Correctional Sergeant; OSCI​/Rotation ODOC and OCE

Initial Posting Date: 10/23/2026 Final date to receive applications: 11/05/2026 Agency:
Department of Corrections Salary Range: $6720 - $8501 Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Correctional Sergeant (OSCI) Permanent and/or Job Rotation Opportunities for ODOC and OCE Employees Only

Correctional Sergeant (OSCI) Permanent and/or Job Rotation Opportunities for ODOC and OCE Employees Only Oregon State Correctional Institution (Salem) Oregon Department of Corrections Are you ready to step into a leadership role and take on greater responsibility in maintaining safety, security, and professional development within the facility? We are seeking dedicated and experienced candidates for the position of Correctional Sergeant. This is an excellent opportunity for career advancement while playing a crucial role in maintaining security, overseeing staff, and guiding AICs toward rehabilitation.

Please note:

If there are lateral applicant(s), they may be reviewed and interviewed prior to promotional applications.

• Two (2) years of experience in a correctional security setting where your primary duties were the care and custody of AICs.
• 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.
• Possess a High School Diploma or GED certificate.
• Be 21 years of age or older.
• United States Citizen.
• Education will not be accepted as a substitute for the required experience.

• Ability to obtain a valid Oregon motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must obtain and submit current supervisor approval to be eligible for the job rotation opportunity.
• Must be a current for ODOC and OCE employee (temporary and contract workers excluded) to apply.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives. The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision.

We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody.

Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

• 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

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS…