Correctional Major

State of Indiana•Bunker Hill, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a 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 Miami Correctional Facility: Miami Correctional Facility is a level‑four high‑medium‑security facility located in Bunker Hill, Indiana, with a capacity of more than 3,100 incarcerated adult males. The facility sits on former Grissom Air Force Base property and also includes a level‑one facility with capacity for more than 200 incarcerated adult males. Miami Correctional Facility offers extensive educational and vocational programming, including a Braille translation program and a sewing shop serving community partners. Incarcerated individuals gain hands‑on skills that build employability for re‑entry and the programs help individuals develop strong work habits and meaningful experience. To learn more about Miami Correctional Facility, click here. Employees at Miami Correctional Facility support the safe and secure operations of the facility 24 hours a day 7 days per week. Depending on operational needs, assignments will include working with state incarcerated individuals and/or federal detainees. Role Overview: As a Correctional Major, you will be responsible to oversee the security of the facility as you work directly with a team of custody staff and coordinate with non-custody staff members to ensure the safety of both staff and incarcerated individuals. Successful applicants will encourage a diverse work environment as a member of the facility’s administrative team. The Major’s schedule will be flexible enough to provide oversight and leadership to a 24-hour a day operation.

Requirements

Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must test negative on all drug screenings.
Ability to successfully completion of the Correctional Training Institute program or a similar training program acceptable to the Department of Correction.
Broad knowledge of correctional programs and security procedures in a correctional facility.
A thorough knowledge of department policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal law and American Correctional Association (ACA) standards relative to corrections.
Ability to develop and implement new correctional policies and procedures and to discern future implications as well as analyze, interpret, and correlate technical correctional material.
Ability to conduct interviews and abide by all applicable laws, policies and procedures related to the recruitment, selection, promotion, and retention of staff.
Ability to abide by and enforce the laws and policies related to Affirmative Action, Americans with Disability Act, Workplace Harassment, Diversity and Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity.
Excellent managerial, mentoring, and coaching skills
Ability to act as the subject matter expert in all custody matters.
Function as the lead in emergency conditions.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships and problem solve with supervisors, subordinates, and other staff within the unit, institution, and agency, as well as individuals in other agencies or in the general public.
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
Ability to successfully complete all mandatory State and DOC training including DOC Supervisory Training Program, First Aid, and CPR courses.
Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

A High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 5+ years of experience in a correctional institution, law enforcement or military law enforcement, plus two (2) years’ of which must include experience as a correctional supervisor or accredited college training in a related field applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Responsibilities

Direct custody staff in maintaining the security and safety of offenders, buildings, and grounds.
Monitor operations of each shift and provides general/technical supervision for all areas of the facility.
Responsible for facility inspections, emergency plans and annual internal audits.
Monitor all overtime to ensure proper coverage and overtime procedure compliance.
Approve/deny all leave requests for Captains and Lieutenants including vacation roster.
Monitor performance and coaching entries for consistent entries by all custody supervisors.
Assist in preparing/revising the master roster to best utilize custody staff and provide coverage of posts.
Assist in developing, revising, and implementing all custody/security related policies, post orders and procedures.
Consult with directors in matters pertaining to unit and facility security.
Conduct pre-deprivation meetings.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees.
Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

Benefits

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
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) 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 and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
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
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