Captain

State of Oklahoma • McLoud, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Captain coordinates, supervises, and directs correctional security operations at Mabel Bassett Correctional Center, a medium- or maximum-security adult facility. The role has overall responsibility for an assigned shift and supervises staff. Depending on facility needs, the Captain may oversee electronic, mechanical, surveillance, and physical security systems; physical and sanitary conditions; investigations; operational and policy compliance; and the correctional emergency response team. The position may also assume facility operations and management after normal business hours or when the warden is absent.

The position requires four years of correctional or security work for a government or private corrections agency, along with statutory age, education, and training qualifications. Applicants must be at least 20 years old, possess a valid driver’s license at appointment, and be willing and able to work any assigned shift or day of the week. Applicants are subject to drug testing and the specified statutory eligibility requirements. This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work. Salary is $57,388.20 and is non-negotiable.

Requirements

• Four years of experience in correctional or security work for a government agency or private corrections agency.
• At least 20 years of age.
• Possess 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university; or possess an accredited high school diploma or GED and graduate from a Department-conducted or -approved training course certified by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training, either before employment or during the first six months of employment.
• Be of good moral character.
• Complete an adequate correctional officer and guard training program, as prescribed and approved by the State Board of Corrections, before going on duty alone.
• Satisfactorily complete an annual physical examination consistent with job conditions and Department guidelines.
• Possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.
• Be willing and able to work any assigned shift or day of the week.
• Submit to drug testing.
• Meet applicable statutory eligibility requirements, including restrictions relating to specified criminal convictions, registration requirements, domestic-violence convictions or qualifying restraining orders, and dishonorable military discharge.
• If designated as a peace officer, meet the Department’s training and screening requirements certified by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training.
• Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques; staffing patterns and scheduling; inmate discipline, behavior, and restraint; firearms use and care; English usage, basic math, report writing, prison management, and inmate treatment.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships, follow instructions, organize facts and write clear reports, evaluate situations and act effectively in emergencies, communicate security techniques, maintain firearms proficiency, manage inmate conflicts, and direct and supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, supervise, or direct correctional security functions and activities at an adult correctional facility.
• Oversee the operations of an assigned shift and supervise staff.
• Coordinate and supervise security, riot, and escape procedures, including inmate counts and searches for escape materials and contraband.
• Direct the correctional emergency response team and coordinate its training and activities.
• Conduct special investigations, particularly those concerning incidents during assigned shifts.
• Prepare security personnel work schedules and maintain records concerning employees and residents.
• Inspect staff at the beginning of shifts for proper attire and fitness for duty; periodically inspect posts and prepare administrative shift-operation reports.
• Ensure the proper functioning of electronic, mechanical, surveillance, and physical security systems.
• Oversee physical and sanitary conditions and adherence to operational and policy protocols.
• Act as liaison to local law enforcement agencies, provide information and file changes, and arrange court appearances.
• Participate in institutional policy, rule, and regulation formulation as a member of the administrative institutional staff.
• Assume facility operation and management after normal business hours or in the absence of the warden.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED