Correctional Sergeant, (Lakeview) Permanent

Correctional Sergeant, (Lakeview) Permanent

Warner Creek Correctional Facility (Lakeview) is 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.

This recruitment is for one permanent Correctional Sergeant position opportunity and will be posted internally and externally to establish a list of candidates.

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.

This position is represented by 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Special Qualifications

Desired Attributes

Application Information

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

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.

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,