Correctional Officer - Oregon State Correctional Institution (Salem) - #1336658
Department of Corrections
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Salem, OR
Salary:
$5,139
-
$7,306
per month
Contract type: Full time
Initial Posting Date:
04/16/2024
Application Deadline:
/
Agency:
Department of Corrections
Salary Range:
$5,139 - $7,306
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Correctional Officer - Oregon State Correctional Institution (Salem)
Job Description:
Oregon Department of Corrections Mission
To promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and by reducing the risks of future criminal behavior
Are you looking for a career that will challenge your personal fitness, intellect, and maturity? What if your work environment could include various tasks allowing you to gain insight on yourself and others?
Becoming a Correctional Officer may be the way to fulfill those goals! The Oregon Department of Corrections’ (DOC) next Basic Corrections Course is starting soon, and we want you to be one of our students!
As a Correctional Officer, you will set limits, provide good role model examples, and assist in facilitating positive change in the lives of adults in custody (AIC)
This announcement is for Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI) located in Salem, Oregon. DOC offers many positions across Oregon – locations include Baker City, Lakeview, Madras, Wilsonville, Ontario, Salem, Tillamook, Pendleton, Portland, and Umatilla. If you are interested in additional locations, you will need to apply to announcements that are specific to that facility
Our Basic Corrections Courses (BCC) fill up quickly, so act fast! If a career in corrections interests you, don’t hesitate – schedule your
NTN REACT test
today and then apply! (Please review the details below.)
Once hired, you will begin by attending the Basic Corrections Course (BCC). Your training is on-the-job, meaning you will start earning a paycheck during your training! Previous correctional experience is not a requirement. We invest in training and educating YOU, if you have the right personal attributes! At DOC we are looking for people with the right integrity, passion for helping others, and motivation. This position is an entry level position
Your first year is considered to be a probationary period including the BCC (seven-weeks training in our academy course, this training is eligible for college credit towards your degree), classroom training, online courses, health and fitness classes, force skills training, and a comprehensive Field Training Evaluation Program (FTEP). BCC is certified by the Department of Public Safety and Standards Training (DPSST). For the duration of the probationary period, work hours, shifts, and days off will vary based on the needs of the institution
All Correctional Officer positions are union represented — training, work hours, breaks, days off, etc. will be determined by your institution’s labor contract. Once the probationary period is completed, work shifts and days off may be subject to a bid process in accordance with the applicable labor contract
Applicants for Correctional Officer must schedule the National testing Network (NTN) REACT (Baseline) test before applying to this announcement **NTN REACT testing now available via Virtual Testing and at most of your local institutions! Please read all requirements needed to be eligible for the virtual testing . The REACT test will need to be taken and passed prior to your application being processed.**
Please read the entire job announcement prior to submitting your application. There are specific instructions for applying and we are here to help you be successful in this process. Before you are scheduled for an interview you will be required to complete an electronic statement of personal history. The personal history questionnaire (eSOPH) consists of 12 topics. Topics include personal information, relatives, education, residence history, employment history, personal references, law enforcement applications, military, legal, drug use, motor vehicles, and other topics. You will provide information for each topic for the past five years or since the age of 18 First, schedule the NTN REACT test . This test is an in-person exam and is offered throughout the states. Once on their site, select Corrections Jobs, check the Oregon Department of Corrections as your department of choice, and find the test location closest to you. Free testing vouchers can be obtained by contacting the department. Please reach out to the following contact to obtain a free test voucher: email Cynthia Rodriguez or text/call 503-798-1801 While on the NTN REACT test website, please review the following for a better understanding:
Step 1 Pass the Correctional Officer NTN REACT test with a score of 70 percent or higher in all areas. NTN test scores are valid for one year with DOC Step 2 Submit your Workday online application. This is the only acceptable application for the department Step 3 DOC will review and process your application
Applicants for Correctional Officer must schedule the National testing Network (NTN) REACT (Baseline) test before applying to this announcement **NTN REACT testing now available via Virtual Testing and at most of your local institutions! Please read all requirements needed to be eligible for the virtual testing . The REACT test will need to be taken and passed prior to your application being processed.**
Please read the entire job announcement prior to submitting your application. There are specific instructions for applying and we are here to help you be successful in this process. Before you are scheduled for an interview you will be required to complete an electronic statement of personal history. The personal history questionnaire (eSOPH) consists of 12 topics. Topics include personal information, relatives, education, residence history, employment history, personal references, law enforcement applications, military, legal, drug use, motor vehicles, and other topics. You will provide information for each topic for the past five years or since the age of 18 First, schedule the NTN REACT test . This test is an in-person exam and is offered throughout the states. Once on their site, select Corrections Jobs, check the Oregon Department of Corrections as your department of choice, and find the test location closest to you. Free testing vouchers can be obtained by contacting the department. Please reach out to the following contact to obtain a free test voucher: email Cynthia Rodriguez or text/call 503-798-1801 While on the NTN REACT test website, please review the following for a better understanding:
- All information related to the Oregon Department of Corrections Correctional Officer position, including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits
- Detailed information about the testing process for the entry level test
- Opportunity to purchase and take online practice tests
- Schedule a convenient test time
- DO NOT apply for a Correctional Officer position on the NTN site, these applications do not come to us. Apply via our announcement
- DO NOT schedule an ORPAT, we administer the CORPAT during the BCC
- Possible 5% differential for foreign language proficiency
- 4% SWAT Member (eligible to try out after trial service completion)
- 4% Crisis Negotiation Team (eligible to try out after trial service completion)
- 4% Field Training Officer (eligible to apply after trial service completion)
- Vacation time accruals base on years of service
- Shift differential – employees shall be paid one dollar ($1.00) for all hours of any shift, which starts between the hours of 12 noon and 3 a.m. A portion of an hour is a period of thirty (30) minutes or greater
- Possess a high school diploma or GED
- Be 21 years of age or older
- United States citizen
- Meet DPSST Physical Standards
- Possess reading comprehension, report writing, and retention abilities
- Satisfactorily complete an ODOC background investigation OAR 259-008-0015
- Must pass NTN test with a minimum score of 70 percent in all areas
- Good employee work history
- Have a history of law abiding behavior OAR 259-008-0070
- Pass a psychological evaluation and risk assessment as required by HB 2936
- No evidence of substance abuse
- Proficient using computers
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- All applicants for, and employees in this classification/position, shall be subject to testing for the use of prohibited drugs
-
Good ratings
- Working as a team member
- Ability to effectively take control of situations
- Cooperative in supporting management’s goals
- Making choices reflecting good integrity
- Ability to support and communicate with other staff
-
Acceptable ratings
- Use of grammar and understanding of written content
-
Low risk ratings
- Of being unprofessionally involved with offenders
- Conducting yourself in abrasive style and miss use of authority
- Experience in a public safety occupation
Step 1 Pass the Correctional Officer NTN REACT test with a score of 70 percent or higher in all areas. NTN test scores are valid for one year with DOC Step 2 Submit your Workday online application. This is the only acceptable application for the department Step 3 DOC will review and process your application
- A criminal history check will be completed from information gathered though various sources including, but not limited to: Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS), National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), or other regional and national computer databases
- Personal Information
- Relatives
- Education
- Residence History
- Employment History
- Personal References
- Law Enforcement Applications
- Military
- Legal
- Drug Use
- Motor Vehicles
- Other Topics
- 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 several hours. Please plan accordingly
- This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies
- 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
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