Initial Posting Date:
09/21/2026
Application Deadline:
10/05/2026
Agency:
Department of Corrections
Salary Range:
$6318 - $9781
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Security Threat Manager, Correctional Lieutenant (Statewide) Permanent and/or Job Rotation opportunities and/or Work-out-of-class for ODOC and OCE employees only
Job Description:
Security Threat Manager, Correctional Lieutenant – Permanent and/or Job Rotation opportunities and/or Work-out-of-class for ODOC and OCE employees only
Oregon Department of Corrections - Statewide, Oregon
The Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly skilled and mission-driven Security Threat Manager to join its leadership team. Opportunities are available for permanent placement, work out of class and/or job rotation.
Current openings are primarily located in the Northern region of the state, with the possibility of future opportunities on the west side. This position requires regular travel throughout the state and may involve frequent travel between correctional facilities and other DOC locations.
Employees applying for a job rotation or Work-out-of-Class opportunity must obtain and submit approval from their current supervisor as part of the application process. Supervisor approval is required prior to being considered for a job rotation or Work-out-of-Class assignment.
These positions are management service; these positions are 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.
About the Job – Your Role
- As the Security Threat Manager, you will be a representative of the Chief of Security during emergencies, emergency preparation and mitigation, management of anticipated threats to the public, employees, and adults in custody at facilities within the Oregon Department of Corrections.
- You will provide enhanced supervision and case management for Adults in Custody (AICs) who have a demonstrable history of or have been identified as being prone to behaviors that threaten or attempt to threaten the safety, security, and orderly operations of ODOC facilities, as well as the safety of staff, visitors, and other AICs.
- You will maintain regular contact with assigned AICs to assess their willingness and ability to comply with ODOC’s written and verbal rules, policies, and expectations. Based on departmental needs and institutional safety concerns, you will issue appropriate restrictions and program modifications. Additionally, you will facilitate AIC transfers within ODOC facilities and make recommendations to Special Population Management for ICOM placements as necessary.
- You will work closely and effectively with the Office of the Inspector General, Headquarters Administration, Functional Unit Managers and functional unit administration and staff.
- You will be expected to travel to all facilities as necessary to assist with security threat management and imminent or active emergency incidents.
- You will be expected to assist with Emergency Preparedness drills, exercises, and evaluations.
- You will plan, facilitate, and assist with targeted contraband searches and intelligence gathering at all ODOC facilities and functional units.
Minimum Qualifications
- Three (3) years of experience in the Oregon Department of Corrections in a security setting where primary duties were the care and custody of Adults in Custody. 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.
Requested Skills
- Ability to gather, analyze, and document information related to criminal or administrative activity, including conducting interviews, collecting evidence, evaluating records, and developing investigative reports.
- Experience identifying, documenting, and disseminating security threat related intelligence, including monitoring mail, electronic communications, and movement
- Experience in providing structured supervision and targeted case management to high-risk AICs, including authoring and maintaining individualized management plans.
- Deep understanding of ODOC operations, policies, and procedures related to maintaining order, managing incidents, and responding to disturbances.
- Experience as a trainer.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce accurate, clear, and concise investigative reports and deliver briefings to leadership and multidisciplinary teams.
- Thorough knowledge of emergency preparedness and emergency response operations and management and ability to mentor facility leadership in emergency response processes.
- Ability to provide consultative guidance to institution leadership regarding elevated risk offenders, potential facility disruptions, and strategic safety planning.
- Sound judgment in placing behavioral-based restrictions and incentives on AICs, based on thorough evaluation and agency guidelines.
Required
- Must be a current employee of the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) or Oregon Corrections Enterprises (OCE), excluding contract workers.
- Must possess a valid, current driver’s license.
- Employees applying for a job rotation or Work-out-of-Class must obtain approval from their current supervisor and attach the approval to their application materials.
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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Work Location and Travel
Current openings are primarily located in the Northern region of Oregon, with the possibility of future opportunities on the west side of the state. This position requires regular travel throughout Oregon, including frequent travel between correctional facilities and other DOC locations. Travel may include frequent driving and air travel both within and outside of Oregon.
Working Conditions
This position requires work within secure adult correctional facilities and may involve interaction with adults in custody who are angry, hostile, aggressive, or verbally or emotionally abusive. Employees may encounter verbal abuse, harassment, threats of violence toward themselves or their family members, and exposure to illegal or hazardous substances.
The position may involve situations in which an employee encounters physical resistance or other potentially dangerous behavior. Such situations may result in personal injury, being taken hostage, or, in rare circumstances, death. Employees must be prepared to respond appropriately to potentially volatile and high-risk situations.
The employee may be subject to recall or call-back 24 hours a day in the event of an emergency and may be required to work irregular schedules, extended hours, or additional hours as operational needs require.
As a member of the management team, the employee will routinely handle sensitive and confidential information, conversations, and documentation. The employee must exercise sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality regarding information obtained through their position.
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:
- Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
- 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
- Optional short and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
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 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.
Questions
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-206970
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- 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.
- Results from this interview process may be used to fill future Security Threat Manager position vacancies within the next 180 days. Results from this interview process may be used to fill Work out of Class or rotation opportunities beginning within the next 180 days.
- 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.
