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New Search| Job Category: | Caseworker |
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| Job Title: | Correctional Officer |
| Hiring Organization: | Oregon Department of Corrections |
| Salary Range: | $3343 to $4786 per mopnth |
| Closing Date: | 12/02/2014 |
| Job Location: | Oregon |
| Description: | OREGON DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS 2767 22ND STREET SE SALEM, OREGON 97302 http://www.odocjobs.com Updated: October 13, 2014 Job Classification: Correctional Officer The Oregon Department of Corrections is building an ongoing eligibility list for Correctional Officer. Testing is conducted through National Testing Network (NTN). Salary Information: $3,343.00 - $4,786.00 Monthly Benefit Information: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with premiums currently covered in full for both employees and dependents. This position is eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute. Contact Information: Recruitment recruitment@doc.state.or.us Department Overview: The Oregon Department of Corrections ODOC seeks to employ career-oriented candidates and offers employment opportunities in a wide variety of challenging occupations. Most of our career opportunities are permanent, full-time positions available in one of our institutions located throughout the state. No matter what your career aspirations are, a career with our department provides for personal growth, advancement and the opportunity to serve as part of a team of dedicated correctional professionals. If you become a member of the Oregon Department of Corrections team, you will have the full range of benefits available to employees of the State of Oregon. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer retirement and medical benefits, paid vacation days, employee assistance programs, a state employees credit union, and deferred compensation plans. The mission of the Oregon Department of Corrections is to promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior. Area Information: 14 Locations Statewide Nature of the Work: Correctional officers are responsible for overseeing individuals who have been convicted of a crime and sentenced to serve time in a prison facility. Correctional officers maintain security and inmate accountability to prevent disturbances, assaults, and escapes. Most correctional officers are employed in 1 of 14 State Department of Corrections prisons, watching over the approximately 13 thousand offenders who are incarcerated there at any given time. Although prisons can be dangerous places to work, prison populations are more stable than jail populations, and correctional officers in prisons know the security and custodial requirements of the prisoners with whom they are dealing. Regardless of the setting, correctional officers maintain order within the institution and enforce rules and regulations. To help ensure that inmates are orderly and obey rules, correctional officers monitor the activities and supervise the work assignments of inmates. Sometimes, officers must search inmates and their living quarters for contraband like weapons or drugs, settle disputes between inmates, and enforce discipline. Correctional officers periodically inspect the facilities, checking cells and other areas of the institution for unsanitary conditions, contraband, fire hazards, and any evidence of infractions of rules. In addition, they routinely inspect locks, window bars, grilles, doors, and gates for signs of tampering. Finally, officers inspect mail and visitors for prohibited items. Job Requirements Age: 21 US Citizen: Yes High School Grad/GED: Yes Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes Qualifications & Desired Attributes: • Meet DPSST Physical Standards • Good Employee Work History • Have a History of Law Abiding Behavior • United States Citizen • No evidence of substance abuse • Possess a valid driver’s license • Satisfactory driving record within the last 3 years • Possess reading comprehension, report writing and retention abilities • Proficient using computers • Satisfactorily pass an ODOC Background Investigation Entry level position for Department of Corrections: Correctional officer is the entry level for those seeking a career in correctional security. The Oregon Department of Corrections offers an additional four security classifications that require increasing levels of leadership skills: Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain, |
| Special Instructions: | Candidates must fill out the department application, which can be found at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oregon/default.cfm To schedule for pre-employment testing, go to http://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com and click on the Corrections icon on the main page. Select the department and read over all the requirements and if qualified, select a testing location and a time and date for testing on the website calendar. Testing dates and sites will be added to the schedule as available. For questions concerning the testing process, please contact NTN Customer Support at 866-563-3992. For updates and new job announcements, “Like” National Testing Network on Facebook. |
| Additional Online Information: | http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oregon/default.cfm |
| Contact Information: | 2767 22nd St. SE Salem, Oregon United States Click to email http://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com |
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