Correctional Officer - Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution; Pendleton Assistance

Position: Correctional Officer - Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (Pendleton) Relocation Assistance
Initial Posting Date:03/17/2026

Application Deadline:/Agency:

Department of Corrections Salary Range:$5,872 - $7,980

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

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

Job Description:

Correctional Officer, Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (Pendleton) Relocation Assistance Oregon Department of Corrections About the Job – Your Role 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 Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution in Pendleton, Oregon. DOC offers many positions across Oregon – locations include Ontario, Wilsonville, Madras, Salem, Tillamook, Pendleton, Umatilla, Portland, and Lakeview. If you are interested in additional locations, you will need to apply to announcements that are specific to that facility.

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

Our Basic Corrections Courses (BCC) fill up quickly, so act fast! If a career in corrections interests you, don’t hesitate.

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.

Minimum Qualifications Possess a high school diploma or GEDBe 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 Special Qualifications 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 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.

Required and Requested Skills The National Testing Network also provides dimensional ratings on applicants. We review for the following:

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…