Correctional Security Officer — Live-In Academy

State of Oklahoma; Osage (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; 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 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. Facility assignments are determined based on the facility or county preferences listed in your initial application.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience requirements include a high school diploma or 30 college hours, or equivalent training.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to travel may be required.
• Satisfactory completion of testing and physical examinations as specified by the Department.

Responsibilities

• Provides security and supervision to inmates and maintains post security.
• Supervises inmate work crews, escorts inmates to work sites, and inventories equipment.
• Patrols facilities, observes inmate activity, and enforces rules and discipline.
• Operates security equipment and conducts inmate counts and searches for contraband.
• Prepares reports on inmate behavior, status, and movements and participates in response to incidents.

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.

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.