Correctional Officer: Make a Real Impact in Indiana

State of Indiana; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 59,926,000 - 81,278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Wellness Rewards program

Health savings account (HSA)

Pension plan options

Paid leave policies (vacation, sick, /

Holidays and education reimbursement

Group life insurance

Referral bonus program

Employee assistance program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Free Parking

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

The State of Indiana is hiring a Correctional Officer at the Madison Correctional Facility to work a 12-hour shift, maintain security, and support daily activities for adult female inmates in a minimum-security DOC environment.

Expect a base pay of $22.00/hour plus $1/hour differential, with biweekly and annual figures noted; overtime may apply. This role requires 18+, a valid license, travel flexibility, and strong judgment and communication.

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 incarcerated individual/conduct reports etc.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to apply as needed.

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

Driver's license

Overtime readiness

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Job description

The State of Indiana is hiring a Correctional Officer at the Madison Correctional Facility to work a 12-hour shift, maintain security, and support daily activities for adult female inmates in a minimum-security DOC environment.

Expect a base pay of $22.00/hour plus $1/hour differential, with biweekly and annual figures noted; overtime may apply. This role requires 18+, a valid license, travel flexibility, and strong judgment and communication.