Correctional Segreant (SCI) Permanent opportunity for ODOC and OCE employees only

Oregon Department of Human Services; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Santiam Correctional Institution in Salem, Oregon, seeks a Correctional Sergeant to lead a team responsible for custody, security, and staff development. You will supervise AICs, coordinate movement, and uphold safety and rehabilitation goals within the facility.

The role emphasizes leading by example, ensuring operations run smoothly, and mentoring others in professional conduct, accountability, and compliance with department policies.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a correctional security setting with care and custody of adults in custody (AICs).
• Must obtain DPSST Correctional Certificate or equivalent within two weeks of hire.
• High School Diploma or GED required; must be 21 years or older; United States citizen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee custody, control, supervision, and daily care of adults in custody while upholding the department's mission.
• Lead staff, supervise AICs during movement assignments, monitor high‑security areas, and conduct security operations such as transports, searches, and emergencies.
• Mentor subordinate staff and assist in training as a Field Training Officer (FTO).

Skills

Staff supervision

Custody oversight

Security operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

DPSST Correctional Certificate or equivalent

US Citizen

21+ years old

Job description

Correctional Segreant (SCI)

Initial Posting Date: 10/02/2026 Application Deadline: 10/12/2026 Agency: Department of Corrections

Salary Range: $6,720 - $8,501

Position Type: Employee

Title: Correctional Segreant (SCI)

Permanent opportunity for ODOC and OCE employees only

Santiam Correctional Institution (Salem), Oregon Department of Corrections

Are you ready to step into a leadership role and take on greater responsibility in maintaining safety, security, and professional development within the facility? We are seeking dedicated and experienced candidates for the position of Correctional Sergeant. This is an excellent opportunity for career advancement while playing a crucial role in maintaining security, overseeing staff, and guiding AICs toward rehabilitation.

Please note: If there are lateral applicant(s), they may be reviewed and interviewed prior to promotional applications.

About the Job – Your Role

As a Correctional Sergeant, you will be a senior security staff member responsible for overseeing custody, control, supervision, and daily care of adults in custody while upholding the mission of the Department. You will serve as a lead worker, ensuring facility operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently. You will supervise AICs during movement assignments, monitor high-security areas, and conduct security operations such as transports, searches, and emergency response. In this role, you will also play a key part in staff development, assisting in training and potentially mentoring subordinate staff as a Field Training Officer (FTO). You will lead by example, modeling professionalism, accountability, and behaviors that support rehabilitation efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in a correctional security setting where your primary duties were the care and custody of AICs;
• 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;
• Possess a High School Diploma or GED certificate;
• Be 21 years of age or older;
• United States Citizen.

Special Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a valid Oregon motor vehicle operator's license.

Eligibility for Application

Must be a current ODOC or OCE employee (temporary and contract workers excluded) to apply.

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 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

• 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.

Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

The applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies.

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

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.

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.

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference.

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.

This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change.