Correctional Officer

State of Indiana•Edinburgh, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Officer works as part of a team at Edinburgh Correctional Facility, a minimum-security Indiana Department of Correction facility for adult males. The officer maintains unit security and the safety of staff and incarcerated individuals while ensuring that daily activities and programs proceed on schedule. A typical shift is 12 hours. Officers work 85.75 hours during each two-week pay period across seven shifts, including one weekend shift. The role involves supervising incarcerated individuals and requires sound judgment and care. Work is physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding, with constant vigilance required for periods of up to 16 hours. Officers may face stressful situations and potential threats of harm or injury. They must respond to emergencies, recognize suicidal behavior, and determine when force may be necessary. Work generally follows departmental and institutional policy, but may require immediate decisions when dealing with unruly or irate individuals. Officers carry weapons when assigned to tower duty, transportation, escape, or other special assignments as determined by the appointing authority. The position requires regular physical activity, which may include walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, restraining individuals, and running short distances to provide immediate care or protection. Keen observation and hearing, discretion in firearm use and maintenance, and the ability to meet applicable physical standards are also required. The position starts at $22.00 per hour, or $1,886.50 biweekly and $49,049.00 annually. Candidates with relevant experience may qualify for a higher base rate. Overtime pay is additional.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
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 incarcerated individual and conduct reports.
Have strong critical-thinking skills and the ability 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 constant vigilance for extended periods and respond to emergencies, including recognizing suicidal behavior and determining when force may be necessary.
Meet applicable minimum physical standards and perform physical tasks that may include walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, restraining individuals, and running short distances.
Have keen observational and hearing skills and exercise discretion in the use and maintenance of a firearm.

Nice To Haves

Veteran or law-enforcement experience; candidates with relevant experience may qualify for a higher base pay.

Responsibilities

Maintain personal safety and the safety of staff and incarcerated individuals.
Monitor assigned areas at intervals to maintain security of incarcerated individuals, conduct counts, and secure 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.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, as well as 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.
Paid 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.
Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.