On-Call Inmate Program Tech

Job Description

Job Description

On-Call Inmate Program Technician

SALARY: $22.10/hr

CLOSING: 06/30/2026

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Inmate Programs Technician position was established to ensure the ongoing task of assisting, coordinating, and implementing the inmate programs, along with the director of said programs, is carried out in a timely and professional manner. This position shall be responsible for general clerical duties in the reception area of the jail; coordination of inmate visiting within the jail and responsible for performing control room duties for the Umatilla County Criminal Justice Center under the supervision of the Corporals, Shift Sergeants, Jail Lieutenant and Jail Administrator.

REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to obtain LEDS certification.
• Must possess excellent typing and computer skills.
• Operate miscellaneous office equipment.
• Be a highly organized and self-motivated individual.
• Prior experience working with confidential information.
• Excellent verbal/written communication
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public.
• This position requires direct and indirect contact with convicted felons.
• Ability to perform as a team member.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Position work site is ADA exempt.
• An employee must be able to work upstairs and use a 15' ladder.
• Must possess knowledge to operate a control panel.
• Knowledge to operate and communicate on a police radio.
• Good communications both orally and in writing.
• Must be observant and have the ability to make response decisions under low, medium and high stress situations.
• Must be multi-task orientated individual.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Must be possess a valid driver's license.

Use of Umatilla County application is MANDATORY and must be submitted via our online portal at Anyone who qualifies for Veterans' Preference in Public Employment provided for in OAR 839-006-0435; please include proper certification (OAR 839-006-0465) with your application. Any applicant with a disability who needs reasonable accommodation in any step of the application or hiring process to assist or to demonstrate qualifications or to perform the essential functions of the job for which the applicant is applying should inform the Human Resources Department.

Umatilla County provides employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants, without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other status protected by applicable Federal, Oregon, or Local Law.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER