Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI) and Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) have joined resources to hold a one-day recruiting event on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
During this event, corrections professionals will share information about careers including Correctional Officers, Food Service Coordinators, Physical Plant/Maintenance Specialists, Correctional Counselors, Medical Professionals, Mental Health Professionals, and Administrative Support. Refreshments will be offered throughout the day.
Those who come on board at EOCI in Pendleton or TRCI in Umatilla will join a team of 4,500 corrections professionals across the state within the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC).
All attendees will receive assistance with the online application and scheduling for the National Testing Network (NTN) REACT Test for Correctional Officers (with a $35 fee – accepted payment methods are valid credit card, debit card, or prepaid debit card). Participants may register prior to the event online.
Those wishing to attend will need to bring valid photo identification (driver’s license, military ID, or passport). Attendees may not wear clothing that is blue (including denim), camouflage, or suggestive. Cell phones and smartwatches cannot be taken inside the facility. Tours of EOCI will be available.
The event will be held at the Blue Mountain Community College Science Building located at 2411 NW Carden Avenue, in Pendleton. Interested applicants with questions about the recruiting event may call (503) 930-2462.
