Correctional Intelligence Officer

State of Indiana•Carlisle, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Intelligence Officer serves as the facility’s lead investigator for investigations and intelligence at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility, a multi-level security facility in Carlisle, Indiana. The role investigates incidents involving staff, incarcerated individuals, and others associated with the facility; assesses evidence and recommends whether further investigation is warranted; and conducts criminal investigations and shares information with outside agencies when appropriate. The officer also reviews offender-staff correspondence for compliance with Indiana law and Department policy, inspects facility security and safety procedures, and assists leadership with developing and monitoring those procedures. The position gathers, recovers, labels, and preserves evidence; ensures compliance with applicable regulations and American Correctional Association standards; and may participate in trials, serve as an expert witness, and testify in court. It also includes employee recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, performance feedback, and evaluation. This position is exempt from overtime compensation. Additional work hours may be required to complete essential or assigned work; exempt employees may work more than 75 hours per pay period without additional compensation and must report at least 75 hours per pay period of work and/or paid leave to receive their base biweekly salary. The role may be used in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Requirements

Must test negative on all drug screenings.
Extensive knowledge of current investigative practices, including their principles, techniques, and terminology.
Extensive knowledge of security procedures.
Considerable knowledge of federal laws, state statutes, agency rules, policies, and procedures.
Advanced knowledge of due process and criminal and civil liability.
Working knowledge of Alco-Sensor, field drug test kits, fingerprint and forensic evidence equipment, digital forensics, video surveillance equipment, body-worn cameras, and secured electronic storage systems.
Working knowledge of crime-scene preservation.
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
Ability to give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach employees, and develop their skills.
High school diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE), plus at least six years of experience in corrections, investigative work, law enforcement, or military police, including at least three years in investigative work. A government-sanctioned investigative training program may substitute for one year of required experience; proof of completion must accompany the application. Applying the stated knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may also be considered.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Serve as the facility’s lead investigator for investigations and intelligence.
Investigate incidents and accidents involving staff, incarcerated individuals, or others associated with the facility, gathering physical evidence and testimony.
Recommend whether available evidence is adequate to warrant further full-scale investigation by higher-level investigators.
Investigate correspondence between incarcerated individuals and staff and ensure compliance with Indiana codes and Department policy.
Inspect agency facilities to determine whether security and safety procedures are in place and effective.
Assist leadership in developing, implementing, and monitoring facility and department security procedures.
Gather, recover, label, and preserve evidence for future internal or external cases.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and American Correctional Association standards.
Conduct criminal investigations and provide reports, information, and criminal intelligence to outside agencies when appropriate.
Participate in trials, provide expert-witness testimony, and testify in court hearings.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees; clarify responsibilities and expectations and support professional development.
Set employee expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate performance.
Ensure work meets quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, and vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
Health savings account with biweekly state contributions.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies, including paid new-parent leave, childbirth recovery leave for eligible mothers, community service leave, vacation, personal and sick leave.
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years.
Education reimbursement program.
Group life insurance.
Referral bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.