Salem, Oregon, United States
Onsite
Not Available
Initial Posting Date:
08/17/2026Application Deadline:
08/26/2026Agency:
Department of CorrectionsSalary Range:
$6,834 - $10,569Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Institution Security Manager, Correctional Institution Manager 1 (Salem) For ODOC and OCE employees onlyJob Description:
The Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly skilled, mission-driven Correctional Institution Manager 1 to join the executive leadership team at Santiam Correctional Institution (SCI).
This position is management service; this position is not represented by a labor union. This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
The Correctional Institution Manager 1 reports directly to the Superintendent, serves on the Executive Management Team, and provides leadership and advice on security, safety, staffing, and institutional operations. The position oversees correctional staff, including Lieutenants, Sergeants, Corporals, and Officers; ensures compliance with laws and DOC policies; participates in hiring, investigations, employee discipline, staff development, and promotional opportunities; and supports the safety and well-being of Adults in Custody (AICs).
The position also has significant responsibility for institutional leadership and emergency management. This includes managing staff deployment, budgets and purchases, training programs, and operational policies; serving as Officer-in-Charge when needed; participating on the statewide Security Management Team; and acting on behalf of the Superintendent when necessary. In the Superintendent’s absence, the manager may assume command of emergency response, making sound decisions to maintain the safety, security, and effective operation of the institution.
Work is performed in an adult correctional facility that houses male Adults in Custody. Work may include dealing with hostile, aggressive adults in custody who may make threats to self and family. adults in custody may be verbally abusive as well as mentally or emotionally abusive. Employee subject to recall 24 hours a day in the event of an emergency and may be assigned as needed.
This employee is responsible for preventing escapes from confinement by proper control of keys, tools and contraband and documenting the unusual incidents as they occur. During “work stoppage”, he/she would be required to fill any post assigned in the institution. This position may require a physical exertion to respond to adults in custody out of control behavior, restraint of an adults in custody; break up a fight and/or come to the aid of/defense of another person.
This employee is a member of a management team where conversations and paperwork are generated of a sensitive nature. This employee must have the ability to keep this information confidential.
Will be expected to share the mission, vision and core values of the department; requires active modeling of pro-social behaviors in support of a workplace environment respectful of human dignity, social responsibility, personal growth, and transition readiness; must be able to acknowledge that everyone is capable of positive change, that incarceration provides a powerful opportunity to effect positive change, and that the future public safety of Oregon depends on maintaining environments where such change is valued and nurtured.
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:
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.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. 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.
Recruiter: Maria Arellano, Maria.A.Arellano@doc.state.or.us
Reference Number: Req-205278