Correctional Activities Officer II

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; Taft (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS seeks a Correctional Activities Officer II for Eddie Warrior Correctional Center to plan, organize and supervise inmate leisure and physical education programs on-site.

You will oversee events, ensure equipment readiness, maintain order, and coach inmates in sports and fitness activities, contributing to program quality and safety within the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus two years' experience in group physical education or recreational therapy or closely related work.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience allowed.
• Substitution rules: one year coaching/sports/instruction for each year of education; one year correctional/security work for each year.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and conducts leisure-time and physical education activities and intramural sports for inmates.
• Supervises preparation for events and ensures equipment and materials are in place.
• Maintains order and discipline during activities and supervises inmates in recreational activities.
• Manages equipment procurement, inventory and maintenance, and ensures adherence to guidelines and safety standards.
• Instructs inmates in care and maintenance of equipment and facilities; supervises related job tasks.
• May evaluate inmates and staff as part of program oversight.

Skills

Leisure-time activities

Inmate supervision

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience in group physical education

Equivalent education/experience allowed

Job description

Job Title

Correctional Activities Officer II Agency 131

Department

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.

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.

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. To learn more about our state agencies, visit here.

Industries

Government Administration

Worker Size

10,001+ Employees

Headquarters

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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