Central Distribution Center – Salem, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

The Oregon Department of Corrections is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Supply Specialist 2 to join our Distribution Services team. This role plays a vital part in maintaining the flow of essential materials that support institutional operations and the daily needs of adults in custody (AICs). If you enjoy logistical problem‑solving, hands‑on warehouse work, and maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment, this position offers a rewarding challenge and a chance to serve your community.

About the Job – Your Role

In this role, you will oversee and coordinate daily warehouse and commissary operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supply & Inventory Management: Order, receive, store, issue, and track a wide range of supplies – including food, clothing, sanitation items, maintenance materials, and commissary product using advanced systems like AFAMIS and ELITE.

• Computerized & Physical Inventory Control: Conduct regular cycle counts, annual inventories, and special audits to ensure accuracy, accountability, and compliance with DOC standards.

• AIC Order Processing & Commissary Support: Oversee AIC work crews who fill commissary orders. Verify item accuracy, ensure trust account sufficiency, and deliver completed orders within the institution.

• Warehouse Operations & Supervision: Lead AIC workers in fulfilling supply requests, preparing shipments, rotating stock, loading and unloading deliveries, and maintaining clean, safe work areas. Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and delivery vehicles.

• Customer & Vendor Interaction: Communicate regularly with staff, vendors, freight companies, purchasing agents, and other DOC units to resolve order discrepancies, coordinate deliveries, and maintain business continuity.

• Safety & Security: Promote safe warehouse practices, report concerns, maintain compliance with DOC policies, and supervise AIC workers in accordance with security protocols.

• Cross‑Training & Backup Support: You will be cross trained to support both Commissary and Warehouse operations as needed.

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of stocking, storeroom or warehouse experience which included purchasing a variety of supplies, equipment or materials, maintaining inventory records, and shipping and receiving materials and equipment.

Requested Skills

• Skilled in AFAMIS, ELITE, or similar inventory systems, with strong computer skills and proficiency in email, Word, and Excel.

• Prior warehouse or commissary experience in a correctional or secure facility.

• Experience assigning tasks, overseeing staff, ensuring accurate completion of work and training work crews.

• Strong troubleshooting skills related to shipments, vendor issues, and inventory discrepancies.

• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.

• Proven ability to maintain accurate records and follow audit‑ready procedures.

• Strong communication skills when working with vendors, staff, and customers.

• Physical ability to perform daily heavy lifting and load/unload shipments, including during inclement weather.

• Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

Application Information

• In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.

• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.

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• As part of our selection process, we may require additional assessment stages, such as written exercises, to further evaluate candidates’ qualifications. Meaningful participation in these exercises is required for all applicants moving forward in the process. Failure to complete the required exercise(s) within the specified timeframe will result in disqualification from consideration. All candidates who successfully complete these screening stages and meet the necessary requirements will advance to the next stage in the selection process.

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Working Conditions

Requires physical ability to perform heavy lifting for short duration on daily basis, load and off-load supply shipments during inclement weather conditions, to work in -20-degree storage unit; operation of equipment unique to warehouse operations (fork lifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, etc.), and subjected to hazards associated in accomplishment of assigned duties at the Distribution Services Warehouses and Commissaries including control and custody of AICs.

Security regulations require skills and knowledge of daily custody and supervision of AICs. Must maintain a general knowledge of security procedures and guidelines. Required reporting of all infractions of security regulations to immediate supervisor or security staff. Achieve maximum compliance in control and accountability of security keys and tools. Prevent the introduction of contraband that could be used by AICs as weapons or provide a means of escape from custody. Based on weekly schedule, transport/escort AICs to and from the CDC and assigned institution.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance

• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays

• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components

• Optional short and long-term disability

• Term life insurance

• Fully paid retirement program

• Oregon Saving Growth Plan

• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare

• And more

About the Process – What to Expect

• After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.

• Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.

• The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.

• Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.

• Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.

• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.

• A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.

Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

Recruiter: Cynthia Rodriguez, Cynthia.Rodriguez@doc.oregon.gov

Reference Number: REQ-199844

• Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You may lose progress on your application.

• Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours.

• ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

• This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

• This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.