Correctional Officer - Start Now

Company : State Of Indiana

Job Type : Full Time

Carlisle, In

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Job Description - Correctional Officer - Start Now

We are searching for a brilliant Correctional Officer to join our awesome team at State of Indiana in Carlisle, IN.
Growing your career as a Full Time Correctional Officer is an amazing opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in presentation, planning and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Correctional Officer at State of Indiana today!

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Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion – Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to interview and perform the essential functions of a role.

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About the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility
The Wabash Valley Correctional Facility is a minimum/maximum security adult facility located on approximately 340 acres north of Carlisle, Indiana in Sullivan County. It currently houses approximately 2,050 offenders.

Salary:

This position starts out at $22.00 per hour.

About the Job:

A Correctional Officer works on an assigned shift in a specific unit/or post under general supervision of a Correctional Sergeant. This individual maintains the security of the unit as well as the safety of staff and offenders while ensuring daily activities and programs proceed on schedule.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Remains alert for signs of disorder or tension
Patrols assigned areas at various intervals for security of offenders, count of offenders and security of buildings and grounds
Follows or ensures compliance with established security procedures
Tower duty which includes the possession and possible use of firearms
Maintains lock control at specific posts
Supervises offenders in various work details including general clean-up of institutional grounds and buildings
Supervises offenders during shower and bath periods
Escorts offenders to and from the visiting room and dining room and on various trips away from the institution
Counsels with offenders when necessary, discussing offender’s problems in an informal and unofficial capacity
Keeps records and makes reports on such matters as inmate movements and progress and offender’s violation of rules
Works in shake-downs of cell-blocks and/or dormitories, searching for possible contraband
Searches vehicles entering and leaving the gates for contraband and trafficking offenses
Searches visitors and all packages for contraband
Encourages offenders to accept professional assistance from staff

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What We're Looking For:

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
Possession of a high school diploma or possession of a High School Equivalent (HSE).
Willingness to undergo a background investigation.
Possession of a valid driver's license from state of residence.

What You'll Need for Success:

Working knowledge of, and familiarization with, appropriate agency rules and regulations;
Ability to supervise effectively and obtain results from offenders who may not be work motivated;
Some knowledge of psychology, sociology, alcoholism, drug addiction and criminology;
Ability to defend oneself physically;
Ability to operate cell house range and/or dormitory controls;
Ability to prepare reports of unusual happenings, accidents or violations of rules;
Alertness and ability to act quickly and effectively in an emergency;
Ability to keep abreast of progress and study in the field of corrections;
Ability to understand and utilize firearms properly;
Willingness to participate in training programs as required by the Department of Correction;
Willingness to undergo a background investigation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role provides supervision for offenders and requires a high level of judgment and care.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans;
Wellness program (offers a premium discount for the medical plan and gift cards);
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution;
Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match;
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options;
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave;
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave;
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off;
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years;
Education Reimbursement Program of up to $5,250.00;
Group life insurance;
Referral Bonus program;
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits;
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program;
Free Parking for most positions;
Free LinkedIn Learning access;