Job Posting Title

Jail Inspection/Investigation Officer II

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Health Resources Dev Serv

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

March 26, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

up to $60,000 based on education and experience

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: Central Office; 123 Robert S Kerr Ave OKC, OK 73102

Salary: up to $60,000 based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full time

Work Schedule:  Monday to Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Position Description: 

• Positions in this job family are involved in investigative type work involving the inspection and investigation of city and county jail detention facilities to determine compliance with state standards and providing consultation and assistance to facility administrators and officials in keeping facilities within prescribed standards. This includes the areas of admission, orientation and release procedures, prisoner records, security and prisoner control, rules and discipline, supervision of prisoners, prisoner classification and segregation policies, sanitary and hygienic conditions, training of staff, physical facilities, medical care and health services and food service and dietary requirements and other similar activities. In addition, an added responsibility has been added to the Jail Inspector/Investigation, for the completion of complaint investigations from the Long-Term Care Administrator Licensing Program pertaining to the discipline of LTC Administrators.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:
• Plans, coordinates, schedules and conducts inspections and investigations using observation, interview and record review within city and county jail detention facilities to determine compliance with state jail detention facility standards and statutes.
• Prepares and submits reports and records to appropriate officials on each facility inspected, investigated or assisted; maintains records, reports and suspense files pertaining to all jail detention facility inspection/investigation activities.
• Provides consultative assistance to jail detention facility officials in problem areas with follow-up inspections as needed to ensure compliance, and coordinates with state, county and city officials on any other jail detention facility problems.
• Provides technical assistance to jail detention facility administrators, architects, and other appropriate officia