Corrections Security Captain: Lead Shift Ops

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma's Department of Corrections seeks a Captain at Joseph Harp Correctional Center to oversee a correctional security shift and supervise security staff in a medium/maximum facility.

The role coordinates security operations, riot and escape procedures, inmate counts, and staff scheduling while ensuring adherence to institutional policies. Requires extensive knowledge of supervision, firearms safety, and incident reporting.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in correctional or security work.
• Thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university; or a high school diploma or GED with approved training.
• Must meet age and driver license requirements and pass required trainings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises correctional security functions and activities at an adult facility; may serve as shift supervisor.
• May lead correctional emergency response team; schedules trainings.
• Conducts investigations related to incidents on the shift.
• Coordinates security procedures, inmate counts, searches for contraband and escape materials.
• Prepares work schedules and keeps records on staff and residents.
• Inspects staff and posts; prepares administrative reports on shift operations.
• Liaises with local law enforcement; coordinates court appearances.
• Participates in setting institutional policies and procedures.

Skills

Supervisory methods

Staff scheduling

Discipline of inmates

Inmate psychology

Firearms handling

English usage

Report writing

Prison management

Education

Diploma or GED + 30 college hours

Four years correctional/security experience

Job description

State of Oklahoma's Department of Corrections seeks a Captain at Joseph Harp Correctional Center to oversee a correctional security shift and supervise security staff in a medium/maximum facility.

The role coordinates security operations, riot and escape procedures, inmate counts, and staff scheduling while ensuring adherence to institutional policies. Requires extensive knowledge of supervision, firearms safety, and incident reporting.