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Initial Posting Date: 08/27/2026 Application Deadline: 09/07/2026 Agency: Department of Corrections Salary Range: $7,306 - $9,781 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Correctional Lieutenant

Job Rotation (WOC) or Developmental (Lakeview) Job Description: Correctional Lieutenant, Job Rotation (WOC) or Developmental ( Lakeview) Warner Creek Correctional Facility – Lakeview OR, Oregon Department of Corrections

This position is available for current regular status employees of the Oregon Department of Corrections, Oregon Corrections Enterprises, or Oregon Board of Parole, Probation, and Post-Prison Supervision. This position is a job rotation anticipated to last 6 months, though may be extended or decreased due to business need. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and selected will receive Work Out of Class Differential. Candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifications for this classification may be considered as a developmental. Developmental candidates are not eligible for Work Out of Class Differential.

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 Lieutenant. This is an excellent opportunity for career advancement while playing a crucial role in maintaining security, overseeing staff, and guiding AICs toward rehabilitation.

As a (WOC) or Developmental Correctional Lieutenant, you will fill a role as 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. Lieutenants supervise an entire shift of Security staff, assigning staff as institution-needs dictate, providing direction and instruction, makes operational decisions impacting the facility and maintains security at all times by ensuring staff follow and enforce established Department of Corrections Rules and Procedures, Institutional Procedures, Post Orders, and Administrative Directives.

In this role, you will develop and learn the key responsibilities involved in the institution’s leadership team roll and will expected to uphold the DOC Leadership Philosophy: Leaders are visionaries who see possibilities, connections, and solutions. They continually learn, grow, and improve themselves and the organization. Leaders embody integrity in all interactions. They establish and foster interdependence among the many moving organizational parts, people, and competing interests. Leaders bring passion and energy to their roles in service to others and the mission. They drive business innovation and transform lives. Leaders are adaptive and thrive in challenging environments. They ensure conditions for success are present and inspire greatness.

This position is management services and may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

The candidate is not on any active disciplinary actions or corrective measures. The candidate is current on all required training courses and certifications. The candidate is a regular status employee and has completed probationary period in the candidate’s current role. Candidate has received current supervisor approval.

• Three years of experience in a correctional security setting where primary duties were the care and custody of inmates.
• One year of which must have been at the level of a Sergeant in a correctional system.
• Have or 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.
• To be considered for Work out of Class Differential you must meet Minimum Qualifications listed above.
• Education will not be accepted as a substitute for the required experience.

Ability to obtain a valid Oregon motor vehicle operator's license. Regular attendance is a requirement of this position.

Click to add working conditions. Working conditions may include physical requirements of the job, contact with adults in custody, after hours or non-standard work, travel, driving requirements, and other things which may be important for an applicant to know.

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.

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

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!

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.

Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation. The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number. Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You may lose progress on your application. Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours. ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States. This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.

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