Correctional Activities Officer I

About the role

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.

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.
• Selects, procures, and maintains 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.

Requirements

• Knowledge, skills and abilities required at this level include knowledge of recreational, athletic and group work principles and techniques; of the fundamentals and rules of common sports; and of first aid techniques.
• Ability is required to conduct group activities; to supervise and instruct; to judge a situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action; and to act quickly and effectively in an emergency situation.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Pay

$38,328.16

Schedule

Full time