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Correctional Officer - Salem Area Institutions - Relocation Assistance Available!
- Salem, Oregon
- State of Oregon
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
ODOC SCI Correctional Corporal Lateral Transfer Request (Salem)
- Salem, Oregon
- State of Oregon
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- Salem, Massachusetts
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- Salem, Oregon
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- Salem, Massachusetts
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Salem, Oregon
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Pilot - CBP Air Interdiction Agent
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Air Interdiction Agent New Hire Sign-On Incentives
- Salem, Oregon
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Air Interdiction Agent - Elite Pilot Opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Salem, Massachusetts
- U.S. Customs and Border Protections
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Unarmed Security Officer - Weekend
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- North State Security Group, LLC
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Remote DoD SkillBridge Internship: Launch Your Civilian Career
- Salem, Oregon
- GE Aerospace
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Loss Prevention Associate II
- Salem, Oregon
- TJX
- Full Time
- Public Safety
FT Security Officers - 3rd Shift - $21.00-$22.90/hr
- Salem, Oregon
- Sunstates Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Loss Prevention Detective
- Salem, Oregon
- The TJX Companies
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Firefighter
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Forsyth County (North Carolina)
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
FT/PT Security Officers - All Shifts - $16.00/hr
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Sunstates Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Loss Prevention Associate II
- Salem, Oregon
- The TJX Companies
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Loss Investigation Security Agent
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Sheetz
- Full Time
- Public Safety
SECURITY OFFICER 3rd Shift Friday and Saturday Nights
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Firefighter
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Forsyth County (NC)
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
FT/PT Security Officers - All Shifts - $16.00/hr (#98)
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Sunstates Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Crime Analyst - RTCC
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- City of Winston-Salem, NC
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Public Safety
Air Traffic Control Specialist - Salem, OR (SLE)
- Salem, Oregon
- Serco Inc.
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Firefighter - Information Only
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- City of Winston-Salem
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- City of Winston-Salem, NC
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Launch Your Public Safety Career
- Salem, Oregon
- Oregon Department of Energy
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Correctional Corporal Lead Security & Training
- Salem, Oregon
- Oregon Department of Energy
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer: Training & Relocation Aid
- Salem, Oregon
- State of Oregon
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Internship Opportunities - Inclusion Support Intern Salem Public Sch[...]
- Salem, Massachusetts
- Young World Physical Education
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
ODOC - SCI Correctional Corporal Lateral Transfer Request (Salem)
- Salem, Oregon
- State of Oregon
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Senior Protection Officer (Part-Time), Reynolda House Museum of American Art
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Inside Higher Ed
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
Public-Safety Traffic Crash Investigator (Civilian)
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- City of Winston-Salem
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Criminal Investigator: Narcotics & Courtroom Briefings
- Salem, Oregon
- Drug Enforcement Administration
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer - Supervisor - Daily pay
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- GardaWorld
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Correctional Officer - Salem Area Institutions - Relocation Assistance Available!
- Salem, Oregon
- Oregon Department of Energy
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Corrections Deputy Sheriff - Institutions ( )
- Salem, Oregon
- Marion County (Oregon)
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Institutional Deputy Sheriff Corrections & Security
- Salem, Oregon
- Marion County
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Deputy Sheriff
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Forsyth County (North Carolina)
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Correctional Corporal: Lead Security & Mentoring
- Salem, Oregon
- Oregon Department of Energy
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Travel Consultant II: Government & Defense Travel (Part-Time)
- Salem, Oregon
- American Express
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
Store Security & Loss Prevention Pro
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Ross
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Public-Safety Traffic Crash Investigator
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- City of Winston-Salem, NC
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Marine Product Support Specialist
- Salem, Oregon
- Garmin
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Correctional Corporal: Supervisory Security Leader
- Salem, Oregon
- State of Oregon
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Salem, Oregon
- US Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Statewide Public Service Intern
- Salem, Oregon
- Oregon Department of Energy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Human and Social Services
13F Fire Support Specialist
- Salem, Oregon
- National Guard OMD
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Air Traffic Controller: Precision Guidance & Weather Ops
- Salem, Oregon
- Serco Inc.
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
11C Indirect Fire Infantryman
- Salem, Oregon
- National Guard OMD
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Midwest Public Policy & Government Affairs Lead
- Salem, Oregon
- Meta
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Political or Public Affairs
Emergency Communications Dispatcher
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts
- Full Time
- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Federal Government
Armed Security Officer - Winston Salem
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Metro One Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Firefighter - Information Only
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Skillbridge Associate Technical Sourcer (for military members only)
- Salem, Oregon
- Maximus
- Full Time
- Federal Government
AirCare Paramedic: Ground Transport & Advanced Life Support
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- 112 North Carolina Baptist Hospital
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Security and Loss Prevention Expert, NA
- Salem, Oregon
- Amazon
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Dispatch Operations Lead
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Eanes Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Fire and EMS
Strategic Advisor, State & Local Government Workforce Transformation
- Salem, Oregon
- UKG
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Federal Government
Loss Prevention Officer - University Pkwy
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Goodwill Industries of Northwest NC
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Salem, Oregon
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Firefighter
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- GovernmentJobs.com
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Salem, Oregon
- U.S. Navy
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Loss Prevention & Guest Experience Leader
- Salem, Oregon
- Ross
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Strategic Advisor, State & Local Government Workforce Transformation
- Salem, Oregon
- UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Federal Government
ALS Paramedic Ground Transport Specialist
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Telemetry Lead Paramedic (Night Shift)
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
AirCare ALS Paramedic - Ground Transport Pro
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- 112 North Carolina Baptist Hospital
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) Experienced New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) Experienced New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Salem, Oregon
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Senior Crime Analyst - RTCC
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- City of Winston-Salem
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Public Safety
DUII/SFST Public Safety Trainer (Part-Time)
- Salem, Oregon
- State of Oregon
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Fire and EMS
13F Fire Support Specialist
- Salem, Oregon
- Army National Guard
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Deputy Technology Officer
- Salem, Oregon
- Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics
- Full Time
- Criminology and Forensics
- Public Safety
Patient-Focused Hospital Security Specialist
- Salem, Oregon
- Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) Entry Level New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Salem, Oregon
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Fire Support Specialist Forward Observer | Paid Training
- Salem, Oregon
- Army National Guard
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Shipboard Security Investigations Lead
- Salem, Oregon
- Disney
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- City of Winston-Salem
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Air Traffic Control Specialist - Salem, OR (SLE) with Security Clearance
- Salem, Oregon
- Serco Inc.
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Corrections Oversight Worker - North Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility
- Salem, West Virginia
- ARAMARK
- Full Time
- CORRECTIONS
- Public Safety
Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) Entry Level New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Entry-Level Customs and Border Protection Officer (GS-5/7)
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Senior Associate, Industrial Security (ACSSO)
- Salem, Massachusetts
- L3Harris Technologies
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Aviation Customer Success Coordinator
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Honda
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Salem, Utah
- U.S. Navy
$96318.734375
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- Salem, Virginia
- U.S. Navy
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- Full Time
- Engineering
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- Salem, Illinois
- U.S. Navy
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- Full Time
- Engineering
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Salem, Massachusetts
- U.S. Navy
$94833.859375
- Full Time
- Engineering
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Salem, Missouri
- U.S. Navy
$95377.328125
- Full Time
- Engineering
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Salem, Ohio
- U.S. Navy
$95645.218750
- Full Time
- Engineering
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Salem, Oregon
- U.S. Navy
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- Full Time
- Engineering
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Salem, Indiana
- U.S. Navy
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- Full Time
- Engineering
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Salem, Massachusetts
- U.S. Navy
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- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Salem, Ohio
- U.S. Navy
$70998.289063
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Salem, Virginia
- U.S. Navy
$70035.617188
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Salem, Oregon
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Salem, Utah
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Salem, Virginia
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Salem, Indiana
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Salem, Illinois
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Salem, Massachusetts
- U.S. Navy
$
- Full Time
- Engineering
Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician
- Salem, Missouri
- U.S. Navy
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- Salem, Ohio
- U.S. Navy
$
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Correctional Officer - Salem Area Institutions - Relocation Assistance Available!
- Salem, Oregon 97308 United States
- State of Oregon
- Jun 26, 2026
- Full Time
State of Oregon

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- Jun 26, 2026
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Correctional Officer - Salem Area Institutions - Relocation Assistance Available!
Correctional Officer, (Salem)
Oregon Department of Corrections
About the Job Your Role
Are you looking for a career that will challenge your personal fitness, intellect, and maturity? What if your work environment could include various tasks allowing you to gain insight on yourself and others?
Becoming a Correctional Officer may be the way to fulfill those goals! The Oregon Department of Corrections' (DOC) next Basic Corrections Course is starting soon, and we want you to be one of our students!
As a Correctional Officer, you will set limits, provide good role model examples, and assist in facilitating positive change in the lives of adults in custody (AIC).
This announcement is for the three institutions in Salem, Oregon - Oregon State Penitentiary, Santiam Correction Institution and Oregon State Correctional Institution. DOC offers many positions across Oregon locations include Ontario, Wilsonville, Madras, Salem, Tillamook, Pendleton, Umatilla, Portland, and Lakeview. If you are interested in additional locations, you will need to apply to announcements that are specific to that facility.

Relocation Assistance: Relocation costs may be paid in some cases. Please contact recruitment for further information.

Our Basic Corrections Courses (BCC) fill up quickly, so act fast! If a career in corrections interests you, don't hesitate.
Once hired, you will begin by attending the Basic Corrections Course (BCC). Your training is on-the-job, meaning you will start earning a paycheck during your training! Previous correctional experience is not a requirement. We invest in training and educating YOU, if you have the right personal attributes! At DOC we are looking for people with the right integrity, passion for helping others, and motivation. This position is an entry level position.
Your first year is considered to be a probationary period including the BCC (seven-weeks training in our academy course, this training is eligible for college credit towards your degree), classroom training, online courses, health and fitness classes, force skills training, and a comprehensive Field Training Evaluation Program (FTEP). BCC is certified by the Department of Public Safety and Standards Training (DPSST). For the duration of the probationary period, work hours, shifts, and days off will vary based on the needs of the institution.
All Correctional Officer positions are union represented training, work hours, breaks, days off, etc. will be determined by your institution's labor contract. Once the probationary period is completed, work shifts and days off may be subject to a bid process in accordance with the applicable labor contract.
Minimum Qualifications

Possess a high school diploma or GED
Be 21 years of age or older
United States citizen
Meet DPSST Physical Standards
Possess reading comprehension, report writing, and retention abilities
Satisfactorily complete an ODOC background investigation OAR 259-008-0015

Special Qualifications

Must pass NTN test with a minimum score of 70 percent in all areas
Good employee work history
Have a history of 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 using computers
Must possess a valid driver's license
All applicants for, and employees in this classification/position, shall be subject to testing for the use of prohibited drugs.

Required and Requested Skills
The National Testing Network also provides dimensional ratings on applicants. We review for the following:

Good ratings

Working as a team member
Ability to effectively take control of situations
Cooperative in supporting management's goals
Making choices reflecting good integrity
Ability to support and communicate with other staff

Acceptable ratings

Use of grammar and understanding of written content.

Low risk ratings

Of being unprofessionally involved with offenders
Conducting yourself in abrasive style and miss use of authority
Experience in a public safety occupation

In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties off all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview.
Nature of the Work
As a Correctional Officer, you will work in a team setting to maintain order within the institutions, enforcing rules and regulations while providing care to ensure safety and security. You will help adults in custody be orderly and obey agency guidelines and standards while monitoring their activities and supervising their work assignments. Cell checks and searches of adults in custody and their living quarters for contraband, settling disputes, and enforcing discipline are often required. Observing, inspecting, and reporting of safety, sanitary, and fire hazard are routine.
About the Department
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.
Benefits
The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.
The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

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

Additional applicable incentives:

Possible 5% differential for foreign language proficiency
4% SWAT Member (eligible to try out after trial service completion)
4% Crisis Negotiation Team (eligible to try out after trial service completion)
4% Field Training Officer (eligible to apply after trial service completion)
Shift differential based on union, employees shall be paid shift differential for shifts which starts between the hours of 12 noon and 3:00 a.m.

About the Process What to Expect
Step 1
Submit your Workday online application.
Step 2
After you apply, you will be sent information regarding the NTN REACT test. This test is an in-person exam and is offered throughout the state. Once on their site, select Corrections Jobs, check the Oregon Department of Corrections as your department of choice, and find the test location closest to you. Free testing vouchers can be obtained by contacting the department. Please reach out to the following contact to obtain a free test voucher: email odocjobs@doc.oregon.gov

Correctional Officer - Salem Area Institutions - Relocation Assistance Available!
Correctional Officer, (Salem)
Oregon Department of Corrections
About the Job Your Role
Are you looking for a career that will challenge your personal fitness, intellect, and maturity? What if your work environment could include various tasks allowing you to gain insight on yourself and others?
Becoming a Correctional Officer may be the way to fulfill those goals! The Oregon Department of Corrections' (DOC) next Basic Corrections Course is starting soon, and we want you to be one of our students!
As a Correctional Officer, you will set limits, provide good role model examples, and assist in facilitating positive change in the lives of adults in custody (AIC).
This announcement is for the three institutions in Salem, Oregon - Oregon State Penitentiary, Santiam Correction Institution and Oregon State Correctional Institution. DOC offers many positions across Oregon locations include Ontario, Wilsonville, Madras, Salem, Tillamook, Pendleton, Umatilla, Portland, and Lakeview. If you are interested in additional locations, you will need to apply to announcements that are specific to that facility.

Relocation Assistance: Relocation costs may be paid in some cases. Please contact recruitment for further information.

Our Basic Corrections Courses (BCC) fill up quickly, so act fast! If a career in corrections interests you, don't hesitate.
Once hired, you will begin by attending the Basic Corrections Course (BCC). Your training is on-the-job, meaning you will start earning a paycheck during your training! Previous correctional experience is not a requirement. We invest in training and educating YOU, if you have the right personal attributes! At DOC we are looking for people with the right integrity, passion for helping others, and motivation. This position is an entry level position.
Your first year is considered to be a probationary period including the BCC (seven-weeks training in our academy course, this training is eligible for college credit towards your degree), classroom training, online courses, health and fitness classes, force skills training, and a comprehensive Field Training Evaluation Program (FTEP). BCC is certified by the Department of Public Safety and Standards Training (DPSST). For the duration of the probationary period, work hours, shifts, and days off will vary based on the needs of the institution.
All Correctional Officer positions are union represented training, work hours, breaks, days off, etc. will be determined by your institution's labor contract. Once the probationary period is completed, work shifts and days off may be subject to a bid process in accordance with the applicable labor contract.
Minimum Qualifications

Possess a high school diploma or GED
Be 21 years of age or older
United States citizen
Meet DPSST Physical Standards
Possess reading comprehension, report writing, and retention abilities
Satisfactorily complete an ODOC background investigation OAR 259-008-0015

Special Qualifications

Must pass NTN test with a minimum score of 70 percent in all areas
Good employee work history
Have a history of 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 using computers
Must possess a valid driver's license
All applicants for, and employees in this classification/position, shall be subject to testing for the use of prohibited drugs.

Required and Requested Skills
The National Testing Network also provides dimensional ratings on applicants. We review for the following:

Good ratings

Working as a team member
Ability to effectively take control of situations
Cooperative in supporting management's goals
Making choices reflecting good integrity
Ability to support and communicate with other staff

Acceptable ratings

Use of grammar and understanding of written content.

Low risk ratings

Of being unprofessionally involved with offenders
Conducting yourself in abrasive style and miss use of authority
Experience in a public safety occupation

In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties off all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview.
Nature of the Work
As a Correctional Officer, you will work in a team setting to maintain order within the institutions, enforcing rules and regulations while providing care to ensure safety and security. You will help adults in custody be orderly and obey agency guidelines and standards while monitoring their activities and supervising their work assignments. Cell checks and searches of adults in custody and their living quarters for contraband, settling disputes, and enforcing discipline are often required. Observing, inspecting, and reporting of safety, sanitary, and fire hazard are routine.
About the Department
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.
Benefits
The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.
The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

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

Additional applicable incentives:

Possible 5% differential for foreign language proficiency
4% SWAT Member (eligible to try out after trial service completion)
4% Crisis Negotiation Team (eligible to try out after trial service completion)
4% Field Training Officer (eligible to apply after trial service completion)
Shift differential based on union, employees shall be paid shift differential for shifts which starts between the hours of 12 noon and 3:00 a.m.

About the Process What to Expect
Step 1
Submit your Workday online application.
Step 2
After you apply, you will be sent information regarding the NTN REACT test. This test is an in-person exam and is offered throughout the state. Once on their site, select Corrections Jobs, check the Oregon Department of Corrections as your department of choice, and find the test location closest to you. Free testing vouchers can be obtained by contacting the department. Please reach out to the following contact to obtain a free test voucher: email odocjobs@doc.oregon.gov
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Whether you’re starting your career or seeking new opportunities, these roles provide pathways for growth, security, and service.

Explore positions across a wide range of fields and take the first step toward a rewarding future in public service.
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Remote DoD SkillBridge Internship: Launch Your Civilian Career

Loss Prevention Associate II

FT Security Officers - 3rd Shift - $21.00-$22.90/hr

Loss Prevention Detective

Firefighter

FT/PT Security Officers - All Shifts - $16.00/hr

Loss Prevention Associate II

Loss Investigation Security Agent

SECURITY OFFICER 3rd Shift Friday and Saturday Nights

Firefighter

FT/PT Security Officers - All Shifts - $16.00/hr (#98)

Senior Crime Analyst - RTCC

Air Traffic Control Specialist - Salem, OR (SLE)

Firefighter - Information Only

Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator

Correctional Officer - Launch Your Public Safety Career

Correctional Corporal Lead Security & Training

Correctional Officer: Training & Relocation Aid

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ODOC - SCI Correctional Corporal Lateral Transfer Request (Salem)

Senior Protection Officer (Part-Time), Reynolda House Museum of American Art

Public-Safety Traffic Crash Investigator (Civilian)

Criminal Investigator: Narcotics & Courtroom Briefings

Security Officer - Supervisor - Daily pay

Correctional Officer - Salem Area Institutions - Relocation Assistance Available!

Corrections Deputy Sheriff - Institutions ( )

Institutional Deputy Sheriff Corrections & Security

Deputy Sheriff

Correctional Corporal: Lead Security & Mentoring

Travel Consultant II: Government & Defense Travel (Part-Time)

Store Security & Loss Prevention Pro

Public-Safety Traffic Crash Investigator

Marine Product Support Specialist

Correctional Corporal: Supervisory Security Leader

Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver

Statewide Public Service Intern

13F Fire Support Specialist

Air Traffic Controller: Precision Guidance & Weather Ops

11C Indirect Fire Infantryman

Midwest Public Policy & Government Affairs Lead

Emergency Communications Dispatcher

Armed Security Officer - Winston Salem

Firefighter - Information Only

Skillbridge Associate Technical Sourcer (for military members only)

AirCare Paramedic: Ground Transport & Advanced Life Support

Security and Loss Prevention Expert, NA

Dispatch Operations Lead

Strategic Advisor, State & Local Government Workforce Transformation

Loss Prevention Officer - University Pkwy

Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver

Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver

Firefighter

Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver

Loss Prevention & Guest Experience Leader

Strategic Advisor, State & Local Government Workforce Transformation

ALS Paramedic Ground Transport Specialist

Telemetry Lead Paramedic (Night Shift)

AirCare ALS Paramedic - Ground Transport Pro

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) Experienced New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives

Customs and Border Protection Officer (CBPO) Experienced New Hire Sign-On and Retention Incentives

Senior Crime Analyst - RTCC

DUII/SFST Public Safety Trainer (Part-Time)

13F Fire Support Specialist

Deputy Technology Officer