Initial Posting Date
04/12/2024
Application Deadline
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Agency
Department of Corrections
Salary Range
$29.65 – $42.15
Position Type
Employee
Position Title
Correctional Officer - Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (Pendleton) Hourly Limited Duration
Job Description
Correctional Officer - Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (Pendleton) Hourly Limited Duration
Oregon Department of Corrections
The Oregon Department of Corrections is actively recruiting for Limited Duration Correctional Officers. This position is located at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution in Pendleton, Oregon. You must be a current employee at or near retirement or a former security staff with current DPSST certification to apply.
This is an hourly Limited Duration position, pay listed above is for a full-time employee, salary would range by hours worked. Hourly rate is $29.65 – $42.15.
This position is represented by the 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.
What We Are Looking For
The purpose of this position at EOCI is to aid in the reduction of mandatory overtime for institutionally based regular shifts. The intent of this recruitment is to utilize hourly Limited Duration positions, filled by current or former bargaining unit employees, to help minimize mandatory overtime for permanent employees of the bargaining unit, in select institutions.
Minimum Qualifications
Your application materials will be reviewed to verify that you have:
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.
Requested Skills
Follow the “Apply” link above to fill out the online application. Only completed applications received by the post-closing date will be considered. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to an interview.
In the Job History section of your online application clearly describe your experience as it relates to the minimum and special qualifications, requested skills, and/or desired attributes.
Be sure to demonstrate you have obtained any skills requested or required through education, work experience, or by showing you have transferable skills (i.e., skills obtained through military education or experience) that substantially relate to this position.
Failure to provide this information in your Job History section of your application shall result in the elimination of your application from further consideration. A resume will not substitute for completing the work experience section of your application.
Requirements For Employment
You must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following convictions are likely to result in being disqualified for this position: felony convictions, computer theft, identify theft and fraud. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer.
The Selection Process – Expected Steps
The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range. The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes family health and dental insurance, optional short and long-term disability and term life insurance – all of which can be tailored to individual needs. Also provided are fully paid retirement program, modest life insurance policy, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
Additional 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, and inclusion. 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 (eeoc.gov).
ODOC 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. For more information regarding PREA please visit: United States Department of Justice.
Veterans’ Preference
Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you checked you are a veteran, you will be asked to upload your documents later in the application process, after you have applied.
Questions
If you have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter, Stephanie Johnston and reference Req-154080.
The Fine Print
04/12/2024
Application Deadline
/
Agency
Department of Corrections
Salary Range
$29.65 – $42.15
Position Type
Employee
Position Title
Correctional Officer - Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (Pendleton) Hourly Limited Duration
Job Description
Correctional Officer - Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (Pendleton) Hourly Limited Duration
Oregon Department of Corrections
The Oregon Department of Corrections is actively recruiting for Limited Duration Correctional Officers. This position is located at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution in Pendleton, Oregon. You must be a current employee at or near retirement or a former security staff with current DPSST certification to apply.
This is an hourly Limited Duration position, pay listed above is for a full-time employee, salary would range by hours worked. Hourly rate is $29.65 – $42.15.
This position is represented by the 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.
What We Are Looking For
The purpose of this position at EOCI is to aid in the reduction of mandatory overtime for institutionally based regular shifts. The intent of this recruitment is to utilize hourly Limited Duration positions, filled by current or former bargaining unit employees, to help minimize mandatory overtime for permanent employees of the bargaining unit, in select institutions.
Minimum Qualifications
Your application materials will be reviewed to verify that you have:
- Current DPSST certification
- Currently are a certified DOC employee or are within 6 months of your official retirement date.
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.
Requested Skills
- Interpret behaviors and activities of the adults in custody accurately.
- Observe, learn, and understand habits and attitudes of adults in custody.
- Control, direct, and instruct adults in custody individually and in groups.
- Learn about and use firearms, restraints, chemical agents, and security devices with care and safety.
- Enforce institutional rules and regulations with impartiality.
- Learn to operate communications equipment (e.g., two-way radio, telephone switchboard, public address equipment).
- Remain alert and observant throughout shift.
Follow the “Apply” link above to fill out the online application. Only completed applications received by the post-closing date will be considered. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to an interview.
In the Job History section of your online application clearly describe your experience as it relates to the minimum and special qualifications, requested skills, and/or desired attributes.
Be sure to demonstrate you have obtained any skills requested or required through education, work experience, or by showing you have transferable skills (i.e., skills obtained through military education or experience) that substantially relate to this position.
Failure to provide this information in your Job History section of your application shall result in the elimination of your application from further consideration. A resume will not substitute for completing the work experience section of your application.
Requirements For Employment
You must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following convictions are likely to result in being disqualified for this position: felony convictions, computer theft, identify theft and fraud. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer.
The Selection Process – Expected Steps
- Review of application/submitted materials by Recruiter to ensure Minimum Qualifications are met.
- Recruiter refers top candidates to the Hiring Manager.
- Hiring Manager will conduct criminal records check and hold interviews to determine the best candidates for open position(s).
- Hiring Manager will complete a minimum of three (3) Reference Checks for best candidates for open position(s).
- Candidates selected for conditional hire will be referred to Classification and Compensation Department for Pay Equity.
- Hiring Manager will contact successful applicant(s) to discuss job offer/determine start date.
The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range. The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes family health and dental insurance, optional short and long-term disability and term life insurance – all of which can be tailored to individual needs. Also provided are fully paid retirement program, modest life insurance policy, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
Additional 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, and inclusion. 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 (eeoc.gov).
ODOC 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. For more information regarding PREA please visit: United States Department of Justice.
Veterans’ Preference
Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you checked you are a veteran, you will be asked to upload your documents later in the application process, after you have applied.
Questions
If you have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter, Stephanie Johnston and reference Req-154080.
The Fine Print
- Warning! The system will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You must submit your application after you begin the process – you cannot save your progress and come back to it later.
- Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings and the system may be down for a several hours. Please plan accordingly.
- This applicant list may be used in future requisitions.
- We may also use other factors to help us decide who will move forward, such as your related work experience, education, and overall professionalism of your application materials.
- Do not attach extra documents. We will only review documents requested in the posting.
- 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 announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
- Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. The pay and benefits on all announcement may change without notice.