Corrections Security Captain — Shift Lead

State-of-Oklahoma; South Dakota; On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Security Manager I for Allen Gamble Correctional Center. The role supervises and coordinates a correctional security program within a state adult facility, including emergency response and investigations.

You will oversee shift operations, security procedures, inmate counts and post inspections. Required four years of correctional/security experience, plus education options, and willingness to work any shift.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating and supervising correctional security functions.
• Ability to lead security operations, post inspections and shift management.
• Knowledge of inmate behavior, use of force, and safety protocols.
• Familiar with firearms operation and maintenance and restraint techniques.
• Capable of preparing reports and maintaining records on staff and residents.
• Experience liaising with local law enforcement and court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise correctional security functions and activities.
• Serve as shift supervisor for all assigned units in a medium/maximum facility.
• Coordinate security, riot and escape procedures and inmate counts.
• Prepare schedules and maintain records on staff and residents.
• Conduct staff inspections and ensure posts are properly maintained.
• Act as liaison to local law enforcement and coordinate court appearances.
• Participate in institutional policy formulation and program oversight.

Skills

Supervisory methods

Staffing patterns

Discipline of inmates

Inmate psychology

Firearms proficiency

Restraint techniques

English language

Report writing

Prison management

Education

Four years experience in correctional or security work

High school diploma or GED

30 semester hours college

Job description

Oklahoma Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Security Manager I for Allen Gamble Correctional Center. The role supervises and coordinates a correctional security program within a state adult facility, including emergency response and investigations.

You will oversee shift operations, security procedures, inmate counts and post inspections. Required four years of correctional/security experience, plus education options, and willingness to work any shift.