Correctional Lieutenant; OSP) Rotation​/Developmental ODOC and OCE

Position: Correctional Lieutenant (OSP) Job Rotation and/or Developmental Opportunity for ODOC and OCE Employees Only
Initial Posting Date: 10/08/2026

Application Deadline:10/19/2026

Agency:

Department of Corrections Salary Range:$6834 - $9143

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Correctional Lieutenant (OSP) Job Rotation and/or Developmental Opportunity for ODOC and OCE Employees Only

Job Description:

Correctional Lieutenant (OSP) Job Rotation and/or Developmental Opportunity for ODOC and OCE Employees Only Oregon State Penitentiary (Salem)
Oregon Department of Corrections This recruitment is for multiple Job Rotation and/or Developmental Lieutenant positions anticipated to last about 6 months. You must be a permanent employee (temporary and contract employees are excluded) with the Oregon Department of Corrections or Oregon Corrections Enterprise to be considered for this position.

Position Overview Major duties include, but are not limited to:

Assigning, monitoring, evaluating, and assessing training needs of subordinate staff; participating in screening process of new hires; conducting background checks of applicants and making recommendations on hiring; conducting orientation of new hires;

Resolving personnel issues and complaints; responding to grievances; participating in disciplinary investigations; effectively recommending appropriate actions; counseling employees in work-related activities such as professional growth, and career development;

Reviewing and investigating reports of security, safety and sanitation infractions; reviewing and endorsing all misconduct and unusual incident reports prepared by subordinates; ensuring corrective action is taken; authorizing and terminating visits; making independent decisions to remove inmate to special housing unit or to return inmate to parent institution because of major infraction or the need for protection;

Supervising and inspecting dining room, infirmary and clinic, housing units, segregation units; authorizing changes in institution routing when dictated by operational necessity; and serving as commander in emergency situations until relieved by superiors; initiating action, deploying staff, and notifying designated staff in emergencies such as an inmate disturbance, escape, or criminal activity; securing and maintaining chain of evidence in the event of criminal activity

To Qualify

To apply you must be an employee with the Oregon Department of Corrections or Oregon Corrections Enterprises; this does not include temporary employees.

Three (3) years of experience in a correctional-security setting where primary duties were the care and custody of AICs. One (1) year of the experience must have been at the level of a Sergeant in a correctional system. ANDBe able to obtain, within one year, an Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Correctional Certificate OR a Correctional Certificate from another government agency.

Education will not be accepted as a substitute for the required experience.

Developmental opportunities do not have any qualifications.

Special Qualifications Be eligible to obtain a valid Oregon Department of Public of Safety and Standards and Training (DPSST) Correctional Certificate if you are not currently certified by DPSST.Desired Attributes Possess a valid Oregon Department of Public of Safety and Standards and Training (DPSST) Advanced Correctional Certificate.

How to Apply

All candidates must submit supervisor's approval when applying.

Application Information In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.

The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.

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As part of our selection process, we may require additional assessment stages, such as written exercises, to further evaluate candidates’ qualifications. Meaningful…