Correctional Security Captain — Shift Leader

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Captain position at Joseph Harp Correctional Center in Oklahoma is a full-time, regular role within a state corrections agency. The incumbent coordinates and supervises correctional security functions, can act as shift supervisor or chief of security, and may command emergency response teams as needed.

Responsibilities include training coordination, investigations, inmate search operations, schedule planning, and liaison with local law enforcement.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in correctional or security work for a government agency or private corrections agency.
• Must meet statutory requirements of Title 57, O.S. Section 510: minimum age 20, and either possession of 30 semester hours from an accredited college/university or a high school diploma/GED with completion of an approved Department training course.
• Successful completion of the GED test is based upon standards established by the Oklahoma Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises or directs correctional security functions and activities at an adult correctional facility; may serve as a shift supervisor with responsibility for all assigned units and functions in a large facility or as the chief of security in a smaller facility.
• May serve as commander of a correctional emergency response team; schedules training exercises and coordinates activities.
• Conducts special investigations, particularly concerning incidents that occur during assigned shifts.
• Coordinates and supervises security, riot and escape procedures, including procedures for inmate counts and searches for escape materials and contraband.
• Prepares daily work schedules for security personnel; prepares and maintains appropriate records concerning employees and residents.
• Conducts inspections of assigned staff at beginning of shift to assure proper attire and fitness for duty; makes periodic inspections of posts to assure that they are properly maintained; prepares administrative reports concerning the operation of the shift.
• Acts as liaison to local law enforcement agencies; provides information and file changes; arranges court appearances.
• Sees as a member of the administrative institutional staff; participates in the formulation of institutional policies, rules and regulations.

Job description

Captain position at Joseph Harp Correctional Center in Oklahoma is a full-time, regular role within a state corrections agency. The incumbent coordinates and supervises correctional security functions, can act as shift supervisor or chief of security, and may command emergency response teams as needed.

Responsibilities include training coordination, investigations, inmate search operations, schedule planning, and liaison with local law enforcement.