Correctional Officer (Min. Security) - Indiana

State of Indiana; Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Wellness rewards program

Health savings account

Two pension plan options

Paid leave policies

Vacation and holidays

Education Reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning access

Free Parking

Job summary

The State of Indiana invites applications for a Correctional Officer at the Chain O’Lakes Community Re‑Entry Center, Albion, IN. This minimum‑security facility houses adult males and focuses on re‑entry programs within a natural park setting.

You’ll work 12‑hour shifts, with a biweekly schedule of 85.75 hours and a base pay starting at $22.00/hour. Candidates will support security operations, maintain safety, and help run daily activities.

Qualifications

• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• 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.
• A degree not required; HS diploma or equivalent 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

Driver's license

Drug screening

Overtime eligibility

Veteran preferred

Communication skills

Inmate interaction

Armed response / force awareness

Chemical agents knowledge

Critical thinking

Travel willingness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The State of Indiana invites applications for a Correctional Officer at the Chain O’Lakes Community Re‑Entry Center, Albion, IN. This minimum‑security facility houses adult males and focuses on re‑entry programs within a natural park setting.

You’ll work 12‑hour shifts, with a biweekly schedule of 85.75 hours and a base pay starting at $22.00/hour. Candidates will support security operations, maintain safety, and help run daily activities.