Correctional Sergeant

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Sergeant manages, supervises, and supports the safety and security of the facility, incarcerated individuals, coworkers, and the public. The role requires vigilance for potential security breaches and threats, and consistent application of IDOC and facility rules, policies, and procedures. The sergeant assigns work, checks that subordinate staff perform satisfactorily and follow applicable procedures, and may serve as the highest-ranking custody staff member on site at a small facility. In emergencies, the sergeant must demonstrate effective leadership immediately. The position is at Indiana Women’s Prison, a maximum-security facility in Indianapolis serving incarcerated adult females with diverse needs. The role includes overseeing offender movement and work details, supporting treatment and rehabilitation, and supervising staff. Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function. Other duties may be assigned or changed. The position traditionally starts at $47,320, with compensation potentially adjusted based on education and work experience.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Must test negative on all drug screenings.
Working knowledge of methods, procedures, and practices used in a correctional environment.
Ability to work mandatory or voluntary overtime.
Ability to supervise and obtain results from offenders and subordinate staff.
Effective oral and written communication, including giving clear directions and completing offender or conduct reports.
Strong critical-thinking skills and ability to apply them as needed.
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
Ability to give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skills.
Ability to successfully complete mandatory training, including the DOC Supervisory Training Program, First Aid, and CPR courses, to continue employment.
A degree is not required. A high school diploma or high school equivalent and at least 6 months of experience in corrections, law enforcement, or military law enforcement applying similar knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willingness to travel with reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Manage safe offender movement and the efficient operation of meal delivery and chow halls.
Lead assigned staff in maintaining the security and safety of offenders, buildings, and grounds.
Ensure offenders are escorted to and from facility locations for food, medicine, work assignments, and recreation.
Review and provide feedback on offender movements, activities, and rule violations.
Assist the supervisor with security-related operations.
Manage offenders in work details, including cleanup of institutional grounds and buildings.
Help identify offender treatment needs and support treatment and rehabilitation programs, including encouraging offenders to seek professional assistance and treatment.
Follow facility policies and procedures for emergency preparedness and response.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees; clarify role responsibilities and expectations and support professional development.
Set employee expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate performance.
Ensure work meets quality standards and deadlines and follows proper procedures.
Remain alert to security breaches and threats; apply IDOC and facility rules, policies, and procedures fairly and consistently.
Assign work and ensure subordinate staff perform satisfactorily and follow applicable policies and procedures.
Demonstrate effective leadership during emergencies.
Attend work at assigned worksite(s).