Correctional Officer

State of Indiana•Branchville, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Officer works as part of a team at Branchville Correctional Facility, a medium-security Indiana Department of Correction facility for adult males. The role maintains unit security and the safety of staff and incarcerated individuals while helping 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 position provides supervision for incarcerated individuals and requires judgment and care. Work is physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding, with periods of constant vigilance of up to 16 hours. The work environment can be stressful and may involve risk of physical harm or injury. Officers respond to emergencies, assess whether force is needed, recognize suicidal behavior, and make on-the-spot decisions when addressing unruly or irate individuals. Depending on assignments, officers may carry weapons while on tower duty, transportation, escape, or special assignments. The role requires successful completion of personal protection training and the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. A degree is not required; a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

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.
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.
Have a high school diploma or high school equivalent (HSE); a degree is not required.
Be able to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
Meet any applicable minimum physical standards demonstrated through fitness training and/or assessment.
Have the strength, mobility, observational and hearing skills, and discretion needed for physical duties and appropriate firearm use.

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, account for incarcerated individuals, and secure buildings and grounds.
Follow and ensure compliance with established security procedures.
Manage incarcerated individuals in work details, including cleanup of institutional grounds and buildings.
Escort incarcerated individuals to and from locations for meals, 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 worksite(s).
Respond to emergencies, use judgment in determining whether force is needed, and recognize suicidal behavior.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription 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 paid New Parent Leave, paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers, paid community service leave, and combined 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.
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