Salem, Oregon, United States
Hybrid
Not Available
Initial Posting Date:
11/06/2026Application Deadline:
11/18/2026Agency:
Department of CorrectionsSalary Range:
$6,834 - $10,076Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Safety & Wellness Manager, Operations & Policy Analyst 3 - Salem, OR (Hybrid)Job Description:
The Oregon Department of Corrections is actively recruiting for a Safety & Wellness Manager position. We are seeking an experienced safety professional who can build strong partnerships across the agency, provide statewide leadership and oversight of safety programs, and develop practical solutions that reduce risk and promote a safe and healthy work environment.
This position is approved for hybrid work and includes a combination of in-office and remote work. Regular travel may be required.
If you are hired, you will become part of the department's management service; this position is not represented by a labor union.
This position provides statewide leadership, consultation, policy development, and program evaluation for the Oregon Department of Corrections' Occupational Safety and Health Program. Serving as the agency's primary safety consultant, the incumbent advises leadership, institutions, local safety committees, and other DOC worksites on workplace hazards, regulatory compliance, risk reduction strategies, and safety best practices.
The position is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating statewide safety policies, standards, and performance measures. Using inspections, incident data, program assessments, and facility consultations, the incumbent identifies systemic safety concerns and recommends solutions that improve operational effectiveness and reduce organizational risk.
Working under the direction of the Safety and Wellness Administrator, this position exercises a high degree of independent judgment in conducting technical analyses, designing programs, and making recommendations. The role coordinates safety initiatives with local safety committees and facility leadership without direct supervisory authority, provides onsite technical assistance, and supports employee wellness initiatives that promote injury and illness prevention and overall employee well-being.
Successful candidates will possess strong technical safety expertise, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to influence positive outcomes across diverse stakeholders and geographically dispersed locations.
This position is performed in both office environments and correctional institutions throughout the state and requires regular coordination with geographically dispersed teams through virtual meetings and consultation. Statewide travel is required for site reviews, technical consultation, inspections, training, and meetings, including occasional overnight and out-of-state travel. The position operates in a dynamic environment with competing priorities and deadlines and requires entry into secure correctional facilities and various indoor and outdoor work areas. Duties may involve exposure to noise, weather conditions, and potential chemical, biological, or physical hazards while conducting inspections and consultations. The incumbent must comply with institutional security procedures, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment requirements. The role also requires extended periods of walking, standing, climbing stairs, and accessing work areas to evaluate hazards, as well as handling sensitive information and interacting with employees in potentially stressful situations.
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.
Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. 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-209025