Correctional Lieutenant (Tillamook) Work-out-of-Class or Developmental opportunity for ODOC and OCE employees only

Initial Posting Date:
10/23/2026
Application Deadline:
11/02/2026
Agency:
Department of Corrections
Salary Range:
$6,834 - $9,143
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Correctional Lieutenant (Tillamook) Work-out-of-Class or Developmental opportunity for ODOC and OCE employees only
Job Description:
Correctional Lieutenant (Tillamook) Work-out-of-Class or Developmental opportunity for ODOC and OCE employees only
South Fork Forest Camp – Tillamook, Oregon
Oregon Department of Corrections
The South Fork Forest Camp is seeking highly motivated individuals for a Correctional Lieutenant work-out-of-class or developmental opportunity designed to enhance and develop leadership skills.
This position is a work-out-of-class anticipated to last 12 months, though may be extended or decreased due to business need. This rotation is available for current, regular status employees of the Oregon Department of Corrections or Oregon Corrections Enterprises with their current manager's approval (applications without approval will be rejected).
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.
About the Job – Your Role
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 decision 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
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in a correctional-security setting where primary duties were the care and custody of inmates. One 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.
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.
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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 bo