Sergeant

Oklahoma AG; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections invites applications for a Sergeant at Jess Dunn Correctional Center. This full-time, on-site leadership role provides security, supervision, and control of inmates across multiple posts and programs.

You will patrol facilities, supervise inmate crews, conduct counts and searches, and prepare reports. Applicants must meet statutory education and experience requirements, pass drug testing, and be willing to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Must meet statutory age and education requirements (20+ years; 30 college hours or GED with approved training).
• Minimum two years of experience in correctional or security work for a governmental or private agency.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel as needed.
• Must pass physical fitness and drug testing.
• Willing to work any shift, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provides security and supervision to inmates in various situations and posts.
• Patrols yards, facilities, and living areas to monitor inmate behavior and movements.
• Conducts inmate counts and searches for contraband.
• Prepares written reports on inmate behavior and incidents.
• Operates security equipment and oversees inmate work crews.
• Responds to riots, fires, and emergencies.

Skills

Security procedures

Inmate supervision

Report writing

Firearms handling

Emergency response

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

30 college hours or equivalent

Correctional officer training certification

Job description

## SergeantApply: Muskogee County: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 3, 2026 (12 days left to apply): JR65544**Job Posting Title**Sergeant**Agency**131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS**Supervisory Organization**DOC JDCC**Job Posting End Date**Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.**Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)****Full/Part-Time**Full time**Job Type**Regular**Compensation**$49,358.40 - This salary is non-negotiable.**Job Description**# **Location:**Jess Dunn Correctional CenterBasic PurposePositions in this job family are assigned responsibilities related to maintaining the security, control and custody of inmates in a state adult correctional facility.Typical Functions**:*** Provides security and supervision to inmates in a variety of situations and activities; maintain security of an assigned area or post.* Provides security and supervision over inmate work crews; escorts inmates to work sites; inventories and controls all equipment, weapons, tools and keys.* Patrols yards, grounds, cell houses, corridors, dormitories and work areas on an assigned shift; observes activities and movements of inmates; manages inmate conduct, work and discipline.* Maintains order and discipline in programs and during meals and recreation periods; inspects living areas, facilities and work locations for unauthorized objects or materials; makes reports on incidents.* Operates manually or electronically controlled security equipment maintaining controlled movement of inmates, staff and the public.* Conducts inmate counts; performs searches of inmates and living quarters for contraband; enforces institutional rules and regulations.* Prepares written documentation and reports concerning inmate behavior, status and movement.* Participates on escape and apprehension teams; responds to riots and fires.Level Descriptor**:**This is the leadership level where employees are assigned responsibilities as a correctional security sergeant to include such duties as serving as a team leader or a lead worker and may also be responsible for providing training, assigning work and other related duties. Employees assigned to this level that are working within an institution may be charged with independently performing a specialized function requiring a high degree of judgment and skill such as an inmate public work crew officer, gun gang officer, K-9 unit officer, transportation officer, restricted housing unit officer, key and tool officer, control room officer, visiting room officer, gate officer, activities officer, hospital security posts or armory officer.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies**:**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the fundamentals of English usage; of basic math; of reporting writing; of the use and care of firearms; of proper restraint methods and techniques; of self-defense methods; of the methods and objectives of discipline required for inmates under restraint; and of the psychology of inmate behavior. Ability is required to evaluate situations and adopt effective courses of action; to exercise alertness and be able to act quickly and effectively in an emergency situation; to follow oral and written instructions; to gather and organize facts and complete clear, concise reports; to communicate effectively; to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to maintain proficiency with firearms; and to assess and manage conflicts within the inmate population.Education and Experience**:**Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of the statutory requirements contained in Title 57 O.S., Section 510.A.2: “a. The minimum age for service shall be twenty (20) years of age. The Director shall have the authority to establish the maximum age for correctional officers entering service and b. possession of thirty (30) semester hours from an accredited college or university; or possession of a high school diploma acquired from an accredited high school or GED equivalent testing program and graduation from a training course conducted by or approved by the Department and certified by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training either prior to employment or during the first six (6) months of employment....” plus twenty-four months of experience in correctional or security work for a governmental agency or private corrections agency. NOTE: Successful completion of the GED test is based upon standards established by the Oklahoma Department of Education.Special Requirements**:**Per 57 OS 510 applicants/employees in this job family shall be subject to the following additional requirements: c. satisfactory completion of minimum testing or professional evaluation through the Merit System of Personnel Administration to determine the fitness of the individual to serve in the position. Written evaluations shall be submitted to the Department of Corrections; andd. satisfactory completion of physical in keeping with the conditions of the job description on an annual basis and along the guidelines as established by the Department of Corrections;Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment in order to perform necessary travel.Applicants will be subject to drug testing.Applicants must be willing and able to work any assigned shift or day of the week, and additional shifts as required.NOTE: Employees in this job classification may be designated as peace officers by the Director and required to meet the training and screening requirements conducted by the Department and certified by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training. (57 O.S. 510) Training will include physical conditioning, self-defense tactics, and receipt of an application of oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray.No person who has received a verdict of guilty or pled guilty or nolo contendere to any offense required to register pursuant to the Sex Offenders Registration Act is eligible for employment as a peace officer. (57 O.S. 589.C)This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work.