Correctional Officer

State of Oklahoma; Pittsburg (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided

Meals provided

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Corrections is recruiting for Correctional Security Officers for multiple positions located across the State of Oklahoma.

Applicants must attend an 8-week live-in academy in Oklahoma City and return home on weekends during the academy. Lodging and meals are provided, with academy start date January 4, 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to attend an 8-week live-in academy in Oklahoma City.
• Return home on weekends during the academy and then work at the assigned facility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security, control and custody of inmates in state correctional facilities.

Job description

Job Posting End Date

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Job Posting Title

Correctional Officer

Agency

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization

DOC Empl Develop/Academy

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

• Correctional Officer: $44,680.90
• Corporal: $46,924.80

Job Description

Oklahoma Department of Corrections is recruiting for Correctional Security Officers for multiple positions located across the State of Oklahoma.

Applicants must be willing to attend an 8-week live-in academy in Oklahoma City from Sunday 6:00 PM through Thursday 6:00 PM and return home on the weekends.

Applicants will work at their selected facility with a Field Training Officer until the academy begins.

Academy Start Date: January 4, 2027

Lodging and meals are provided.

Facility assignments are determined based on the facility or county preferences listed in your initial application.

LOCATION

Positions located at all facilities across the state.

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;