Correctional Activities Officer I

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS seeks a Correctional Activities Officer I responsible for planning, organizing and conducting leisure-time and physical education activities for inmates at Chief James Smith Correctional Center.

The role requires knowledge of recreational activities, sports fundamentals and first aid; duties include supervising activities, ensuring equipment readiness, and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of recreational, athletic and group work principles.
• Understanding of fundamentals and rules of common sports.
• Ability to conduct group activities and supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and conduct leisure-time and physical education activities for inmates.
• Supervise preparation and ensure equipment and materials are available.
• Maintain order and safety during activities and oversee maintenance of facilities.
• Instruct inmates in equipment care and assess participants; may evaluate inmates and staff.

Skills

Recreational activities

Athletic knowledge

First aid techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience substitution

Job description

Job Posting Title Correctional Activities Officer I Agency 131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Supervisory Organization CJSCC Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation $38,328.16 - This salary is non-negotiable.

Location: Chief James Smith Correctional Center

Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving planning, organizing, directing and conducting individual and group leisure-time and physical education activities for inmates in a state correctional institution or facility.

Typical Functions Plans, organizes and conducts various leisure-time and physical education activities and intramural sports for inmates; supervises preparation for scheduled events and insures that required equipment and other materials are in place. Maintains order and discipline during scheduled activities; supervises inmates in all recreational and related activities. Responsible for the selection, procurement, and inventory of equipment and supplies; accounts for damaged or missing equipment and ensures the scheduling and completion of required maintenance; oversees the use of equipment and supplies in accordance with operating guidelines and safety standards. Instructs inmates in the appropriate care and maintenance of equipment and recreational facilities; supervises inmates in the completion of related job assignments. May be responsible for the evaluation of inmates and staff.

Level Descriptor This is the career level where employees are assigned responsibilities at the full performance level for planning and conducting a variety of physical education and recreational activities at a state correctional facility. This may include providing training and guidance to inmates, recreation workers or others in preparing for and administering assigned activities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of recreational, athletic and group work principles and techniques; of the fundamentals and rules of common sports; and of first aid techniques. Ability is required to conduct group activities; to supervise and instruct; to judge a situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action; and to act quickly and effectively in an emergency situation.

Education and Experience Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of recreational coaching, organized sports or instruction for each year of the required education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of correctional or security work for each year of the required education with a maximum substitution of two years.

This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work.

Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Agency Contact Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between.

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