Assistant Superintendent, Correctional Institution Manager 3 (Wilsonville)

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, [email protected]