Correctional Activities Officer II

State of Oklahoma; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma, Department of Corrections, Eddie Warrior Correctional Center seeks an experienced Correctional Activities Officer II to oversee inmate recreation and physical education programs on-site.

Responsibilities include planning, organizing, and supervising leisure-time activities, maintaining equipment inventories, and ensuring safety standards are followed while promoting positive inmate development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in group physical education, recreational therapy or closely related work.
• Equivalents may substitute one year of recreational coaching or instruction for each year of education.
• Equivalents may substitute one year of correctional or security work for each year of education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and conduct various leisure-time and physical education activities for inmates.
• Supervise equipment prep, maintenance, and inventory for activities.
• Maintain order and discipline during activities and supervise inmates.
• Oversee evaluation of inmates and staff when required.

Skills

Supervision

Organizational skills

First aid

Education

Bachelor's degree

Two years of related experience

Job description

Job Posting Title
Correctional Activities Officer II

Agency
131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization
DOC EWCC

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
$46,664.80 - This salary is non-negotiable.

Job Description

Location:

Eddie Warrior 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 leadership level where employees are assigned responsibility for the supervision of others in planning, organizing and conducting correctional activities programs in a state correctional facility. This includes assigning and reviewing work, providing training, employee development, performance appraisal and related administrative tasks.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience in group physical education, recreational therapy or closely related work;

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.

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; of first aid techniques; of physical education and its value in correctional programs; and of the principles and practices of effective supervision. Ability is required to conduct group activities; to supervise and instruct; to judge a situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action; to act quickly and effectively in an emergency situation; to encourage interest in the positive improvement and development of socially maladjusted persons, both physically and mentally; to give individual and group instructions in a variety of group athletic and leisure-time activities; and to create and supervise leisure time activities/physical education programs.

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 .