ODOC – OSP Correctional Corporal Lateral Transfer Request (Salem)

Oregon Department of Human Services; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation and holidays

Military leave

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Oregon Department of Corrections in Salem is seeking a Correctional Corporal to supervise adults in custody, manage housing units, control points, program and work assignments, and uphold security and safety standards.

The role demands current ODOC Corrections Corporal status, DPSST certification for lateral transfer, and CJIS background clearance, with a focus on training staff and handling emergencies with sound judgement.

Qualifications

• Must be a current ODOC Correctional Corporal to be considered for a lateral transfer.
• DPSST certification required to request a lateral transfer.
• CJIS background check is required; felonies may disqualify but not automatically exclude.

Responsibilities

• Supervise adults in custody, provide custody, control and daily care.
• Oversee housing units, control points, program and work assignments, and designated security areas.
• Maintain order, enforce institutional rules, and respond to emergencies with professionalism.
• Assist in training and mentoring staff.

Skills

Lateral transfer eligibility

DPSST certified

CJIS background check

Job description

Salary range: $6,149-$7,785

Position type: Employee

Location: Salem

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and enhance your leadership skills? We are seeking motivated and dedicated candidates for the role of Correctional Corporal. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified individuals to advance within the Department while continuing to play a vital role in maintaining the safety and security of our facility.

About the Job – Your Role

As a Correctional Corporal, you will serve as a key member of our security team, providing custody, control, supervision, and daily care of adults in custody (AICs). This role is essential in upholding the mission of the Department by ensuring a safe, secure, and rehabilitative environment for both staff and individuals in custody. You will be responsible for supervising AICs in various areas, including housing units, control points, program and work assignments, and designated security areas. Maintaining order enforcing institutional rules will be a critical aspect of the role, along with responding to emergencies and critical incidents with professionalism and sound judgement. You will also assist in training and mentoring staff. This position is represented by Association of Oregon Corrections Employees (AOCE). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

• You must be a current ODOC Correctional Corporal employee to be considered for a lateral transfer request.
• Lateral transfer requests are posted by institution. If you are interested in applying to multiple locations, please apply to each additional job announcement.
• Employees requesting a lateral transfer by voluntary demotion from a higher security series classification can do so from this announcement.
• You must be currently DPSST certified to request a lateral.
• Your request will be maintained in Workday and will be considered active: until the employee successfully transfers, until the employee withdraws the application, until the employee terminates employment from ODOC, employee did not respond to an interview request, or until two years from apply date per ODOC policy.
• Please ensure your Job History section of your online application is up to date with your ODOC position(s) and duties.

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.

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.

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.

PREA: 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.

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility.

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.

ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship.

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

This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.

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