Sergeant

okgov; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Corrections is seeking a Sergeant to oversee security and custody in a state correctional facility. Responsibilities include supervising inmates, managing movement, and ensuring safety across posts and shifts.

Knowledge of English usage, basic math, reporting, and firearms handling is required. Applicants must meet statutory education requirements and have relevant security experience. Entry requires training approved by the department.

Qualifications

• Must meet statutory requirements: 30 semester hours or high school diploma/GED with approved training.
• Minimum age 20; 24 months correctional or security experience.
• Successful completion of GED is per Oklahoma standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides security and supervision to inmates across varied situations and activities; maintains security of assigned post.
• Supervises inmate work crews; escorts inmates to work sites; inventories and controls equipment, weapons, tools and keys.
• Patrols yards, cell houses, corridors, dormitories and work areas; observes inmate activities and movements; manages conduct and discipline.
• Maintains order during programs, meals, and recreation; inspects living areas for contraband; prepares incident reports.

Skills

English usage

Mathematics

Report writing

Firearm handling

Self-defense

Discipline techniques

Inmate psychology

Communication

Team leadership

Education

30 semester hours

High school diploma or GED

Department-approved training

Job description

Job Posting Title

Sergeant

Agency

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization

DOC OSP

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$49,358.40

Job Description

Basic Purpose :

Positions 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 a 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:

1. 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;
2. d. satisfactory completion of physical in keeping with the conditions of the job description on an annual bas