Corrections Security Sergeant - Inmate Supervision Lead

State of Oklahoma; Colorado; On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Corrections in Enid is seeking a Sergeant to lead security operations at Enid Community Correctional Center. The role focuses on supervising inmate movements, maintaining order, and ensuring safety during programs and meals.

This leadership position requires knowledge of English usage, basic math, report writing, and firearms handling, with mandatory training and physical fitness. Applicants must meet statutory education requirements and be willing to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience requirements described by statute: high school diploma or GED and 30 college hours or equivalent.
• Minimum age 20; 24 months of correctional or security experience.
• Satisfactory testing/evaluation and annual physical per agency guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provides security and supervision to inmates in various situations and posts.
• Maintains order and discipline in programs, meals, and recreation.
• Operates security equipment and conducts inmate counts and searches.
• Prepares reports on inmate behavior, status and movement.
• Responds to riots, fires and emergencies.

Skills

English basics

Basic math

Report writing

Firearms knowledge

Self-defense

Inmate discipline

Emergency response

Conflict management

Education

High school diploma or GED

30 semester hours college credit

Job description

Oklahoma Department of Corrections in Enid is seeking a Sergeant to lead security operations at Enid Community Correctional Center. The role focuses on supervising inmate movements, maintaining order, and ensuring safety during programs and meals.

This leadership position requires knowledge of English usage, basic math, report writing, and firearms handling, with mandatory training and physical fitness. Applicants must meet statutory education requirements and be willing to work varied shifts.