What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Sergeant (Umatilla) Multiple permanent position at Department of Corrections?
Initial Posting Date:
01/27/2025
Application Deadline:
02/06/2025
Agency:
Department of Corrections
Salary Range:
$6720 - 8870.00
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Correctional Sergeant (Umatilla) Multiple permanent
Job Description:
Correctional Sergeant (TRCI) Multiple permanent opportunities for ODOC, BPPPS, OCE employees only
Two Rivers Correctional Institution (Umatilla)
Oregon Department of Corrections
Are you ready to advance your career with the Oregon Department of Corrections. TRCI we are looking for highly motivated self-driven personnel that meet the qualifications and have the want to lead at the rank of Correctional Sergeant. If you are interested and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to take this opportunity to submit your application to be considered for one of the multiple Correctional Sergeant positions at TRCI.
This recruitment is for multiple permanent Sergeant positions opportunities. You must be a permanent employee (temporary and contract employees are excluded) with the Oregon Department of Corrections, Oregon Corrections Enterprises, or Board of Parole to be considered for this position.
Position Overview
Your major duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Instructing, directing and overseeing activities of lower-level staff; providing on-the-job training to entry-level staff; evaluating performance and making reports;
- Serving as relief officer for other security posts or shifts during periods of vacation or other absences, including shifts or posts held by higher level staff;
- Driving vehicles to transport AICs or escort AICs off institution or facility grounds;
- Ensuring security and safety of the institution by monitoring activity and movement of AICs within specified areas; staying alert to possible assaults, introduction of contraband, and escape attempts;
- Intervening in, and controlling acts of negative behavior and violence; using physical force such as restraints, firearms, chemical weapons, or other devices as required;
- Performing or directing frisk searches, strip searches, and security inspections of AICs; searching cells, buildings, adjacent areas, and AICs' personal property for weapons and contraband;
- Monitoring electronic surveillance equipment (e.g., photosensitive perimeter equipment, metal detectors, hand scanners, x-ray equipment); examining incoming and outgoing mail for contraband;
- Conducting AIC counts and reconciling count to ensure accuracy, completing AIC movement records to show current location of AICs; writing memos and incident or disciplinary reports; maintaining and updating list of AICs, visitors, and staff; evaluating potential problems and/or emergency situations and taking corrective action; and
- Responding to inquiries from the public regarding institution procedures and AIC status; and abiding by, implementing and enforcing job-related rules, policies, procedures, and post orders in a manner which promotes efficient functioning.
To Qualify
- You must be a current employee with the Oregon Department of Corrections, Oregon Corrections Enterprises, or Board of Parole; this does not include temporary or contract employees;
- 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
- Possess or the ability to obtain a valid Oregon motor vehicle operator's license.
Desired Attributes
- Possess a valid Oregon Department of Public of Safety and Standards and Training (DPSST) Intermediate Correctional Certificate or higher.
How to Apply – Required
In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
Must attach a one-page formatted cover letter addressing these topics listed below:
- Overall security experience with special attention to job rotations and work-out-of-class assignments as it relates to the position you are applying to
- Certification level - Intermediate or Advanced DPSST obtained
- DOC training above mandatory requirement
- Special job duties
- Career goals
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Development of soft skills in terms of your overall career growth. List the steps you have taken to acquire knowledge and experience in these four areas:
- Leadership
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Time Management
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.
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Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.
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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.
Additional Information – Please monitor your Workday and email accounts. You may be contacted through Workday or have additional tasks to complete.
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.
Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our
veterans’ preference page
for details about eligibility. 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.
Recruiter: Chris Elliott
chris.m.elliott@doc.oregon.gov
Reference Number:
- Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You may lose progress on your application.
- Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours.
- 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.
