Correctional Officer

State of Indiana•Bunker Hill, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Officer works as part of a team at Miami Correctional Facility, a maximum-security Indiana Department of Correction facility for adult males. The officer maintains unit security and the safety of staff and incarcerated individuals while ensuring daily activities and programs proceed on schedule. Depending on operational needs, assignments may involve state incarcerated individuals and/or federal detainees. The facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Shifts are typically 12 hours. Officers work 85.75 hours per two-week pay period across seven shifts, including one weekend. Employees may be required to work mandatory or voluntary overtime on any shift, for up to 16 consecutive hours per day. The starting pay is $22 per hour plus $2 per hour differential pay, stated as $2,058 biweekly or $53,508 annually. Candidates with relevant experience may qualify for a higher base pay. Eligible custody staff who complete required training and certification for federal detention duties receive a $50 bonus for each shift assigned those duties.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Valid driver’s license.
Willingness to travel, with reasonable accommodation.
Must test negative on all drug screenings.
Ability to work with and around incarcerated individuals in accordance with the DOC mission statement.
Ability to work mandatory or voluntary overtime on any shift, for up to 16 consecutive hours per day.
Ability to understand and properly use chemical agents.
Effective communication skills, including giving clear directions and completing incarcerated individual and conduct reports.
Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to apply them as needed.
Ability to successfully complete personal protection training to continue employment.
High school diploma or high school equivalent (HSE); a degree is not required.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to maintain vigilance for periods up to 16 hours and respond to emergency situations.
Physical ability to perform duties that may include frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs or ladders, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, restraining individuals, and running short distances.
Ability to meet minimum physical standards through fitness training and/or assessment, if required.
Keen observation and hearing skills.
Discretion in the appropriate use and maintenance of a firearm.

Nice To Haves

Veteran or law-enforcement experience is encouraged.
Relevant experience may qualify candidates 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, conduct counts, and check the security of buildings and grounds.
Follow and ensure compliance with established security procedures.
Manage incarcerated individuals in work details, including institutional grounds and building cleanup.
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 worksite(s).
Supervise incarcerated individuals, exercising judgment and care.
Respond to emergencies, assess when force may be needed, and recognize suicidal behavior.
Carry weapons when assigned to tower duty, transportation, escape, or special assignments, as determined by the appointing authority or designee.

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 biweekly state contributions.
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.