Correctional Officer: $44,680.90Corporal: $46,924.80Job DescriptionApplicants must be willing to attend an 8-week live-in academy in Oklahoma City from Sunday 6:00 PM through Thursday 6:00 PM and return home on the weekends.Applicants will work at their selected facility with a Field Training Officer until the academy begins.Academy Start Date: August 3, 2026Lodging and meals are provided.
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 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 Descriptors
Correctional Officer:
Corporal:
Education and Experience
Note: Successful completion of the GED test is based upon standards established by the Oklahoma Department of Education.
Corporal
Those identified for Correctional Officer plus 12 months of experience in correctional or security work for a governmental agency or private corrections agency.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Additional Information
Job Posting Title
Correctional Officer
Agency
131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Supervisory Organization
DOC Empl Develop/Academy
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
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