Correctional Lieutenant; OSP) Rotation/Developmental ODOC and OCE
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Security
Security Management & Operations
Correctional Lieutenant (OSP) – Oregon State Penitentiary (Salem) – Employee Position – Salary Range: $6834 - $9143 – Agency:
Oregon Department of Corrections
- 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
- 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 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
- AND Be 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
- 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
- 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 candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks. A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application…
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