Corporal

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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. · Maintains security of an assigned area or post and responds to emergencies. · Provides security and supervision over inmate work crews. · Escorts inmates to work sites. · Inventories and controls all equipment, weapons, tools, caustics, 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, materials, and contraband; makes reports on all 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. · Maintains security of various assigned areas involving long periods of sitting, standing, and/or walking. · Prepares written documentation and reports concerning inmate behavior, status, and movement. Corporal At this level, employees are assigned responsibilities involving routine duties in the security, control, and custody of inmates in a state adult correctional center after completion of all statutory training requirements and job orientation, and one year of experience as a correctional officer. This will include the supervision of inmates in a wide variety of situations and activities, which may include supervising inmate work crews at work sites as well as patrolling yards, cell houses, grounds, and other areas to control the movements, conduct, work, and discipline of inmates. Employees at this level are responsible for interpreting and executing post orders, and will have knowledge of policies, procedures, and field memorandums. At this career level, employees will begin to gain the knowledge, training, and experience required for promotion to the next level.

Requirements

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.
Must be twenty (20) years of age.
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.
One (1) year of experience in correctional officer or security work for a governmental agency or private corrections agency in addition to the statutory requirements contained in Title 57 O.S., Section 510.A.2
Be of good moral character
Before going on duty alone, satisfactory completion of an adequate training program for correctional officers and guards, as prescribed and approved by the State Board of Corrections
Satisfactory completion of a 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.

Responsibilities

Provides security and supervision to inmates in a variety of situations and activities.
Maintains security of an assigned area or post and responds to emergencies.
Provides security and supervision over inmate work crews.
Escorts inmates to work sites.
Inventories and controls all equipment, weapons, tools, caustics, 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, materials, and contraband; makes reports on all 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.
Maintains security of various assigned areas involving long periods of sitting, standing, and/or walking.
Prepares written documentation and reports concerning inmate behavior, status, and movement.