties until relieved by

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a correctional-security setting with one year at the level of a Sergeant.
• Ability to obtain DPSST Correctional Certificate OR a Correc­tional Certificate within one year.
• Education will not substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• 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; counseling employees in work-related activities such as professional growth and career development.
• Reviewing and investigating reports of security, safety and sanitation infractions; endorsing misconduct and unusual incident reports; ensuring corrective action; authorizing/terminating visits; housing AIC decisions.
• Supervising dining room, infirmary, clinic, housing units and segregation units; adjusting institution routing as needed.
• Serving as commander in emergencies; deploying staff; securing chain of evidence in criminal activity.

Skills

Correctional experience

Background checks

Leadership development

Education

No degree required; experience counts

DPSST Certification eligibility within one year

Job description

Initial Posting Date:

10/28/2026

Application Deadline:

11/08/2026

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$6,834 - $9,143

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

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

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

Deer Ridge Correctional Institution - Madras, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

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%.

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
• 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 an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

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. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.

Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

Reference Number: REQ-208899