Correctional Officer

State of Indiana•Logansport, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Correctional Officer at Logansport Juvenile Correctional Facility, you will work as part of a team in a multi-level security Indiana Department of Correction facility for juvenile males. During a typical 12-hour shift, you will maintain unit security and the safety of staff and incarcerated individuals while ensuring daily activities and programs proceed on schedule. Officers work 85.75 hours during each two-week pay period, consisting of seven shifts, including one weekend shift. The facility is located in Logansport, Indiana, and houses incarcerated males ages 12 to 21. Its services include education, behavior management, and individualized treatment, with an emphasis on accountability, habilitation, and preparation for reintegration. This work is physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding. Officers must remain vigilant for periods of up to 16 hours and respond to emergencies, including assessing whether force is needed and recognizing suicidal behavior. Work generally follows departmental and institutional policy, but may require immediate decisions when responding to unruly or irate individuals. Officers may carry weapons when assigned to tower duty, transportation, escape, or special assignments. Workday attendance at assigned worksites is essential.

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 Equivalency (HSE); a degree is not required.
Be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be able to respond to emergencies, make sound decisions about the use of force, and recognize suicidal behavior.
Meet any applicable minimum physical standards demonstrated through fitness training and/or assessment.
Have the strength and ability to restrain individuals in accordance with policy and procedure, run short distances, and remain alert using keen observational and hearing skills.
Use and maintain a firearm with strong discretion when assigned duties requiring one.

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 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 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.
Supervise incarcerated individuals with a high level of judgment and care.
Attend work at assigned worksite(s).

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 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.