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Corrections Deputy - Entry Level and Lateral

Portland, OR, US💼 Full-time💰 $86,882–$86,882🗓 2026-08-14 → 2026-09-26

Core

Maintain safety, security, and order within a county jail facility by supervising adults in custody, managing housing units, and responding to emergencies.

Role type

Corrections Deputy (Entry Level and Lateral)

Builds

Secure jail operations and inmate processing workflows

Domain

Corrections / Law Enforcement

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

firearm proficiency, taser usage, Oleoresin Capsicum deployment, emergency communication systems, unarmed physical control of adults, crisis intervention, report writing, facility maintenance, contraband search

Preferred skills

Intermediate or Advanced DPSST Certification, prior corrections experience

Technologies

control room panels, security doors, gates, cameras, alarms, video terminals

Responsibilities

Book, interview, classify, and process adults in custody; count, control, and monitor inmate movement in housing units; escort inmates to court, medical care, and transports; control violent or mentally ill inmates; respond to medical and assault emergencies; maintain security and oversee facility health and safety; testify in court regarding crimes committed in custody.

Seniority

Entry Level / Lateral

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