Correctional Segreant; SCI) ODOC and OCE

Initial Posting Date: 10/02/2026 Final date to receive applications: 10/12/2026 Agency:
Department of Corrections

Salary Range: $6,720 - $8,501

Position Type:
Employee

Title:

Correctional Segreant (SCI)

Permanent opportunity for ODOC and OCE employees only

Santiam 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.

As a Correctional Sergeant, you will be a senior security staff member responsible for overseeing custody, control, supervision, and daily care of adults in custody while upholding the mission of the Department. You will serve as a lead worker, ensuring facility operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently. You will supervise AICs during movement assignments, monitor high-security areas, and conduct security operations such as transports, searches, and emergency response.

In this role, you will also play a key part in staff development, assisting in training and potentially mentoring subordinate staff as a Field Training Officer (FTO). You will lead by example, modeling professionalism, accountability, and behaviors that support rehabilitation efforts.

• 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.

• Ability to obtain a valid Oregon motor vehicle operator's license.

Must be a current ODOC or 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

After the Final date to receive applications, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills. Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager. The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews. Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training.

Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews. Final…