Correctional Officer - Urgent Role

Company : State Of Indiana

Job Type : Full Time

Madison, In

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Job Description - Correctional Officer - Urgent Role

We are hiring a creative Correctional Officer to join our growing team at State of Indiana in Madison, IN.
Growing your career as a Full Time Correctional Officer is an amazing opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in problem-solving, project management and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Correctional Officer at State of Indiana today!

Work for Indiana

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 to perform the essential functions of a role.

Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below.

About the Indiana Department of Correction:

We promote public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. As the model of best correctional practices, we strive to return productive citizens to our communities and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity, and professionalism.

Salary Information:

This position typically starts out at $22/hr.

About the Job:

As the Correctional Officer, you will be responsible for working as a part of a team in an Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) facility for juvenile or adult Incarcerated Individuals. In this position, you will be reporting to a Correctional Sergeant working on a 12-hour shift, rotating across a variety of duty assignments as needed. You will be responsible for supervising the Incarcerated Individuals and monitoring their daily activities. This includes directing and ensuring that the Incarcerated Individuals perform their daily activities on schedules such as meals, recreation, education, programs, and work assignments.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Patrol assigned areas at various intervals for the security of Incarcerated Individuals, count of Incarcerated Individuals, and security of buildings and grounds.
Follow or ensure compliance with established security procedures.
Stationed on Tower duty conducting overwatch of Facility security, including the possession and possible use of firearms, after completion of specific training.
Supervise Incarcerated Individuals in various work details including general clean-up of institutional grounds and buildings.
Escort Incarcerated Individuals to and from the visiting room and dining room and on various trips away from the institution.
Keep records and report such matters as inmate movements and progress and Incarcerated Individual’s violations of rules.
Work together as a team on searching cellblocks and/or dormitories for possible contraband.
Search visitors, packages, and vehicles entering and leaving the gates for contraband and trafficking offenses.
Encourage Incarcerated Individuals to accept professional assistance from staff.
Monitor assigned areas at various intervals for the security of offenders, count of offenders, and security of buildings and grounds.
Escort offenders to and from various locations across the facility for food, medicines, work assignment, and recreation.

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

What We're Looking For:

Must test negative on all drug screenings.
Candidates must have a High School Diploma OR High School Equivalent (HSE).
Willingness to participate in training programs as required by the Department of Correction.
Willingness to undergo a background investigation.

What You'll Need for Success:

Possession of a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE).
At least eighteen (18) years of age.
Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.
Must test negative on all drug screenings.
Veteran/law enforcement candidates are encouraged to apply.
Ability to work with and around offenders per IDOC mission statement.
Ability to work mandatory/voluntary overtime in any shift; up to 16 consecutive hours per day.
Ability to communicate effectively, including giving clear directions to offenders, completing offender/conduct reports, etc.
Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to apply as needed.

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 benefit 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 premium discount for the medical plan and gift cards);
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution;
Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities;
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;
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;

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at View email address on workforindiana.in.gov. The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.