Correctional Officer — Impactful Security & Rehabilitation

State of Indiana; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Pension plans

Paid leave

Free Parking

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Job summary

State of Indiana's Putnamville Correctional Facility in Greencastle is hiring a Correctional Officer to join a team in a medium-security setting. You will maintain unit security, support staff and inmates, and ensure daily programs run on schedule during a typical 12-hour shift.

Starting pay is $22.00 per hour plus $1 differential, totaling about $51,278 annually before overtime. A high school diploma is required; veterans and law enforcement candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.
• Must test negative on all drug screenings.
• Veteran/law enforcement candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to work with and around incarcerated individuals per DOC mission statement.
• Ability to work mandatory/voluntary overtime in any shift; up to 16 consecutive hours per day.
• Ability to understand and utilize chemical agents properly.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including giving clear directions to incarcerated individuals, completion of reports, etc.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to apply as needed.
• A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or HSE is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain your own personal safety and the safety of all staff and incarcerated individuals.
• Monitor assigned areas at various intervals for security of incarcerated individuals, count of incarcerated individuals, and security of buildings and grounds.
• Follow and ensure compliance with established security procedures.
• Manage incarcerated individuals in various work details including general clean-up of institutional grounds and buildings.
• Escort incarcerated individuals to and from various locations across the facility for food, medicines, work assignments, and recreation.
• Keep records and make reports on such matters as incarcerated individuals' movements, activities, and rule violations.
• Search incarcerated individuals' housing areas and visitors for possible unauthorized items.
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Willing to travel

Drug screening

Overtime availability

Effective communication

Shift endurance (16 hours)

Firearm handling

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Job description

State of Indiana's Putnamville Correctional Facility in Greencastle is hiring a Correctional Officer to join a team in a medium-security setting. You will maintain unit security, support staff and inmates, and ensure daily programs run on schedule during a typical 12-hour shift.

Starting pay is $22.00 per hour plus $1 differential, totaling about $51,278 annually before overtime. A high school diploma is required; veterans and law enforcement candidates are encouraged to apply.