Correctional Activities Officer I

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

Job summary

STATE OF OKLAHOMA seeks an Correctional Activities Officer I to plan and conduct leisure-time and physical education activities for inmates at a state correctional facility. The role includes supervising activities, ensuring equipment readiness, and maintaining safety protocols.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with on-site duties and no remote work eligibility. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of sports fundamentals and incident response, working within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of recreational coaching or instruction for each year of the required education.
• Knowledge of recreational, athletic and group work principles and techniques.
• Ability to supervise and instruct inmates and conduct activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and conduct leisure-time and physical education activities for inmates.
• Supervise inmates during activities and maintain order and safety.
• Procure, inventory and maintain equipment and supplies for recreational activities.
• Instruct inmates in equipment care and use; oversee related job assignments.

Skills

Recreational activities

Group supervision

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

First aid

Job description

Job Posting TitleCorrectional Activities Officer IAgency131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONSSupervisory OrganizationCJSCCJob 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$38,328.16 - This salary is non-negotiable.Job DescriptionLocation:Chief James Smith Correctional CenterBasic 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 FunctionsPlans, 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