Correctional Officer

State of Indiana•Madison, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Officer works as part of a team at Madison Correctional Facility, a minimum-security Indiana Department of Correction facility for adult females. The officer maintains unit security and the safety of staff and incarcerated individuals while ensuring daily activities and programs stay on schedule. 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 need to respond to emergencies, assess whether force is needed, recognize suicidal behavior, and make on-the-spot decisions when dealing with unruly or irate individuals. Weapons may be carried when assigned to tower, transportation, escape, or other special duties. The schedule consists of 12-hour shifts, totaling 85.75 hours over each two-week pay period across seven shifts, including one weekend shift. Officers may be required to work mandatory or voluntary overtime on any shift, up to 16 consecutive hours per day. The position starts at $22.00 per hour base pay plus $1.00 per hour differential, or $1,972.25 biweekly and $51,278.50 annually. Candidates with relevant experience may qualify for a higher base pay; overtime is not included in these figures.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must be willing to travel, with reasonable accommodation.
Must test negative on all drug screenings.
Must be able to work with and around incarcerated individuals in accordance with the DOC mission statement.
Must be able to work mandatory or voluntary overtime on any shift, up to 16 consecutive hours per day.
Must be able to understand and properly use chemical agents.
Must communicate effectively, including giving clear directions and completing incarcerated-individual and conduct reports.
Must have strong critical-thinking skills and be able to apply them as needed.
Must successfully complete personal protection training to continue employment.
Must have a high school diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE); a degree is not required.
Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must maintain vigilance for extended periods and respond to emergency situations, including assessing the need to use force and recognizing suicidal behavior.
Must be able to perform physical tasks that may include frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling; restraining individuals; and running short distances.
Must have keen observational and hearing skills and discretion in the appropriate use and maintenance of a firearm.
May be required to meet minimum physical standards through fitness training or assessment.

Nice To Haves

Veteran and law-enforcement candidates are encouraged to apply.
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 various intervals for security, incarcerated-individual counts, and the security of 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.
Maintain records and prepare reports concerning movements, activities, and rule violations of incarcerated individuals.
Search incarcerated individuals’ housing areas and visitors for unauthorized items.
Attend work at assigned worksite(s).
Supervise incarcerated individuals, respond to emergencies, and exercise judgment in accordance with departmental and institutional policy.

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.
Paid leave policies, including 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave for eligible employees 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.