Corrections Officer: Protect, Escort & Rehabilitate

State of Indiana; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Wellness rewards

Health savings account

Deferred compensation 457B

Paid time off and holidays

Education Reimbursement

Group life insurance

Employee assistance program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

State of Indiana, Madison Correctional Facility in Madison, IN, is seeking a Correctional Officer. You will work 12‑hour shifts within a minimum‑security IDOC facility for adult females, maintaining unit security and safety for staff and inmates, with a biweekly 85.75‑hour schedule.

Starting pay is $22.00/hour plus $1.00 differential, about $51,278.50 annually, with potential higher base pay depending on experience. Overtime possible; view total compensation via Compensation Calculator.

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.
• This role provides supervision for incarcerated individuals and requires a high level of judgment and care.

Skills

18+ years old

Valid driver\u2019s license

Willing to travel

Drug screening negative

Veteran/law enforcement encouraged

Effective communication

Overtime availability

Chemical agents knowledge

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Job description

State of Indiana, Madison Correctional Facility in Madison, IN, is seeking a Correctional Officer. You will work 12‑hour shifts within a minimum‑security IDOC facility for adult females, maintaining unit security and safety for staff and inmates, with a biweekly 85.75‑hour schedule.

Starting pay is $22.00/hour plus $1.00 differential, about $51,278.50 annually, with potential higher base pay depending on experience. Overtime possible; view total compensation via Compensation Calculator.