Department of Corrections Inspector 2, Special Investigations Unit (Umatilla/Pendleton) Job Rotation Opportunity for ODOC, BOPPPS, and OCE Employees Only

Initial Posting Date:

08/07/2025

Application Deadline:

08/17/2025

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$6,126 - $8,917

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Department of Corrections Inspector 2, Special Investigations Unit (Umatilla/Pendleton) Job Rotation Opportunity for ODOC, BOPPPS, and OCE Employees Only

Job Description:

Department Of Corrections Inspector 2, Special Investigations Unit (Umatilla/Pendleton) Job Rotation Opportunity For Odoc, Boppps, And Oce Employees Only

Inspector General’s Office – Umatilla, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

Are you a detail-oriented professional who’s ready to take your investigative skills to the next level in a role that directly impacts the safety and integrity of our institutions? The Inspector 2 position is a critical part of ODOC’s mission to maintain secure institutions and uphold justice. If you thrive in high-responsibility roles, have strong investigative instincts, and a commitment to ethical excellence, this is your opportunity to lead.

This position is a job rotation 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, Oregon Corrections Enterprises, or Oregon Board of Parole, Probation, and Post-Prison Supervision with their current manager's approval.

Work location will be determined at the time of appointment and will be assigned to either TRCI or EOCI but will be required to travel to other facilities.

About the Job – Your Role

The Inspector 2 role provides investigative services across ODOC institutions and facilities, focusing on individuals who pose elevated security risks. This position leads complex investigations, gathers, and analyzes criminal intelligence, and prepares accurate, objective reports for administrative and legal proceedings.

You’ll also collaborate with law enforcement partners and internal stakeholders to maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, AICs, and the public.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead investigations involving AICs, staff, volunteers, contractors, and visitors
• Evaluate intelligence and determine investigative scope and jurisdiction
• Conduct interviews, gather evidence, and develop sources
• Prepare complete and accurate investigative reports
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal law enforcement
• Promote deterrence through investigative presence and professional conduct

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of investigative experience that included gathering facts, collecting evidence, examining records and doing interviews to verify or disprove claims of suspected law violations.

Or

Three years of experience within a correctional setting that included interviewing inmates to gather facts, collect evidence, do searches and document violations of administrative or criminal regulations for the purpose of disciplinary action.

Requested Skills

• Experience investigating, documenting, and testifying in criminal and administrative investigations and proceedings;
• Experience finding, securing, and appropriately handling criminal evidence to preserve chain of custody requirements;
• Experience conducting confidential or investigative interviews and documenting statements;
• Experience and proficiency with strict confidentiality requirements and appropriate handling of sensitive information and reports;
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and show good judgement and common sense when interacting with ODOC staff, contractors, visitors, volunteers, and AICs as well as stakeholders and the public;
• Able to identify and respond appropriately to real or perceived conflicts of interests as indicated in ODOC policy;
• Perform position duties in a manner which promotes customer service and harmonious working relationships, including treating all persons courteously and respectfully;
• Engage in effective team participation through willingness to assist and support co-workers, supervisors, stakeholders, and other work-related associations.

Special Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

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.
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Working Conditions

Inspector 2s may be required to work irregular and long hours. They may be exposed to verbal abuse, harassment, threats of violence to self and/or family, and illegal or hazardous substances. They may encounter physical resistance. Inspector 2s may be assigned to ODOC Institutions as work sites.

Inspector 2s are required to travel frequently to ODOC Institutions and facilities spread across the state, sometimes on very short notice (or immediately). They may also be required to do unannounced physical searches of a prison cells or interview a housed offender to collect evidence of a suspected criminal activity.

Inspector 2s may be called upon to conduct surveillance in areas outside of the incarceration setting. Inspector 2s may be required to travel to inmate work crew sites, which might be located on a public roadway or in a remote forest area, to surreptitiously observe and gather photographic or video evidence of illegal activity, while sitting for long periods of time in an unmarked state car. Inspector 2s must be able to travel swiftly in response to intelligence.

Inspector 2s are expected to maintain strict chain of custody guidelines as it pertains to evidence handling and processing.

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:

• 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.

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.

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-185207

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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.
• 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.