Correctional Security Officer — 8-Week Academy

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (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 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. Academy Start Date: January 4, 2027.

Lodging and meals are provided. Applicants will work at their selected facility with a Field Training Officer until the academy begins.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience requirements include minimum age 20 and either 30 semester hours or a high school diploma/GED plus department-approved training.
• Ability to follow post orders and maintain discipline; report writing.
• Knowledge of safety, security procedures and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides security and supervision to inmates in various situations and posts.
• Patrols yards, cells, corridors and work areas to monitor inmate activity and ensure order.
• Maintains security during meals, recreation and programs; documents incidents.
• Operates security equipment and conducts inmate counts and searches for contraband.

Skills

Security

Inmate supervision

Report writing

Firearm proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

30 semester hours

Job description

Oklahoma Department of Corrections is recruiting 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. Academy Start Date: January 4, 2027.

Lodging and meals are provided. Applicants will work at their selected facility with a Field Training Officer until the academy begins.