Correctional Activities Officer I

okgov; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections at the Oklahoma State Reformatory is seeking a Correctional Activities Officer I to plan, organize, and conduct inmate leisure-time and physical education activities, ensuring programs run smoothly and safely.

This on-site, full-time position requires knowledge of recreational and athletic activities, the ability to supervise inmates, maintain equipment, and enforce safety standards while promoting orderly, constructive recreation for inmates and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with substitutions as described.
• One year of recreational coaching, organized sports or instruction for each year of 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and conduct leisure-time and physical education activities for inmates.
• Supervise inmates during scheduled activities and ensure equipment and materials are in place.
• Handle procurement, inventory, and maintenance of equipment; enforce safety standards.

Skills

Recreational activities

Athletic activities

First aid

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Posting Title

Correctional Activities Officer I

Agency: 131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization: DOC Oklahoma State Reformatory

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

Location

Oklahoma State Reformatory

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 .