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Sex Offender Registration and Compliance Conference – Sept. 5, 2024

2024 Sex Offender Registration and Compliance Conference held at the Reed Center in Midwest City, OK. Registration and more information available here.

Chief of Operations

Jason Sparks, Chief of Operations

The Chief of Operations oversees a broad swathe of ODOC functions and acts as a reviewer and adviser to the Director. The Chief of Operations is responsible for the day-to-day operations and security at all state facilities.  This includes the Division of Institutions, who directs the agency’s 16 state-run facilities, Classification and Population, and Sentence Administration.  The Chief of Operations also oversees the Director of Community Corrections, who directs Community Corrections, Probation & Parole Services, and Contract Services.


James Rudek, Chief Administrator of Operations

The Chief Administrator of Operations oversees the operations of 22 community corrections, minimum-, medium- and maximum-security state facilities, including the state’s male and female assessment and reception centers. James also oversees all units and operations related to community supervision and Probation and Parole Services. Additionally, James oversees contracts with vendors to operate one private prison and one halfway house.

Last Modified on Jul 31, 2024
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