Correctional Officer - Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (Pendleton) Relocation Assistance

State of Oregon; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Oregon Department of Corrections in Pendleton is seeking a Correctional Officer for Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution. The role includes training through the Basic Corrections Course, on-the-job practice, and a probationary period with university credit potential.

Relocation assistance may be provided. Start with BCC training, then transition to regular duties enforcing rules, safety, and security for adults in custody.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 21 years of age or older.
• U.S. citizen.
• Meet DPSST physical standards.
• Reading comprehension, report writing, retention abilities.
• Background investigation and NTN test requirements.
• Strong integrity and ethics.
• Substance abuse history disqualifying.
• Proficient with computers and a valid driver's license.
• Subject to drug testing per policy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order within the institution and enforce rules for safety and security.
• Supervise and monitor adults in custody and work assignments.
• Conduct cell checks and searches for contraband.
• Observe and report safety, sanitary and fire hazards.
• Support management’s goals and work as a team.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Report writing

Retention abilities

Team work

Integrity

Proficient using computers

Valid driver’s license

Drug testing compliance

Good employee work history

NTN test 70%

Background investigation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Correctional Officer - Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (Pendleton) Relocation Assistance

Initial Posting Date: 08/21/2026 Application Deadline: / Agency: Department of Corrections Salary Range: $5,872 - $7,980 Position Type: Employee

Correctional Officer, Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (Pendleton) Relocation Assistance

Oregon Department of Corrections

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!

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 Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution in Pendleton, Oregon. DOC offers many positions across Oregon – locations include Ontario, 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. By completing the application and successfully passing the NTN React test, you are securing your spot on the waitlist for future openings at this location.

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 off will 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 off may 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 OAR 259-008-0015
• 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 OAR 259-008-0070
• 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. 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

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

Department of Corrections : Application Instructions for Correctional Officer Positions : Careers : State of Oregon 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, any felony conviction will disqualify you for this position. Applicants will be subject to a Computerized Criminal History and Motor Vehicles check as well as background investigation. Adverse background information may be grounds for disqualification. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B)

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.

Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference

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.

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.