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- Assistant Superintendent, Correctional Institution Manager 3 ( Wilsonville) Relocation Assistance Available!
Coffee Creek Correctional Facility
Oregon Department of Corrections
The Oregon Department of Corrections has an opportunity to fill an executive level role as the Assistant Superintendent of the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville, Oregon.
To focus on safe communities, safe prisons, and a safe workplace, the department created the Oregon Accountability Model. This business strategy is designed to change criminal behavior – during incarceration and post-prison supervision – using evaluation, education, treatment, work, family engagement, and evidence-based community supervision practices. It is inspired by the department’s mission of public safety, accountability, and crime prevention.
The Assistant Superintendent manages, supervises, and coordinates the daily operations of the facility in compliance with current statutory, administrative, and case law, and is responsible for programs, fiscal planning, budget management, labor contract administration, personnel management, and planning, developing and implementing long-range program objectives and short-range operational needs.
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
*Note: Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.
About the Job – Your Role
Coffee Creek Correctional Facility is seeking someone with a diverse background that includes extensive managerial experience and a thorough knowledge of sound correctional practices and the function of state government. Coffee Creek provides rehabilitation services to Adults in Custody and deals with the unique challenges of running Oregon’s only women’s facility and navigating workforce challenges.
The Assistant Superintendent is a member of the leadership team for this 1,672-bed correctional facility.
The right person for this position has a passion for creating a better correctional system, working with staff, and investing in the community. We’re looking for someone who aligns with the department values: integrity and professionalism, dignity and respect, safety and wellness, fact-based decision making, positive change, honoring our history, and stewardship.
Typical Job Duties
Execute the policies and goals through the management of operations, people, and their work. Provide direct supervision and management over agency staff, lower-level managers, and/or supervisors. Select, train, evaluate, and discipline employees, and resolve grievances. Organize and assign work activities and projects, manage programs, monitor workflow, and review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
This position offers a unique opportunity to oversee the implementation of gender responsive practices at CCCF, ensuring the delivery of services and programs tailored to the unique needs of incarcerated women. This role requires a demonstrated commitment to gender responsive practices and trauma informed approaches to correctional management.
Evaluate current business processes and systems, implement procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency and to establish and maintain controls.
May assist in the preparation of the division budget and participate in forecasting additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies. Implement and monitor work plans and the budget to achieve division/program goals and performance measures. Monitor performance against the division/program budget.
Provide specialized information, analysis, interpretation or application of laws, rules, policies, procedures, or program requirements. Develop or recommend new laws, rules, policies, or procedures to address emerging trends.
Plan, direct, monitor, and evaluate security of correctional institution or facilities. Collaborate in planning efforts with local law enforcement and community agencies. Plan, test, and execute emergency preparedness plans to ensure safe, effective, and efficient resolution to emergency situations.
Manage and oversee federally regulated audit standards and practices. Coordinate agency responses to federal audits and prepare and present audit reports and recommendations. Ensure compliance of specialized training for employees.
Manage transitional service programs for AIC, including development of service programming, such as counseling, health and medical/dental services, and pre-release planning. Plan and implement community service, education, training, and work training programs that support successful release.
This position is management services and may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
Minimum Qualifications
(this should be evident in your work history on your application):
Seven (7) years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience;
OR
four (4) years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Requested Skills (these must be addressed in your cover letter):
- Executive management of an institution or facility
- Personnel management, including hiring and recruiting, progressive discipline, succession planning and working with public unions and labor contracts
- Budget management and reporting
- Knowledge of correctional practices, including familiarity with evidence-based policies, trauma informed care, and gender informed practices
- Experience updating and implementing procedures to improve service delivery
Interested individuals can apply here.
Recruiter: Stephanie Johnston, Stephanie.M.JOHNSTON@doc.oregon.gov
2. PREA Compliance Manager, Compliance Specialist 3 ( Wilsonville)
Coffee Creek Correctional Facility
Oregon Department of Corrections
Are you ready for a rare opportunity to make a direct, meaningful impact on safety and wellbeing at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF) in Wilsonville, Oregon—helping protect the dignity, safety, and rights of adults in custody and staff every day?
In this role, you’ll be at the center of PREA compliance, providing oversight, technical assistance, and accountability to ensure the facility meets federal and state PREA standards and maintains a culture of zero tolerance.
You will oversee the PREA and GIPA programs, help ensure PREA investigations are objective, timely, and completed in accordance with standards, and strengthen consistent trauma-informed and gender-informed responses for individuals impacted by sexual abuse, sexual assault, or sexual harassment while in custody.
You’ll also drive continuous improvement by streamlining processes, improving consistency, and enhancing operational effectiveness so safety practices are sustainable, efficient, and aligned across the facility.
About the Job – Your Role
In this role, you will lead and oversee compliance activities related to PREA and GIPA, including monitoring adherence to standards, assessing facility practices, and recommending corrective actions as needed.
You will provide technical assistance and guidance to facility leadership and staff to strengthen prevention efforts, ensure required practices are implemented consistently, and maintain readiness for audits and reviews.
You will oversee and support objective PREA investigations, ensuring proper documentation, timely completion, and adherence to confidentiality and investigative integrity requirements.
You will also contribute to the development and direction of trauma-informed and gender-informed practices and service delivery methods for AICs impacted by sexual abuse or harassment, coordinating with internal teams and community partners as appropriate.
This position develops and refines processes, tracks trends and outcomes, prepares reports and briefings, and supports continuous improvement efforts that strengthen compliance and build a culture of safety.
This position is management services and may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
*Note: Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.
Minimum Qualifications
Five (5) years experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action, or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations. Three (3) of the five (5) years must be above the technical support level.
College-level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three (3)years.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration and two years of the specified experience
Requested Skills
- Knowledge of PREA standards, compliance principles, and investigative best practices
- Experience leading or overseeing compliance programs, audits, policy implementation, or investigations in a complex environment.
- Ability to ensure objective, thorough, and timely investigations while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Understanding of trauma-informed and gender-informed approaches and the ability to apply them in operational settings.
- Strong judgment, integrity, and the ability to navigate sensitive issues and competing priorities.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with leadership, staff, and external partners.
Preference will be given to applicants who have experience conducting investigations such as TORT, PREA, just cause, and use-of-force investigations.
Interested individuals can apply here.
Recruiter: Stephanie Johnston, Stephanie.M.JOHNSTON@doc.oregon.gov
3. Oregon DOC
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Initial Posting Date: 02/13/2026 Application Deadline: 03/25/2026 Agency: Salary Range: $10,569 – $16,363 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Job Description: This executive service position serves at the pleasure of the Director of the Oregon Department of Corrections and offers the opportunity to work at the highest levels of public service. The role follows a professional Monday–Friday schedule and generally, can accommodate for flexibility to ensure a good work/life balance. It allows for the opportunity to remote work two to three days per week. This position is well-suited for a leader who thrives in a dynamic environment where the workload can occasionally extend beyond 40 hours per week and weekends. The position involves addressing highly complex, sensitive, and politically significant issues that have meaningful impact across the state. Success in this role requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to collaborate effectively and respectfully with a wide range of stakeholders, including agency staff and leadership, other state agencies, local governments, the Governor’s Office, partners, providers, and community representatives Minimum Qualifications: Nine years of management experience; Minimum qualifications must be met to qualify for this position. Desired Attributes:
Complete any pending tasks in Workday under “My Applications” prior to the application deadline.
• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. To protect your information and ensure correct processing, please follow the instructions for submittin g your Veterans’ Preference documentation. About the Process – What to Expect
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Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives (Exempt)
Vermont Department of Corrections – Waterbury, VT
Requisition #54375 | Salary: $92,000–$120,000
Application Deadline: 02/23/2026The Vermont Department of Corrections is seeking a strategic, collaborative leader to serve as Executive Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives. This senior leadership role guides the Department’s policy agenda, strategic planning, research and data efforts, and communications strategy to ensure effective, transparent, and data-driven operations.
The Executive Director advises the Commissioner and executive team on policy and emerging issues, leads long-term strategic initiatives, and oversees the Research & Data Analytics Team (4 staff) and Communications Team (1 staff). The role also serves as a primary liaison to the Governor’s Office, Agency of Human Services, legislators, advocacy groups, media, and the public.
This position plays a key role in aligning internal operations with external policy development, strengthening public engagement, and enhancing transparency and trust.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree + 3 years executive-level experience in public policy, legislative process, communications, or governmental relations; OR
- Bachelor’s degree + 5 years executive-level experience; OR
- 7 years executive-level experience in a related field.
Preferred: Advanced degree in public administration, public policy, or communications; experience in policy development, legislative facilitation, lobbying, or media relations.
Background checks required.
For more information contact Jenna Bessette at Jenna.Bessette@Vermont.gov
Apply at Careers.Vermont.Gov - PREA Compliance Manager, Compliance Specialist 3 ( Wilsonville
Coffee Creek Correctional Facility
Oregon Department of Corrections
Are you ready for a rare opportunity to make a direct, meaningful impact on safety and wellbeing at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF) in Wilsonville, Oregon—helping protect the dignity, safety, and rights of adults in custody and staff every day?
In this role, you’ll be at the center of PREA compliance, providing oversight, technical assistance, and accountability to ensure the facility meets federal and state PREA standards and maintains a culture of zero tolerance.
You will oversee the PREA and GIPA programs, help ensure PREA investigations are objective, timely, and completed in accordance with standards, and strengthen consistent trauma-informed and gender-informed responses for individuals impacted by sexual abuse, sexual assault, or sexual harassment while in custody.
You’ll also drive continuous improvement by streamlining processes, improving consistency, and enhancing operational effectiveness so safety practices are sustainable, efficient, and aligned across the facility.
About the Job – Your Role
In this role, you will lead and oversee compliance activities related to PREA and GIPA, including monitoring adherence to standards, assessing facility practices, and recommending corrective actions as needed.
You will provide technical assistance and guidance to facility leadership and staff to strengthen prevention efforts, ensure required practices are implemented consistently, and maintain readiness for audits and reviews.
You will oversee and support objective PREA investigations, ensuring proper documentation, timely completion, and adherence to confidentiality and investigative integrity requirements.
You will also contribute to the development and direction of trauma-informed and gender-informed practices and service delivery methods for AICs impacted by sexual abuse or harassment, coordinating with internal teams and community partners as appropriate.
This position develops and refines processes, tracks trends and outcomes, prepares reports and briefings, and supports continuous improvement efforts that strengthen compliance and build a culture of safety.
This position is management services and may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
*Note: Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.
Minimum Qualifications
Five (5) years experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action, or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations. Three (3) of the five (5) years must be above the technical support level.
College-level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three (3)years.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration and two years of the specified experience
Requested Skills
- Knowledge of PREA standards, compliance principles, and investigative best practices
- Experience leading or overseeing compliance programs, audits, policy implementation, or investigations in a complex environment.
- Ability to ensure objective, thorough, and timely investigations while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Understanding of trauma-informed and gender-informed approaches and the ability to apply them in operational settings.
- Strong judgment, integrity, and the ability to navigate sensitive issues and competing priorities.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with leadership, staff, and external partners.
Preference will be given to applicants who have experience conducting investigations such as TORT, PREA, just cause, and use-of-force investigations.
Interested individuals can apply here.
Recruiter: Stephanie Johnston, Stephanie.M.JOHNSTON@doc.oregon.gov
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Assistant Superintendent, Correctional Institution Manager 3 ( Wilsonville) Relocation Assistance Available!
Coffee Creek Correctional Facility
Oregon Department of Corrections
The Oregon Department of Corrections has an opportunity to fill an executive level role as the Assistant Superintendent of the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville, Oregon.
To focus on safe communities, safe prisons, and a safe workplace, the department created the Oregon Accountability Model. This business strategy is designed to change criminal behavior – during incarceration and post-prison supervision – using evaluation, education, treatment, work, family engagement, and evidence-based community supervision practices. It is inspired by the department’s mission of public safety, accountability, and crime prevention.
The Assistant Superintendent manages, supervises, and coordinates the daily operations of the facility in compliance with current statutory, administrative, and case law, and is responsible for programs, fiscal planning, budget management, labor contract administration, personnel management, and planning, developing and implementing long-range program objectives and short-range operational needs.
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
*Note: Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.
About the Job – Your Role
Coffee Creek Correctional Facility is seeking someone with a diverse background that includes extensive managerial experience and a thorough knowledge of sound correctional practices and the function of state government. Coffee Creek provides rehabilitation services to Adults in Custody and deals with the unique challenges of running Oregon’s only women’s facility and navigating workforce challenges.
The Assistant Superintendent is a member of the leadership team for this 1,672-bed correctional facility.
The right person for this position has a passion for creating a better correctional system, working with staff, and investing in the community. We’re looking for someone who aligns with the department values: integrity and professionalism, dignity and respect, safety and wellness, fact-based decision making, positive change, honoring our history, and stewardship.
Typical Job Duties
Execute the policies and goals through the management of operations, people, and their work. Provide direct supervision and management over agency staff, lower-level managers, and/or supervisors. Select, train, evaluate, and discipline employees, and resolve grievances. Organize and assign work activities and projects, manage programs, monitor workflow, and review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
This position offers a unique opportunity to oversee the implementation of gender responsive practices at CCCF, ensuring the delivery of services and programs tailored to the unique needs of incarcerated women. This role requires a demonstrated commitment to gender responsive practices and trauma informed approaches to correctional management.
Evaluate current business processes and systems, implement procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency and to establish and maintain controls.
May assist in the preparation of the division budget and participate in forecasting additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies. Implement and monitor work plans and the budget to achieve division/program goals and performance measures. Monitor performance against the division/program budget.
Provide specialized information, analysis, interpretation or application of laws, rules, policies, procedures, or program requirements. Develop or recommend new laws, rules, policies, or procedures to address emerging trends.
Plan, direct, monitor, and evaluate security of correctional institution or facilities. Collaborate in planning efforts with local law enforcement and community agencies. Plan, test, and execute emergency preparedness plans to ensure safe, effective, and efficient resolution to emergency situations.
Manage and oversee federally regulated audit standards and practices. Coordinate agency responses to federal audits and prepare and present audit reports and recommendations. Ensure compliance of specialized training for employees.
Manage transitional service programs for AIC, including development of service programming, such as counseling, health and medical/dental services, and pre-release planning. Plan and implement community service, education, training, and work training programs that support successful release.
This position is management services and may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
Minimum Qualifications
(this should be evident in your work history on your application):
Seven (7) years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience;
OR
four (4) years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Requested Skills (these must be addressed in your cover letter):
- Executive management of an institution or facility
- Personnel management, including hiring and recruiting, progressive discipline, succession planning and working with public unions and labor contracts
- Budget management and reporting
- Knowledge of correctional practices, including familiarity with evidence-based policies, trauma informed care, and gender informed practices
- Experience updating and implementing procedures to improve service delivery
Interested individuals can apply here.
Recruiter: Stephanie Johnston, Stephanie.M.JOHNSTON@doc.oregon.gov
- On behalf of the Michigan Department of Corrections, I am sharing a job opportunity within the MDOC to share with your organizations and memberships. MDOC is looking to hire a State Administrative Manager 15 (Business Manager) within the Budget and Operations Administration (BOA). This position serves as the Business Manager for the MDOC Training Division, providing high-level administrative leadership and oversight for the Green Oaks Training Academy (GOTA) and the Northern Training Academy. The incumbent plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates division-wide administrative functions, including strategic planning, policy development, budget administration, procurement and contract management, facilities coordination, and administrative staffing. The position ensures academy operations are efficient, compliant, and aligned with departmental objectives and statewide standards, serving as the primary liaison with MDOC leadership, DTMB, stakeholders, and other state agencies. The incumbent leads cross-functional initiatives to modernize training infrastructure, implement new technologies, and improve business processes in support of MDOC’s mission.
The selected candidate should have excellent exceptional personal and professional integrity, good organizational and leadership skills, strong work ethic, good written and verbal communication skills, ability to deal well with people of all levels, professional demeanor, high degree of initiative and willingness to do what needs to be done to get the job done.
Interested individuals can apply here. The position will be posted until Monday, February 9th.
Please reach out to me with any questions about this job opportunity.
5. On behalf of the Michigan Department of Corrections I am sharing a job opportunity within the MDOC to share with your organizations and memberships.
This position serves as the Warden at the Carson City Correctional Facility (DRF). Duties include development and oversight; organizing and enforcing procedure and policy for security; assuring the regular inspection of all buildings, grounds, security equipment, firefighting equipment and maintenance equipment; responding to prisoner grievances at Step II; assuring the appropriate security and program classification of prisoners, assuring standards of security, safety and humane treatment of prisoners as set forth in applicable administrative rules, developing and monitoring the implementation of operating procedures to carry out the requirement of department of policy directives; and interacting with the “external environment” (i.e., news media, representatives of the executive and legislative branches of state government, the judiciary, etc.). This position also directs implementation of the mission, the visions and goals of the department and the facility through an administrative structure of a Deputy Warden, Captains, and other supervisory staff. He/she works with various labor organizations to resolve problems, conducts disciplinary conferences, and initiates disciplinary action as appropriate for rule violations or directs staff to take corrective action for performance problems. The Warden also oversees the expenditure of the facility budget, assuring the operation within the allotted allocations.
Interested individuals can apply here.
6. On behalf of the Michigan Department of Corrections I am sharing a job opportunity within the MDOC to share with your organizations and memberships.
This position serves as the Deputy Warden at the Marquette Branch Prison (MBP). Acts as the Warden’s surrogate in their absence when assigned. Develops and oversees budgets for assigned areas of control; revises and enforces procedures for security and effective emergency/disaster response preparedness; assures required rounds and inspections of buildings, grounds, security equipment, sanitation, fire/safety systems are completed; responds to prisoner grievances and litigation; assures appropriate security classification and program classification placement of prisoners; assures that standards for the humane treatment of prisoners as set forth in applicable administrative rules, policy and procedure are satisfied; maintains effective labor/management relationships in accordance with bargaining unit contracts and agreements, assures that fair and consistent employee performance and disciplinary investigation measures are enacted to appropriately enforce employee work rules. Works closely with Health Services and Mental Health services to ensure the physical and mental well-being of prisoners. Maintains effective relationships with other facility departments, other correctional facilities, MDOC administration, outside agencies and the public. Serves as on-call administrator as assigned.
Interested individuals can apply here.
7. On behalf of the Michigan Department of Corrections, I am sharing a job opportunity within the MDOC to share with your organizations and memberships. This position serves as the State Office Administrator for the Budgets and Operations Administration for the Michigan Department of Corrections. This position functions as Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) department-wide Training Administrator. This position is responsible for the management and administration of the Department’s Office of Training and Recruitment and the Green Oaks Training and Professional Development Center, which includes a 180-bed dormitory and a gun range. This position is responsible for the direction and oversight of all new employee and in-service training, recruitment and hiring of all new Corrections Officers, and the overall recruitment for positions in the Department. The position also serves as the Executive Secretary to the Michigan Correctional Officers Training Council, and the Department’s representative on various other training councils and committees. The position directs and supervises the Training Division Support, In-Service, New Employee, Recruitment and Ordnance Sections.
There is one position available in Lansing, MI.
Interested individuals can apply here.
8. On behalf of the Michigan Department of Corrections I am sharing a job opportunity within the MDOC to share with your organizations and memberships.
This position serves as the Warden at the Central Michigan Correctional Facility. Duties include development and oversight; organizing and enforcing procedure and policy for security; assuring the regular inspection of all buildings, grounds, security equipment, firefighting equipment and maintenance equipment; responding to prisoner grievances at Step II; assuring the appropriate security and program classification of prisoners, assuring standards of security, safety and humane treatment of prisoners as set forth in applicable administrative rules, developing and monitoring the implementation of operating procedures to carry out the requirement of department of policy directives; and interacting with the “external environment” (i.e., news media, representatives of the executive and legislative branches of state government, the judiciary, etc.). This position also directs implementation of the mission, the visions and goals of the department and the facility through an administrative structure of a Deputy Warden, Captains, and other supervisory staff. He/she works with various labor organizations to resolve problems, conducts disciplinary conferences, and initiates disciplinary action as appropriate for rule violations or directs staff to take corrective action for performance problems. The Warden also oversees the expenditure of the facility budget, assuring the operation within the allotted allocations.
Interested individuals can apply here.