Correctional Officer
2 months ago
**Work for Indiana**:
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
**About Indiana State Prison**:
As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the Indiana State Prison promotes public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. We strive to model best Correctional practices, return productive citizens to our communities, and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity and professionalism. The Indiana State Prison is a maximum security Correctional facility for adult males. The Indiana State Prison is located in Michigan City, Indiana. The Indiana State Prison is the oldest Correctional facility in operations for the Department of Correction, located on 100 acres in Michigan City, Indiana. The Indiana State Prison houses incarcerated individuals with long sentences or individuals convicted of violent crimes.
**Role Overview**:
As a Correctional Officer at the Indiana State Prison, you will be responsible for working as a part of a team in a maximum security Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) facility for adult males. During a typical 12 hour shift, you will maintain the security of the unit as well as the safety of staff and incarcerated individuals, while ensuring daily activities and programs proceed on schedule. During the 2 week pay period, Correctional Officers will work 7 total shifts, including 1 weekend.
**Salary**: This position pays $22/hour. On average, a Correctional Officer is scheduled to work approximately 85.75 hours per 2 week pay period, equating to a salary of $1,886.50 biweekly or $49,049 annually. These figures do not account for any overtime pay an employee may earn.
**A Day in the Life**:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Monitor assigned areas at various intervals for security of incarcerated individuals, count of incarcerated individuals, and security of buildings and grounds.
- Follow and ensure compliance with established security procedures.
- Manage incarcerated individuals in various work details including general clean-up of institutional grounds and buildings.
- Escort incarcerated individuals to and from various locations across the facility for food, medicines, work assignment, and recreation.
- Keep records and make reports on such matters as incarcerated individuals’ movements, activities, and rule violations.
- Search incarcerated individuals' housing areas and visitors for possible unauthorized items.
The job profile 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 with or without notice.
**What You'll Need for Success**:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- 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.
- Ability to work with and around offenders per DOC mission statement.
- Ability to work mandatory/voluntary overtime in any shift; up to 16 consecutive hours per day.
- Ability to understand and utilize chemical agents properly.
- Ability to communicate effectively, including giving clear directions to offenders, completion of offender/conduct reports etc.
You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment:
- Ability to successfully complete the personal protection training.
**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 Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- 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
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