Correctional Officer

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS is seeking a dedicated Correctional Officer to maintain security and custody of inmates at the transport unit. You will patrol, supervise, escort inmates, and enforce post orders in a state facility environment.

Position is full-time with a fixed salary of $44,680.90 and non-negotiable terms. Thorough training and adherence to safety protocols are essential to perform effectively.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of English usage and basic math.
• Reporting-writing skills and firearms handling.
• Understanding restraint methods and self-defence techniques.
• Ability to evaluate situations and act quickly in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provides security and supervision to inmates in a variety of situations and activities.
• Maintains security of an assigned area or post and responds to emergencies.
• Escorts inmates to work sites.
• Inspects living areas for contraband and reports incidents.
• Operates security equipment and conducts inmate counts.
• Prepares written documentation and reports on inmate behavior and movement.

Skills

Inmate supervision

Emergency response

Security procedures

Post order interpretation

Job description

Job Posting Title

Correctional Officer

Agency

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization

DOC Transport/OU Med Center

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.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Correctional Officer: $44,680.90

Corporal: $46,924.80

Salary is non-negotiable

Job Description

Location

Transport/OUMSU

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities related to maintaining the security, control and custody of inmates in a state adult correctional facility.

Typical Functions

• Provides security and supervision to inmates in a variety of situations and activities.
• Maintains security of an assigned area or post and responds to emergencies.
• Provides security and supervision over inmate work crews.
• Escorts inmates to work sites.
• Inventories and controls all equipment, weapons, tools, caustics, and keys.
• Patrols yards, grounds, cell houses, corridors, dormitories, and work areas on an assigned shift.
• Observes activities and movements of inmates.
• Manages inmate conduct, work, and discipline.
• Maintains order and discipline in programs and during meals and recreation periods.
• Inspects living areas, facilities, and work locations for unauthorized objects, materials, and contraband; makes reports on all incidents.
• Operates manually or electronically controlled security equipment maintaining controlled movement of inmates, staff, and the public.
• Conducts inmate counts.
• Performs searches of inmates and living quarters for contraband.
• Enforces institutional rules and regulations.
• Maintains security of various assigned areas involving long periods of sitting, standing, and/or walking.
• Prepares written documentation and reports concerning inmate behavior, status, and movement.

Level Descriptor

Correctional Officer

At this level employees are assigned responsibilities involving routine duties as a first-level trained security officer in the security, control, and custody of inmates in a state adult correctional center after completion of all statutory training requirements and job orientation. This will include the supervision of inmates in a wide variety of situations and activities, which may include supervising inmate work crews at work sites as well as patrolling yards, cell houses, grounds, and other areas to control the movements, conduct, work and discipline of inmates. Employees at this level are responsible for interpreting and executing post orders.

Corporal

At this level, employees are assigned responsibilities involving routine duties in the security, control, and custody of inmates in a state adult correctional center after completion of all statutory training requirements and job orientation, and one year of experience as a correctional officer. This will include the supervision of inmates in a wide variety of situations and activities, which may include supervising inmate work crews at work sites as well as patrolling yards, cell houses, grounds, and other areas to control the movements, conduct, work and discipline of inmates. Employees at this level are responsible for interpreting and executing post orders, and will have knowledge of policies, procedures, and field memorandums. At this career level, employees will begin to gain the knowledge, training, and experience required for promotion to the next level.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

Correctional Officer

Knowledge, skills and abilities required at this level include knowledge of the fundamentals of English usage; of basic math; of reporting writing; of the use and care of firearms; of proper restraint methods and techniques; and of self-defense methods. Ability is required to evaluate situations and adopt effective courses of action; to exercise alertness and be able to act quickly and effectively in an emergency situation; to follow oral and written instructions; to gather and organize facts and complete clear, concise reports; to communicate effectively; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Corporal

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required at this level include knowledge of the fundamentals of English usage; of basic math; of reporting writing; of the use and care of firearms; of proper restraint methods and techniques; of self-defense methods; of the methods and objectives of discipline required for inmates under restraint; and of the psychology of inmate behavior. Ability is required to evaluate situations and adopt effective courses of action; to exercise alertness and be able to act quickly and effectively in an emergency situation; to follow oral and written instructions; to gather and organize facts and complete clear, concise reports; to communicate effectively;