Correctional Security Manager I

Oklahoma State Government•Enid, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the coordination, supervision, and direction of a correctional security program, maintaining security, control and custody of inmates, complying with policies, procedures, rules and regulations, and facilitating the successful operation of a state adult correctional facility.

Requirements

Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques; of staffing patterns and scheduling the distribution of staff and work assignments; of methods and objectives of discipline required for inmates under restraint; of the psychology of inmate behavior; of the use and care of firearms; of proper restraint methods and techniques; of the fundamentals of English usage; of basic math; and of report writing techniques.
Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to follow oral and written instructions; to gather and organize facts and complete clear, concise reports; to quickly evaluate a situation and adopt an effective course of action; to exercise alertness and be able to act quickly in an emergency; to effectively communicate security techniques; to maintain proficiency in firearms; and to assess and manage conflict resolutions within the inmate population.
Three years of experience in correctional officer or security work for a government or private corrections agency and the following statutory requirements of 57 O.S. § 510: a. The minimum age for service shall be twenty (20) years of age. The director shall have the authority to establish the maximum age for correctional officers entering service and b. 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.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Conducts shift briefings, supervises correctional officers, and coordinates shift coverage.
Provides a leadership role to subordinate correctional officers; serves as a positive role model and provides information to the chief of security.
Completes performance reviews for subordinates and sets job expectations for officers; administers progressive discipline, monitors and approves officers' time and clears exceptions.
Maintains a high degree of knowledge of duties required for assigned posts, offender programs, logs, policies and procedures; implements and performs those duties with minimal supervision.
Provides security and supervision to inmates in a variety of situations and activities.
Maintains security of an assigned area or post, responds to emergencies and adapts to any situation.
Provides security and supervision over inmate work crews.
Escorts inmates to work sites.
Inventories and controls all equipment, weapons, tools, caustics and keys.
Reviews safety and security for all areas.
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.
Maintains security of various assigned areas involving long periods of sitting, standing and/or walking.
Conducts sanitation and security inspections of all areas within assigned posts and takes appropriate steps to correct deficiencies.
Prepares written documentation and reports concerning inmate behavior, status, and movement.