Correctional Activities Officer II

State of Oklahoma • Taft, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Activities Officer II plans, organizes, directs, and conducts leisure-time and physical education activities for inmates at Eddie Warrior Correctional Center. At this leadership level, the position supervises others responsible for planning and conducting correctional activities programs, including assigning and reviewing work, providing training and employee development, conducting performance appraisals, and completing related administrative tasks.

The role plans and conducts recreational activities and intramural sports, maintains order and discipline during activities, and oversees equipment and supplies, including their procurement, inventory, maintenance, and safe use. It also instructs inmates in the care of equipment and facilities and supervises their related work assignments. The position may evaluate inmates and staff.

This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work. The stated salary is $46,664.80 and is non-negotiable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience in group physical education, recreational therapy, or closely related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Education may be substituted with recreational coaching, organized sports, or instruction experience at one year for each year of required education.
• Education may be substituted with correctional or security work experience at one year for each year of required education, up to a maximum substitution of two years.
• Knowledge of recreational, athletic, and group work principles and techniques; common sports fundamentals and rules; first-aid techniques; physical education and its value in correctional programs; and effective supervision principles and practices.
• Ability to conduct group activities; supervise and instruct; judge situations and choose effective actions; respond quickly and effectively in emergencies; encourage the positive physical and mental development of socially maladjusted persons; provide individual and group instruction in athletic and leisure-time activities; and create and supervise leisure-time and physical education programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct leisure-time, physical education, and intramural sports activities for inmates.
• Supervise preparation for scheduled events and ensure required equipment and materials are in place.
• Maintain order and discipline and supervise inmates during recreational and related activities.
• Select, procure, and inventory equipment and supplies; account for damaged or missing items and ensure required maintenance is scheduled and completed.
• Oversee the use of equipment and supplies in accordance with operating guidelines and safety standards.
• Instruct inmates in the care and maintenance of equipment and recreational facilities, and supervise their related job assignments.
• Supervise staff involved in correctional activities programs, including assigning and reviewing work, training, employee development, performance appraisal, and related administrative tasks.
• May evaluate inmates and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level