Correctional Sergeant

State of Indiana • Pendleton, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Correctional Industrial Facility is a medium‑security facility in Pendleton, Indiana, housing more than 1,400 incarcerated adult males. The facility offers a wide range of educational, vocational, and job opportunities to support rehabilitation. Incarcerated individuals participate in apprenticeships and assignments such as maintenance, groundskeeping, sanitation, food service, barbering, and manufacturing. CIF also features a brake shop where individuals refurbish brake pads while learning technical skills. Educational opportunities include the ability to earn a GED, helping prepare incarcerated individuals for employment after release. Staff promote an environment of accountability and professional development.

Requirements

• Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must test negative on all drug screenings.
• Working knowledge of the methods, procedures and practices utilized in a correctional environment.
• Ability to work mandatory/voluntary overtime.
• Ability to supervise and obtain results from offenders and subordinate staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including giving clear directions to offenders, completion of offender/conduct reports etc.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to apply as needed.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
• Ability to successfully complete all mandatory training including the DOC Supervisory Training Program, First Aid, and CPR courses.
• Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• A High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 6 months of experience in corrections, law enforcement, or military law enforcement applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage safe offender movement and the efficient operation of the meal delivery and chow halls.
• Lead assigned staff in maintaining the security and safety of offenders, buildings, and grounds.
• Ensure offenders are properly escorted to and from various locations across the facility for food, medicine, work assignments, and recreation.
• Review and provide feedback on such matters as offender’s movements, activities, and rule violations.
• Assist supervisor in appropriate administration of security related operations.
• Manage offenders in various work details including general clean-up of institutional grounds and buildings.
• Assist in identifying offender treatment needs and support programs for treatment and rehabilitation which may include encouraging offenders to accept professional assistance and treatment from staff as needed.
• Follow all policies and procedures related to facility’s emergency preparedness and response.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees.
• Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 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 time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED