Corrections Unit Supervisor: Lead Security & Rehab

Indiana; Branchville (IN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Education reimbursement

Pension plan

Free parking

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Job summary

The State of Indiana is seeking a Correctional Sergeant at Branchville Correctional Facility in Indiana. This role oversees safety, security, and supervision of inmates and staff, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.

Starts around $47,320 annually and may reflect education and experience. Responsibilities include directing offender movements, leading staff, escorting inmates, and supervising security operations.

Qualifications

• Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must test negative on all drug screenings.
• Working knowledge of the methods, procedures and practices utilized in a correctional environment.
• Ability to work mandatory/voluntary overtime.
• Ability to supervise and obtain results from offenders and subordinate staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including giving clear directions to offenders, completion of offender/conduct reports etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage safe offender movement and the efficient operation of the meal delivery and chow halls.
• Lead assigned staff in maintaining the security and safety of offenders, buildings, and grounds.
• Ensure offenders are properly escorted to and from various locations across the facility for food, medicine, work assignments, and recreation.
• Review and provide feedback on offender movements, activities, and rule violations.
• Assist supervisor in appropriate administration of security related operations.
• Manage offenders in various work details including general clean-up of institutional grounds and buildings.
• Assist in identifying offender treatment needs and support programs for treatment and rehabilitation.
• Follow all policies and procedures related to facility’s emergency preparedness and response.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees.
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

Skills

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Drug screening

Corrections experience

Overtime readiness

Supervise staff

Effective communication

Leadership under pressure

Delegation

Feedback & coaching

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Job description

The State of Indiana is seeking a Correctional Sergeant at Branchville Correctional Facility in Indiana. This role oversees safety, security, and supervision of inmates and staff, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.

Starts around $47,320 annually and may reflect education and experience. Responsibilities include directing offender movements, leading staff, escorting inmates, and supervising security operations.