Corrections Inspector 3, Multiple Positions

Oregon Department of Human Services

. Lead complex investigations into misconduct involving employees, adults in custody, contractors, volunteers, and visitors .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUmatilla • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $6,199 - $9,143 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced investigative expertise in conducting complex criminal and administrative investigations, including evidence collection, interviewing, and report preparation. Proficient in maintaining confidentiality, adhering to legal standards, and collaborating with law enforcement and correctional institutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Investigation ExpertiseEvidence Collection and PreservationExceptional Oral and Written Communication SkillsUnderstanding of Privacy and Security LawsCriminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) Eligibility

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Hard Skills

Investigative ReportingEvidence Handling ProceduresInterviewing TechniquesSurveillance OperationsFact FindingRecord MaintenanceRisk AssessmentPolicy DevelopmentTraining Program DevelopmentConducting Searches

Soft Skills

Customer Service SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaborationNeutralityAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Oregon Driver’s LicenseCJIS Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Criminal InvestigationsAdministrative InvestigationsCorrectional InstitutionsChain-of-Custody ProtocolsPrivacy LawsSecurity OperationsEvidentiary PrinciplesLaw Enforcement CollaborationIncident ResponseAdult-in-Custody Communications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex investigations into misconduct involving employees, adults in custody, contractors, volunteers, and visitors
Conduct and lead criminal and administrative investigations
Interview subjects, gather evidence, and prepare detailed investigative reports
Collaborate with law enforcement, District Attorneys, and DOC leadership
Testify in criminal and administrative proceedings
Mentor and review the work of subordinate Inspectors as appropriate
Monitor adult-in-custody communications for investigative purposes
Conduct surveillance in remote, public, correctional, and other environments
Maintain strict chain-of-custody and confidentiality protocols
Respond statewide to incidents, often on short notice
Serve on-call for the Inspector General’s 24-hour tip line on a rotating basis
Serve as liaison with local, state, and federal agencies
Assist with and present Director’s Briefings
Develop and deliver training programs
Provide investigative support to external law enforcement agencies
Travel frequently to Oregon correctional institutions and facilities
Conduct unannounced physical searches of prison cells and interview adults in custody to collect evidence
Travel to work crew sites and gather photographic or video evidence of illegal activity
Provide subject matter expertise, consultation, training, and policy development supporting DOC leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four years of full-time investigative experience including fact finding; collecting and preserving evidence according to the rules of evidence; examining records; locating and interviewing witnesses to verify or disprove claims of suspected law violations
OR four years of experience in a correctional institution including interviewing adults in custody to gather facts, collecting evidence, conducting searches, and documenting violations for disciplinary action
Valid Oregon driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Proficiency with SIU or law enforcement evidence and inventory maintenance procedures, including handling potentially hazardous evidence
Understanding of state and federal privacy and security laws related to police records and investigative files
Ability to conduct research and recommend procedures and guidelines to improve security operations
Proficiency in managing multiple tasks and maintaining records in a timely, accurate, and organized manner
Ability to work with diverse groups of people
Ability to apply excellent internal and external customer service skills
Advanced investigation expertise involving complex administrative and criminal matters
Ability to assess organizational, legal, and reputational risk, identify liability exposure, and provide sound investigative judgment
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Capacity to manage and coordinate complex investigations involving multiple parties and sensitive subject matter while maintaining neutrality, confidentiality, and procedural integrity
Strong understanding of investigative standards, due process, and evidentiary principles
Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility
Must be authorized to work in the United States; ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship
Must meet minimum qualifications by the job posting close date

Benefits

Comp & perks

May be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
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
Additional assessment stages and written exercises may be provided as part of the selection process