Correctional Lieutenant (OSP) Job Rotation and/or Developmental Opportunity for ODOC and OCE Employees Only

Initial Posting Date:

10/08/2026

Application Deadline:

10/19/2026

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$6834 - $9143

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Correctional Lieutenant (OSP) Job Rotation and/or Developmental Opportunity for ODOC and OCE Employees Only

Job Description:

Correctional Lieutenant (OSP) Job Rotation and/or Developmental Opportunity for ODOC and OCE Employees Only

Oregon State Penitentiary (Salem)

Oregon Department of Corrections

This recruitment is for multiple Job Rotation and/or Developmental Lieutenant positions anticipated to last about 6 months. You must be a permanent employee (temporary and contract employees are excluded) with the Oregon Department of Corrections or Oregon Corrections Enterprise to be considered for this position.

Position Overview

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

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; and

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 Qualify

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.

Special 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.

How to Apply

All candidates must submit supervisor's approval when applying.

Application Information

In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of 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. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.

The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.

Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.

As part of our selection process, we may require additional assessment stages, such as written exercises, to further evaluate candidates’ qualifications. Meaningful participation in these exercises is required for all applicants moving forward in the process. Failure to complete the required exercise(s) within the specified timeframe will result in disqualification from consideration. All candidates who successfully complete these screening stages and meet the necessary requirements will advance to the next stage in the selection process.

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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

About the Process – What to Expect

After the application deadline, 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 of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.

A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must