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Job Title: Correctional Security Officer
Hiring Organization: Department of Corrections
Salary Range: $2,050.40
Closing Date: 2008-12-31
Job Location: Oklahoma
Description: Continuous Service Incentive Plan for Correctional Security Officers up to $5000.00. (Payable in four installments of $1250 each after 6, 12, 18 & 24 month period) Correctional officers are uniformed staff with responsibilities related to maintaining the security, control, and custody of inmates in adult correctional facilities. Applicants must: • Be 21 years of age • Possess a high school diploma or GED • Possess a valid driver’s license • Have never been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor for domestic violence. A departmental physical examination is required prior to entering on duty. Have skills/abilities in English usage; basic math; ability to evaluate situations and adopt effective courses of action; exercise alertness and act quickly and effectively in an emergency situation; follow oral and written instructions; gather and organize facts and write complete and concise reports; communicate effectively; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Special Instructions: Have skills/abilities in English usage; basic math; ability to evaluate situations and adopt effective courses of action; exercise alertness and act quickly and effectively in an emergency situation; follow oral and written instructions; gather and organize facts and write complete and concise reports; communicate effectively; and establish and maintain effective working relationships. Correctional security officers begin employment as Level 1 (Correctional Officer Cadet) with a monthly salary of $2,050.40 and are promoted to Level II (Correctional Officer 1) at a monthly salary of $2, 152.93 upon successful completion of the first six months of a one year probationary period and all training requirements. After one year at Level II, officers are then promoted to Level III (Correctional Security Corporal) at a monthly salary of $2, 296.26. The state of Oklahoma offers a competitive benefits package, which include health, dental, life and disability insurance, vision care, 20 year retirement plan for correctional officer, paid vacation, sick leave and paid holidays. For further information about career opportunities, please contact J.C. Colbert at (405) 425-2861, jc.colbert@doc.state.ok.us; or call the Any Time Job Information Line at 1-877-276-JOBS; you also can view current job openings on the agencies web page at www.doc.state.ok.us. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a Drug and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Additional Online Information: http://www.doc.state.ok.us/adminservices/personnel/careers.htm
Contact Information: JC Colbert
Recruitment Officer
PO Box 11400
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111 United States
405-425-2861
405-425-7233
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http://www.doc.state.ok.us/adminservices/personnel/careers.htm






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