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Occupational Report for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Correctional Officers (33-1011) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

Employment Outlook for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Correctional Officers
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.

Reasonable, but limited, employment opportunities exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Correctional Officers There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Correctional Officers No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Correctional Officers
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $24.88 $27.84 $32.18 $37.57 $41.67 $32.71 $68,024
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 30.04 33.77 37.13 40.46 44.85 36.73 76,394
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 18.86 23.09 27.42 30.96 38.07 27.81 57,854
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Correctional Officers
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 317 349 32 10.1% 3 10 13
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 87 94 7 8.0% 1 3 3
Multnomah / Washington 52 55 3 5.8% 0 2 2
Morrow / Umatilla 46 52 6 13.0% 1 1 2
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 32 36 4 12.5% 0 1 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 28 33 5 17.9% 1 1 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 16 18 2 12.5% 0 1 1
Clackamas 14 15 1 7.1% 0 0 1
Klamath / Lake 12 11 -1 -8.3% 0 0 0
Lane 9 9 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 7 9 2 28.6% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 7 9 2 28.6% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 6 19 13 216.7% 1 0 2

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Correctional Officers
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 317
Total, All Industries Federal 15
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 15
Total, All Industries State 140
Public Administration State 140
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities State 140
Total, All Industries Local 160
Public Administration Local 160
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 160
Educational Requirements for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Correctional Officers Workers must have related work experience to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Correctional Officers
  • Administer Public Policies And Laws
  • Administer Rites
  • Apply Appropriate Physical Restraint
  • Apply Arrest, Search And Seizure Law
  • Apply Emergency Management Principles
  • Apply Intervention Techniques
  • Apply Mediation Techniques
  • Communicate Details Concisely And Consistently
  • Conduct Employment Interviews
  • Conduct Legal Searches
  • Coordinate Employee Continuing Education Programs
  • Develop Staffing Plan
  • Enforce Laws, Ordinances And Regulations
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Guard Prisoners In Correctional Institutions
  • Hire And Dismiss Employees
  • Impose Restrictions
  • Investigate And Resolve Customer Problems
  • Maintain Prisoner And Inmate Separateness
  • Manage Personnel And Human Resources
  • Monitor Inmate Activity
  • Operate Two-Way Radio
  • Operate Two-Way Radio In Law Enforcement, Fire Or Emergency Setting
  • Perform Cpr
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Provide First Aid
  • Provide Formal Training To Employees
  • Purchase Equipment And Supplies
  • Reach Conclusions Quickly In Law Enforcement Situations
  • Recognize Public Safety Hazards
  • Resolve Conflicts
  • Resolve Personnel Problems And Grievances
  • Schedule Work Hours
  • Supervise Employees
  • Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
  • Use Appropriate Physical Response In Law Enforcement Situations
  • Use Law Enforcement Methods And Procedures
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Correctional Officers The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
Western Oregon University
345 N Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361
Phone: (503) 838-8000
Programs of Training:
Rogue Community College
3345 Redwood Hwy
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Phone: (541) 956-7500
Programs of Training:
Clackamas Community College
19600 South Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: (503) 657-6958
Programs of Training:
Lane Community College
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
Phone: (541) 463-3000
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Correctional Officers These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Lane Community College
Tillamook Bay Community College
Umpqua Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for First-Line Supervisors/Managers Of Correctional Officers matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Supervisors And Managers Of Police And Detectives 54%
Supervisors And Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other 43%
Correctional Officers 38%
Supervisors And Managers Of Fire Fighting And Prevention Workers 36%
Police And Sheriff'S Patrol Officers 28%
Animal Control Workers 27%
Transit And Railroad Police 27%
Fish And Game Wardens 26%
Detectives And Criminal Investigators 25%
Gaming Supervisors 24%