Correctional Activities Officer I
About The Position
Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving planning, organizing, directing and conducting individual and group leisure-time and physical education activities for inmates in a state correctional institution or facility. Typical Functions Plans, organizes and conducts various leisure-time and physical education activities and intramural sports for inmates; supervises preparation for scheduled events and insures that required equipment and other materials are in place. Maintains order and discipline during scheduled activities; supervises inmates in all recreational and related activities. Responsible for the selection, procurement, and inventory of equipment and supplies; accounts for damaged or missing equipment and ensures the scheduling and completion of required maintenance; oversees the use of equipment and supplies in accordance with operating guidelines and safety standards. Instructs inmates in the appropriate care and maintenance of equipment and recreational facilities; supervises inmates in the completion of related job assignments. May be responsible for the evaluation of inmates and staff. Level Descriptor This is the career level where employees are assigned responsibilities at the full performance level for planning and conducting a variety of physical education and recreational activities at a state correctional facility. This may include providing training and guidance to inmates, recreation workers or others in preparing for and administering assigned activities. Additional Job Description Red Rock Correctional Center This is not a remote position. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub. If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information: Agency Contact Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between. To learn more about our state agencies, visit here. Utilizing the Office of Veterans Placement provides eligible veterans additional services and interview opportunities for State of Oklahoma employment. Visit the webpage for additional details and information on how to apply.
Requirements
- Knowledge of recreational, athletic and group work principles and techniques
- Knowledge of the fundamentals and rules of common sports
- Knowledge of first aid techniques.
- Ability to conduct group activities
- Ability to supervise and instruct
- Ability to judge a situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action
- Ability to act quickly and effectively in an emergency situation.
- Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of recreational coaching, organized sports or instruction for each year of the required education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of correctional or security work for each year of the required education with a maximum substitution of two years.
Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes and conducts various leisure-time and physical education activities and intramural sports for inmates
- Supervises preparation for scheduled events and insures that required equipment and other materials are in place.
- Maintains order and discipline during scheduled activities
- Supervises inmates in all recreational and related activities.
- Responsible for the selection, procurement, and inventory of equipment and supplies
- Accounts for damaged or missing equipment and ensures the scheduling and completion of required maintenance
- Oversees the use of equipment and supplies in accordance with operating guidelines and safety standards.
- Instructs inmates in the appropriate care and maintenance of equipment and recreational facilities
- Supervises inmates in the completion of related job assignments.
- May be responsible for the evaluation of inmates and staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
