Executive Specialist 1, Security Support (Wilsonville)

Department of Corrections; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Oregon Department of Corrections is seeking an Executive Specialist 1, Security Support in Wilsonville. The role provides high-level administrative and confidential support to the Assistant Superintendent of Security, coordinating information, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring timely, accurate administration within a correctional facility.

The position requires independent judgment, discretion, and adherence to DOC, DAS, and bargaining agreements.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years clerical/secretarial experience including one year at full performance level.
• Experience coordinating office procedures and supervising or leading tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and confidential support to the Assistant Superintendent of Security.
• Coordinate and prioritize administrative activities to support Security operations.
• Communicate requirements to align with DOC/DAS policies and post orders.
• Assist with information tracking, correspondence, and follow-through on management priorities.

Skills

Administrative support

Confidential handling

Prioritization

Independent judgment

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 11/10/2026 Application Deadline: 11/22/2026 Agency: Department of Corrections Salary Range: $4,558 - $5,995 Position Type: Employee

Position Title

Executive Specialist 1, Security Support (Wilsonville)

About the Job – Your Role

Executive Specialist 1, Security Support (Wilsonville) Coffee Creek Correctional Facility Oregon Department of Corrections Join the Oregon Department of Corrections as an Executive Support Specialist 1 at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF), where your organizational expertise, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities will play a vital role in supporting security leadership and ensuring the smooth, efficient operations of a dynamic correctional environment! About the Job – Your Role As the Executive Support Specialist 1 for Security, you will provide high-level administrative and confidential support to the Assistant Superintendent of Security, helping ensure the effective management and operation of the facility’s Security section. This position serves as a key administrative resource and works with a high degree of independence, judgment, discretion, and attention to detail in a fast-paced correctional environment. In this role, you will coordinate and prioritize a wide variety of administrative activities to support the smooth and efficient flow of Security operations. You will manage competing priorities, ensure assignments and time-sensitive tasks are completed accurately and on schedule, and help facilitate communication and coordination between Security, other sections within the facility, agency partners, and external stakeholders. You will regularly handle sensitive and confidential information and will be expected to exercise sound judgment when determining priorities, responding to requests, and addressing issues on behalf of Security leadership. The position actively participates in department management team meetings and assists with coordinating information, tracking assignments, preparing correspondence and documentation, and ensuring appropriate follow-through on management priorities. A successful candidate will also be responsible for interpreting, applying, and communicating requirements established through Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) and Department of Administrative Services (DAS) policies and procedures, facility Post Orders, collective bargaining agreements, and other applicable guidance. This position generally works independently with little or no direct supervision and requires someone who is organized, adaptable, professional, and comfortable taking initiative while supporting the operational needs of a correctional facility. If you are someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, can effectively manage multiple priorities, values confidentiality and professionalism, and enjoys being an integral part of a leadership team, we encourage you to apply. This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of clerical/secretarial experience which included: One (1) year at a full performance level performing typing, word processing, or other generating of documents; and lead work responsibility or coordination of office procedures. Courses or training in Office Occupations or Office Technology may be substituted for up to one year of the clerical/secretarial experience. No substitution will be made for the one year at the full performance level.

Requested Skills

Experience providing administrative support to executives, managers, or organizational leadership. Experience handling confidential or sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Experience independently prioritizing multiple assignments and competing deadlines. Experience using independent judgment to resolve administrative issues with limited supervision. Experience preparing, reviewing, and editing professional correspondence, reports, and other business documents.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a correctional facility housing close, medium and minimum-security AICs. AICs have the potential for becoming angry, hostile, abusive, and/or aggressive increasing the risk to employees of physical injury, death and/or being taken hostage. There is an inherent responsibility to provide assistance through recall and/or reassignment during AIC unrest and other emergency situations that may occur at the institution. The person filling this position may be assigned to other ESS1 work assignments to meet operational needs of the institution when others are not available to cover their assignments as well as the ESS2 for the Superintendent. Performance in this position may involve sitting for long periods of time and may at times involve standing for long periods of time. Also necessary is the operation of computer video equipment for work processing, electronic mail, and other specialized program access/usage, potentially for long periods of time.

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. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

Equity, 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. 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.