Correctional Officer — Safeguard & Support Inmates

State of Indiana; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Indiana is seeking a Correctional Officer for the Madison Correctional Facility in Madison, Indiana. You will work as part of a team in a minimum-security IDOC facility for adult females, maintaining unit security and safety during a 12-hour shift, with 85.75 hours in a two-week pay period across 7 shifts including 1 weekend.

The position starts at $22.00/hour base pay plus $1/hour differential, equating to about $51,278.50 annually.

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.

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

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Job description

State of Indiana is seeking a Correctional Officer for the Madison Correctional Facility in Madison, Indiana. You will work as part of a team in a minimum-security IDOC facility for adult females, maintaining unit security and safety during a 12-hour shift, with 85.75 hours in a two-week pay period across 7 shifts including 1 weekend.

The position starts at $22.00/hour base pay plus $1/hour differential, equating to about $51,278.50 annually.