Correctional Hearings Officer (Ontario)

at  Department of Corrections

Initial Posting Date:
11/14/2024
Application Deadline:
11/24/2024
Agency:
Department of Corrections
Salary Range:
$6,313 - $9,193
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Correctional Hearings Officer (Ontario)
Job Description:
Correctional Hearings Officer (Ontario)
Snake River Correctional Institution –
Ontario, Oregon
Oregon Department of Corrections
The Oregon Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Hearings Officer assigned to the Snake River Correctional Institution. The hiring manager for this position is Assistant Inspector General Jeremy Nofziger.
About the Job – Your Role
As the Correctional Hearings Officer you will conduct administrative misconduct, involuntary housing (mental health and segregation), or leave revocation hearings by serving as the Hearings Officer and examining all evidence presented, including adult in custody (AIC) statements. You will work independently as an impartial fact finder to determine if sufficient information has been presented to support an alleged AIC rule violation. You will make recommendations to the Functional Unit Manager, Assistant Director of Operations, or BHS Administrator of Special Housing. You will enter findings of fact and sanctions for disciplinary cases into the department’s computer database and create written findings of fact using the Offender Management System, as directed. As a Hearings Unit team member, you will assure the required hearings are conducted in a timely manner, on a statewide basis, by volunteering to assist when needed.
You will ensure accurate audio recordings of hearings conducted and written reports containing findings of fact, conclusions, and recommendations related to those hearings are clear, concise, and accurate. You will review all follow-up documentation, memoranda, reports, letters, confidential informants, and related documents to the hearings process. You will ensure proper entry of documentation, related to hearings conducted, into the AIC’s hearings file and preservation of all evidentiary documents, photographs, and related materials.
In this role you may plan, assign, and approve work projects to various hearings support staff, as appropriate and with approval of the Assistant Inspector General as well as provide input regarding hearings support staff performance evaluations and discipline. You will also request investigations, as necessary, from the institution designee. As a Hearings Officer, you may train and supervise alternate hearings officers serving in a training capacity and as an advisor/training instructor for ODOC staff in matters related to AIC administrative misconduct, report writing, the disciplinary process, and related ODOC rule and policies. You will attend regularly scheduled Hearings Officer meetings and other meetings as directed.
This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position is not eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in corrections, probation/parole, law enforcement or legal work
OR
Three years conducting case hearings
OR
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in criminal justice, corrections, social work or related behavioral science field
OR
Graduation from an accredited law school with a LL.B. or J.D

Requested Skills in

• Detail oriented
• Ability to work independently
• Critical thinking, using logic and reasoning
• Interpret and apply rules, statutes, and policies
• Managing and working with confidential information
• Communicate information effectively (verbal and written)
• Experience educating staff, the public, and AICs on the interpretation of policy and rule
• Ability to maintain a positive, respectful, and productive work environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AS400
• Experience with the Offender Management System (OMS)

In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties off 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.
Working Conditions
This position is located in Ontario. You will work in close contact with adults in custody in the institution setting and may be exposed to hostile situations or incidents. May be exposed to chemicals, radiation, communicable disease, or other hazards inherent in a health care facility and correctional setting.
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 promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior.
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:

• 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

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.
Additional Information – Please monitor your Workday and email accounts. You may be contacted through Workday or have additional tasks to complete.
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.
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: Cynthia Rodriguez, Cynthia.Rodriguez@doc.oregon.gov

Reference Number: Req-169355

• 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.

Please refer the Job description for details