Correctional Officer - Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution; Pendleton Assistance

Correctional Officer – Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (Pendleton) – Relocation Assistance

Initial Posting Date: 03/17/2026

Final date to receive applications: (no deadline specified)

Agency: Department of Corrections

Salary Range: $5,872 - $7,980 (non-PERS qualifying applicants; PERS qualifying applicants may receive an adjusted range reflecting an additional 6.95%)

Position Type: Employee

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). The position is entry level; previous correctional experience is not required. You will attend the Basic Corrections Course (BCC) and begin earning a paycheck during on‑the‑job training.

Relocation costs may be paid in some cases. Please contact recruitment for further information.

• High school diploma or GED
• 21 years of age or older
• United States citizen
• Meet DPSST Physical Standards
• Reading comprehension, report writing, and retention abilities
• Successfully complete an ODOC background investigation OAR

• Pass NTN test with a minimum score of 70 percent in all areas
• Good employee work history
• History of law‑abiding behavior (OAR )
• Pass a psychological evaluation and risk assessment as required by HB 2936
• No evidence of substance abuse
• Proficient using computers
• Valid driver's license
• 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 –
  • Unprofessional involvement with offenders
  • Conducting yourself in abrasive style and misuse of authority
  • Experience in a public safety occupation

You will work in a team setting to maintain order within the institution, enforcing rules and regulations while providing care to ensure safety and security. Your duties include cell checks, searches for contraband, settling disputes, enforcing discipline, and reporting on safety, sanitary, and fire hazards.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package:

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for National Guard and Reserve components
• Optional short and long‑term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program
• Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• And more

Additional applicable incentives include possible 5% differential for foreign language proficiency, 4% SWAT Member, 4% Crisis Negotiation Team, 4% Field Training Officer, and shift differential for shifts starting between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.

• 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)
• Shift differential – based on union, employees shall be paid shift differential for shifts which start between 12 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.

Step 1:
Submit your Workday online application.

Step 2:
Complete the NTN REACT test.

Step 3:
The Department will review and process your application, including a criminal history check.

Step 4:
Complete an electronic Statement of Personal History (eSOPH) within 14 days.

Step 5:
You will be contacted to complete the background investigation.

Step 6:
If selected, a conditional offer will be issued and you will be required to pass a pre‑employment medical exam and psychological evaluation.

The successful candidate must pass a CJIS fingerprint‑based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Applicants may be subject to a computerized criminal history and motor vehicles check. Adverse background information may be grounds for disqualification.