Correctional Officer Details

Correctional Officer

State of Indiana - Pendleton, IN

Employment Type : Full-Time

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About the Correctional Industrial Facility:
The Correctional Industrial Facility (CIF) is a medium security facility located on 89 acres in Pendleton, IN, and established in 1985. Currently, CIF houses over 1,400 male offenders, and the facility offers many opportunities to its offender population. This includes the opportunity to work, obtain their High School Equivalent, and be involved in facility-led programs. One specific program, PLUS (Purposeful Living Units Serve), is a faith- and character-based program aimed at helping offenders avoid criminal behavior by teaching them to demonstrate the following core values: honesty, integrity, respect, responsibility, compassion and tolerance. CIF also has 4 different programs for our offenders that deal with animals, including ICAN (Indiana Canine Assistance Network), a facility apprenticeship program which allows inmates to train dogs to become service animals to assist the disabled.

Salary Information:

This role starts at a rate of $19 per hour.

As a Correctional Officer, you will work on an assigned shift in a specific unit/or post under general supervision of a Correctional Sergeant. In this role, you will maintain the security of the unit as well as the safety of staff and offenders while ensuring daily activities and programs proceed on schedule.

If you have any questions regarding this requisition please contact IDOCRR Support:

IDOCRR@idoc.in.gov

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.

• Possession of a valid Driver's License.
• Possession of a high school diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE).
• One (1) year of work experience and/or prior Military experience.
• Must test negative on all drug screenings.
• 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.

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) and vision/dental coverages
• Wellness program (offers premiums discount for the medical plan)
• Health savings account (includes bi-weekly state contribution)
• Deferred compensation account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Paid vacation, personal and sick time off
• Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs
• 12 company paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• New Parent Leave
• Free Parking
• Free LinkedIn Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.