Correctional Security Manager I

State-of-Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-Oklahoma is seeking a Correctional Security Manager I at Enid Community Corrections Center to oversee security operations on a assigned shift. You may serve as shift supervisor or chief of security and direct a security team within a state adult facility.

The role requires coordination of security, riot and escape procedures, inmate counts, and investigations; plus scheduling, record-keeping, and liaison with local law enforcement.

Qualifications

• Experience in correctional or security work is required.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate security operations.
• Knowledge of inmate behavior and security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises correctional security functions on an assigned shift.
• May serve as shift supervisor or chief of security for a facility.
• May lead the Correctional Emergency Response Team; schedules training.
• Conducts investigations of incidents that occur during shifts.
• Coordinates security, riot and escape procedures and inmate counts.
• Prepares daily work schedules and maintains records on staff and residents.
• Inspects staff for proper attire and fitness for duty; inspects posts.
• Acts as liaison to local law enforcement and coordinates court appearances.
• Participates in institutional policy development and implementation.

Skills

Supervisory methods

Staffing patterns

Discipline handling

Inmate behavior psychology

Firearms proficiency

Restraint techniques

English usage

Math basics

Report writing

Emergency response coordination

Education

Three years of correctional or security experience

High school diploma or 30 college hours

Job description

Job Posting TitleCorrectional Security Manager IAgency131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONSSupervisory OrganizationDOC Enid CCCJob Posting End DateRefer 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-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensation$53,268.80Job DescriptionBasic Purpose :Positions in this job family are assigned responsibility involving the coordination, supervision and direction of a correctional security program in a state adult correctional facility.Typical Functions :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.Serves as member of the administrative institutional staff; participates in the formulation of institutional policies, rules and regulations.Level Descriptor :At this level employees serve as a correctional security lieutenant with primary responsibilities for the security operations on an assigned shift or unit within a minimum security facility or hospital security unit with responsibility for the supervision of first level supervisors who are responsible for individual units or activities on the assigned shift and coordination of all shift functions and operations. This level may also include supervisors of special units in a medium/maximum security facility such as a central control room, a gun gang crew, the house supervisor of a detention or restrictive housing or mental health unit and similar functions or may serve as the team commander of the Correctional Emergency Response Team.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies :Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques; of staffing patterns and scheduling the distribution of staff and work assignments; of methods and objectives of discipline required for inmates under restraint; of the psychology of inmate behavior; of the use and care of firearms; of proper restraint methods and techniques; of the fundamentals of English usage; of basic math; and of report writing techniques.Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to follow oral and written instructions; to gather and organize facts and complete clear, concise reports; to quickly evaluate a situation and adopt an effective course of action; to exercise alertness and be able to act quickly in an emergency; to effectively communicate security techniques; to maintain proficiency in firearms; and to assess and manage conflict resolutions within the inmate population.Education and Experience :Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of three years of experience in correctional or security work for a government agency or private corrections agency and the following statutory requirements of Title 57, O.S. Section 510: a. The minimum age for service shall be twenty (20) years of age. The Director shall have the authority to establish the maximum age for correctional officers entering service and b. possession of thirty (30) semester hours from an accredited college or university; or possession of a high school diploma acquired from an accredited high school or GED equivalent testing program and graduation from a training course conducted by or approved by the Department and certified by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training either prior to employment or during the first six (6) months of employment.Note: Successful completion of the GED test is based upon standards established by the Oklahoma Department of Education.Special Requirements :Per 57 O.S. 510 applicants/employees in this job family shall be subject to the following additional requirements: (a) be of good moral character; (b) before going on duty alone, satisfactory completion of an adequate training program for correctional officers and guards, as prescribed and approved by the State Board of Corrections; and (c) satisfactory completion of a physical in keeping with the conditions of the job description on an annual basis and along the guidelines as established by the Department of Corrections.Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment in order to perform necessary travel.Applicants will be subject to drug testing.Applicants must be willing and able to work any assigned shift or day of the week.NOTE: Employees in this job classification may be designated as peace officers by the Director and required to meet the training and screening requirements conducted by the Department and certified by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training. (57 O.S. 510)No person who has received a verdict of guilty or pled guilty or nolo contendere to any offense required to register pursuant to the Sex Offenders Registration Act is eligible for employment as a peace officer. (57 O.S. 589.C)No person who has been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude who has not received a full pardon from the proper agency is eligible for employment as a peace officer. (70 O.S. 3311)No person who has been convicted of a nonviolent felony and who has not received a full pardon from the proper authority, or who has been convicted of any other felony offense, is eligible for employment in this job classification. (21 O.S. 1283.B)No person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, who has not been pardoned for, or had the conviction expunged or set aside, or is subject to a court order that restrains the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or the partners’ child or engaging in other conduct that would place an intimate partner or the partners’ child in reasonable fear of bodily injury and includes a finding that the person is a credible threat; or who has been dishonorably discharged from any branch of the armed services is eligible for employment in this job classification. (18 U.S.C. 922)The Department of Corrections has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S. § 427.8Additional Job Description :Enid Community Corrections CenterEqual Opportunity EmploymentThe 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 .If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:Agency Contact