Office Specialist 2, Security (Ontario)

Initial Posting Date:

Application Deadline:

Agency:

Salary Range:

Position Type:

Position Title:

Job Description:

Office Specialist 2, Security (Ontario)

Snake River Correctional Institution -

The Snake River Correctional Institution is seeking a dedicated and detail-orientated Office Specialist 2 to join our Security Administration.

About the Job – Your Role

This position will serve as the primary confidential support for the institution security management and will adapt to shifting duties as operational needs change. Responsibilities include providing confidential clerical support for security functions, ensuring compliance with all established policies and procedures, and collaborating with other office specialists. The ideal candidate will assist in ordering supplies, tracking and processing unusual incident reports, maintaining filing systems, and offering back-up support to the executive support specialist 1 and other support personnel. A strong commitment to confidentiality, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment are essential to be successful in this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding, word processing, or other experience generating documents;

OR

An associate degree in any field;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requested Skills:

Preferred Skills:

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.

How to Apply:

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a prison housing maximum, close, medium, and minimum-security adults in custody (AICs). There is an inherent responsibility to provide assistance through recall and/or reassignment during adult in custody unrest and other emergency situations occurring at the institution.

The institution is located in Eastern Oregon and is exposed to temperature extremes and inclement weather. SRCI is climate controlled. This institution has over 1 million square feet of building space and is spread out over a 103-acre perimeter, in addition to a minimum facility outside the perimeter. Waiting long distances to get to the workstation or perform work will be required. Most AIC housing units are on two levels requiring the use of stirs to reach the second level.

All employees are required to use a computer for e-mail and related AIC work systems in the regular performance of their duties.

Performance of the position involves sitting for long periods of time and may at times involve standing for long periods of time, such as, in the delivery of training or in community contract situations. Also necessary is the operation of computer video equipment for word processing, electronic mail and other specialized program access/usage, potentially for long periods of time.

Office Specialist 2s are hired to the classification and are subject to being moved to other Office Specialist 2 work assignments within the institution to meet the operational needs of the agency.

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 promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior.

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

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

About the Process – What to Expect

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 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.

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our 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: Cynthia Rodriguez, Cynthia.Rodriguez@doc.oregon.gov

Reference Number: Req-173091