WOC Correctional Corporal, WCCF Internal ; Lakeview

WOC Correctional Corporal, WCCF Internal Only (Lakeview)

10/14/2026

10/25/2026

Department of Corrections

$6,574 - $8,325

Employee

WOC Correctional Corporal, WCCF Internal Only (Lakeview)

This position is a job rotation anticipated to last 6 months, though may be extended or decreased due to business need. This Work out of Class job rotation is available for current regular status employees of the Warner Creek Correctional Facility Oregon Department of Corrections, Oregon Corrections Enterprises, with their current manger's approval.

If you are ready to advance in your correctional Career, Warner Creek Correctional Facility seeks Internal only candidates for a Work out of Class Correctional Corporal opportunity. This role is essential to maintaining the safety, security, and orderly operation of the facility while supporting the Oregon Department of Corrections mission, values, and commitment to rehabilitation.

As a Correctional Corporal you will be a frontline leadership position at Warner Creek Correctional Facility responsible for supporting daily operational effectiveness, staff direction, and the safe supervision of adults in custody (AICs). As a Corporal you will be placed into critical roles to maintain order, ensuring policy compliance, and reinforcing ODOC’s mission, values, and commitment to rehabilitation.

In this role, as a Corporal you will be expected to demonstrate sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to make operational decisions in fast-paced or high-stress situations. You will work closely with supervisors and staff to support a safe, secure, and respectful environment for both AICs and employees. The position requires professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to cultural competency and inclusivity.

As essential leaders within the facility, Correctional Corporals actively contribute to a positive workplace culture, mentor developing staff, and uphold the high standards of safety, integrity, and service fundamental to the Oregon Department of Corrections.

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.

One year of experience in a correctional security setting where your primary duties were the care and custody of inmates and

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 and

Possess a High School Diploma or GED certificate; and

Be 21 years of age or older; and United States Citizen

Ability to obtain a valid Oregon motor vehicle operator's license.

• Skill in interpreting inmate behaviors and activities accurately.
• Skill in controlling, directing and instructing inmates individually and in groups.
• Skill in observing and understanding the habits and attitudes of inmates.
• Skill in assessing situations, resolving problems, and making decisions in order to maintain security and safety.
• Skill in the use of firearms, restraints, chemical agents, and security devices.
• Skill in enforcing institutional rules and regulations with impartiality.
• Skill in reading and understanding written policies, procedures, and post orders.
• Skill in writing reports.
• Skill in the operation of communications…