Correctional Officer - Powder River Correctional Facility; Baker Assistance Av

Correctional Officer – Powder River Correctional Facility (Baker City)

Salary: $5,872 – $7,980 per month (non‑PERS qualifying applicants). Relocation assistance may be available.

As a Correctional Officer you will: maintain order within the institution, enforce rules and regulations, provide care to ensure safety and security, supervise adult inmates, conduct cell checks and searches for contraband, settle disputes, enforce discipline, observe and report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards, and participate in program implementation.

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum age 21 years
• U.S. citizenship
• Meet Department of Public Safety and Standards Training (DPSST) physical standards
• Reading comprehension, report writing, and retention ability
• Successful completion of an OAR 259‑008‑0015 background investigation

• Pass the NTN test with a minimum score of 70% in all areas
• Good employee work history
• Maintain law‑abiding behavior (OAR 259‑008‑0070)
• Pass a psychological evaluation and risk assessment as required by HB 2936
• No evidence of substance abuse
• Proficient computer usage
• Valid driver’s license
• Drug testing for prohibited substances

• Good ratings on the National Testing Network for teamwork, control of situations, cooperation with management goals, integrity, communication, and support for staff.
• Acceptable ratings for grammar and written content understanding.
• Low risk ratings regarding unprofessional involvement with offenders, abrasive style, and misuse of authority.

• 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 Savings Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare

• Possible 5% differential for foreign language proficiency
• 4% SWAT Member differential after trial service completion
• 4% Crisis Negotiation Team differential after trial service completion
• 4% Field Training Officer differential after trial service completion
• Shift differential for shifts starting between 12 noon and 3:00 a.m.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran, or protected veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. Additional information can be found from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

The Oregon Department of Corrections complies with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997) and prohibits hiring, promotion, or contracting with individuals who have engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for sexual abuse in confinement settings.

Veteran and Oregon National Guard preference:
Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard service members receive candidate preference per the Department's policy.