Sergeant

State of Oklahoma • Stringtown, OK

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities related to maintaining the security, control and custody of inmates in a state adult correctional facility.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 20 years.
• Possession of thirty (30) semester hours from an accredited college or university; OR possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalent AND graduation from a training course conducted by or approved by the Department and certified by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (prior to employment or within the first six months).
• Twenty-four months of experience in correctional or security work for a governmental agency or private corrections agency.
• Satisfactory completion of minimum testing or professional evaluation through the Merit System of Personnel Administration.
• Satisfactory completion of physical in keeping with the conditions of the job description on an annual basis.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Willing and able to work any assigned shift or day of the week, and additional shifts as required.
• Must not have received a verdict of guilty or pled guilty or nolo contendere to any offense required to register pursuant to the Sex Offenders Registration Act.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of English usage.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Knowledge of reporting writing.
• Knowledge of the use and care of firearms.
• Knowledge of proper restraint methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of self-defense methods.
• Knowledge of the methods and objectives of discipline required for inmates under restraint.
• Knowledge of the psychology of inmate behavior.
• Ability to evaluate situations and adopt effective courses of action.
• Ability to exercise alertness and act quickly and effectively in an emergency situation.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to gather and organize facts and complete clear, concise reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain proficiency with firearms.
• Ability to assess and manage conflicts within the inmate population.

Responsibilities

• Provides security and supervision to inmates in a variety of situations and activities; maintain security of an assigned area or post.
• Provides security and supervision over inmate work crews; escorts inmates to work sites; inventories and controls all equipment, weapons, tools 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 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.
• Prepares written documentation and reports concerning inmate behavior, status and movement.
• Participates on escape and apprehension teams; responds to riots and fires.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree