Correctional Officer

State of Indiana•Greencastle, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Correctional Officer at Putnamville Correctional Facility, you will work as part of a team in a medium-security Indiana Department of Correction facility for adult males. During a typical 12-hour shift, you will maintain unit security and the safety of staff and incarcerated individuals while ensuring that daily activities and programs proceed on schedule. Officers work 85.75 hours during each two-week pay period, across seven shifts, including one weekend shift. Putnamville Correctional Facility is located in Greencastle, Indiana, and has capacity for more than 2,500 incarcerated adult males. The facility offers rehabilitation and re-entry programming, including education, parenting, vocational development, and The Last Mile coding and multimedia production training. The work is physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding. Officers must remain vigilant for extended periods, respond to emergencies, and make sound decisions in situations that may involve unruly or irate incarcerated individuals. Depending on assignment, officers may carry weapons. The role includes supervision of incarcerated individuals and requires judgment and care. A degree is not required; a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Be willing to travel, with reasonable accommodation.
Test negative on all drug screenings.
Be able to work with and around incarcerated individuals in accordance with the DOC mission statement.
Be able to work mandatory or voluntary overtime on any shift, up to 16 consecutive hours per day.
Be able to understand and properly use chemical agents.
Communicate effectively, including giving clear directions and completing conduct reports.
Have strong critical-thinking skills and be able to apply them as needed.
Successfully complete personal protection training to continue employment.
Have a high school diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE); a degree is not required.
Be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Maintain vigilance for periods of up to 16 hours and make on-the-spot decisions in challenging situations.
Meet any applicable minimum physical standards through fitness training or assessment.
Have the strength and ability to restrain individuals in accordance with departmental policy and procedure, and to run short distances to provide immediate care, protection, or attention.
Have keen observational and hearing skills and discretion in the appropriate use and maintenance of a firearm.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience may qualify candidates for a higher base pay.
Veteran and law-enforcement candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Maintain personal safety and the safety of staff and incarcerated individuals.
Monitor assigned areas at intervals to ensure the security and count of incarcerated individuals and the security of buildings and grounds.
Follow and ensure compliance with established security procedures.
Manage incarcerated individuals in work details, including general cleanup of institutional grounds and buildings.
Escort incarcerated individuals to and from locations for food, medicines, work assignments, and recreation.
Keep records and prepare reports concerning incarcerated individuals’ movements, activities, and rule violations.
Search incarcerated individuals’ housing areas and visitors for unauthorized items.
Attend work at assigned worksites.
Supervise incarcerated individuals with a high level of judgment and care.
Respond to emergency situations, assess when use of force may be necessary, and recognize suicidal behavior.
Use and maintain firearms appropriately when assigned to tower duty, transportation, escape, or special assignments.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription drug coverage, plus vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities.
Health savings account with a biweekly state contribution.
Deferred compensation 457B account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies, including 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.
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.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.