Correctional Activities Officer I

State-of-Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma's Department of Corrections at the Oklahoma State Reformatory seeks a Correctional Activities Officer I to organize and lead leisure-time and physical education activities for inmates.

You will supervise events, manage equipment, ensure safety, and coordinate maintenance. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required, with on-site work in a correctional facility. This role emphasizes supervision and emergency response within a structured environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or substitution with related experience.
• Experience in recreational coaching or instruction preferred.
• Ability to supervise and train groups in a correctional setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct leisure-time and fitness activities for inmates.
• Supervise events and ensure equipment and safety standards.
• Procure, inventory, and maintain sports gear and facilities.
• Instruct inmates in equipment care and activity participation.

Skills

Leisure-time activities planning

Inmate supervision

First aid

Equipment maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Job Posting TitleCorrectional Activities Officer IAgency131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONSSupervisory OrganizationDOC Oklahoma State ReformatoryJob Posting End DateRefer 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-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensation$38,328.16Job DescriptionLocationOklahoma State ReformatoryBasic PurposePositions 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 DescriptorThis 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 CompetenciesKnowledge, 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 ExperienceEducation 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 EmploymentThe 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 .If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:Agency Contact