Correctional Activities Officer I

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; Granite (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS is seeking a Correctional Activities Officer I to plan, organize, direct and conduct inmate leisure-time and physical education activities at the Oklahoma State Reformatory.

The role involves supervising inmates during activities, ensuring equipment and facilities are safe, handling procurement and inventory, and providing instruction on equipment care. Education requirement includes a bachelor’s degree or equivalent; on-site, with no remote work.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of recreational, athletic and group work principles.
• Ability to supervise and instruct groups.
• Knowledge of first aid techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and conducts various leisure-time and physical education activities and intramural sports for inmates.
• Maintains order and discipline during activities and supervises inmates.
• Procures and inventories equipment and supplies; ensures maintenance and safety guidelines are followed.
• Instructs inmates in care and maintenance of equipment and facilities; supervises related job tasks.
• May evaluate inmates and staff as part of responsibilities.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title

Correctional Activities Officer I

Employment Information

Agency 131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Supervisory Organization DOC Oklahoma State Reformatory

Job Type: Regular

Contract: Full time

Compensation: $38,328.16

Location: Oklahoma State Reformatory

Estimated Appointment End Date: (Continuous if Blank)

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Job Description

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

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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