| The Correctional Officer Application Process |
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Currently the Recruitment for Correctional Officers is Closed.
Listed below are all of the Forms needed to apply to be come a DOC Correctional Officer. You must submit all required forms to be reviewed and verified that you meet the qualifications listed on the Correctional Officer announcement.
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| PD291SA Correctional Security Application |
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Word Application 
Acrobat Reader Application 
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| DOC Background Information Questionnaire |
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Word Application
Acrobat Reader Application
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| Criminal History and DMV Authorization |
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Word Form
Acrobat Reader Form
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| Employment History Release Form |
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Word Form
Acrobat Reader Form
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Step 1.
Submit the Department of Corrections application PD291SA to the Recruitment Unit, along with completed Background Information Questionnaire, authorization forms, and PHOTOCOPIES of the following documents:
- valid drivers' license;
- social security card;
- proof of birth; e.g., birth certificate, U.S. Passport, hospital records, immigration papers, etc. ;
- high school diploma/GED certificate: Diploma's received by non-accredited learning centers will not be accepted. A letter from your high school on school letterhead may be substituted for the diploma; and
- copy of military DD214/DD215 Discharge Form if you served in the United States Armed Forces. DD214 must be long form, and show the "Type of Separation", and "Character of Service".
Step 2.
ODOC reviews application, Background Information Questionnaire, and required supplements for accuracy and completeness.
NOTE: If the application, and/or Background Information Questionnaire are incomplete, and/or all required supplements are not received, your application packet will be rejected.
All applications meeting the minimum qualifications for Correctional Officer will be forwarded to a Background Investigator for review and contact. Applicants will receive a post card in the mail notifying them their file has been assigned to a Background Investigator.
Step 3.
Applicant's whose names are added to the list of qualified correctional officers, will remain active on the applicant list for twelve months. The different institutions request these lists, as vacancies need to be filled. Your name will only appear on hiring lists matching your geographic availability. Hiring lists are pulled as vacancies occur. We are unable to predict vacancies or timelines for recruiting.
Step 4.
If hired, you will be required to pass a medical exam in accordance with Oregon Department of Corrections physical requirements.
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Extending your Application Results
If you are currently on the LECO0865 Correctional Officer list you can extend your application eligibility by submitting an updated Department of Corrections application PD291SA, along with a Background Information Questionnaire, Criminal History and DMV Authorization form, and Request and Authorization to Release Information form. Those forms are located at www.odocjobs.com or www.oregon.gov/DOC/HR/r_co_selection.shtml. To determine if you are currently on the LECO0865 list, check the expiration date in the box 27 of your Application and Examination Notice. A new grade notice will be sent to you after your application is processed.
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If you have questions click on the link below to send an email to the ODOC Security Recruiter.
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