Correctional Officer - Oregon State Correctional Institution; Salem Assistance Avai

Overview

Initial Posting Date: 09/04/2025

Final date to receive applications: TBD

Agency: Department of Corrections

Salary Range: $5,729 - $7,785

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Correctional Officer - Oregon State Correctional Institution (Salem). Relocation Assistance Available!

Job Description: Correctional Officer, Oregon State Correctional Institution (Salem) – Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC).

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 in Salem, Oregon. DOC offers many positions across Oregon – locations include Baker City, Ontario, Wilsonville, Madras, Portland, Tillamook, Pendleton, Umatilla, 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. If a career in corrections interests you, schedule your NTN REACT test today and then apply. (Details are below.)

Once hired, you will begin by attending the Basic Corrections Course (BCC). Your training is on-the-job, and you will start earning a paycheck during training. Previous correctional experience is not required. DOC invests in training and educating YOU if you have the right personal attributes. This is an entry level position.

Your first year includes a probationary period with BCC (seven weeks of academy training, eligible for college credit), classroom training, online courses, health and fitness, force skills training, and a Field Training Evaluation Program (FTEP). BCC is DPSST-certified. Work hours/shifts during probationary period vary by institution.

All Correctional Officer positions are union represented. After probation, shifts and days off may be subject to a bid process per the labor contract.

• 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 )

• 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 and employees in this position are subject to drug testing

The National Testing Network provides dimensional ratings on applicants. We review for:

• Good ratings
  • Team collaboration
  • Ability to take control of situations
  • Cooperation with management’s goals
  • Integrity
  • Ability to support and communicate with staff
• Acceptable ratings
  • Grammar and understanding written content
• Low risk ratings
  • Professional conduct with offenders
  • Avoidance of abrasive behavior and misuse of authority
  • Experience in a public safety occupation

In the Work Experience section of your application, include dates and duties for all relevant positions to demonstrate how you meet these attributes. If education or work experience does not meet the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered. Only candidates whose experience closely matches the qualifications will be invited to interview.

As a Correctional Officer, you will work in a team setting to maintain order within the institutions, enforce rules, and provide care to ensure…