Detention Deputy & Corrections Officer - Security

Marion County Sheriff's Office; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion County Sheriff's Office is seeking deputies to guard and supervise inmates, monitor behavior and intervene according to regulations. Responsibilities include inspecting locks, doors, and gates, recording prisoner information, and processing new prisoner intake, as well as inspecting inmates, visitors, and mail for contraband.

The role requires alertness, physical endurance, and strong interpersonal and written communication, plus independent work under limited supervision.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or HSE.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Be alert at all times and capable of wary, careful judgment.
• Must possess strength, endurance and good interpersonal and written skills.
• Must use sound decision making and adapt to stressful conditions.
• Be alert, observant, and able to work independently with limited supervision.
• No felony convictions on record.

Responsibilities

• Guard and supervise inmates, monitor behavior and intervene per regulations.
• Inspect facility locks, windows, doors and gates regularly.
• Keep records of prisoner information, activities and incidents.
• Process entry of new prisoners and prepare inmates for release.
• Inspect prisoners, visitors and mail for contraband.
• Escort inmates within or outside the facility according to procedures.
• Manage schedules for prisoners, including work, visits and appointments.
• Use approved force to maintain discipline and order when needed.
• Observe and serve food trays, count items and ensure accountability.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written skills

Decision making

Observation/alertness

Stress management

Education

High School diploma or HSE

Job description

Marion County Sheriff's Office is seeking deputies to guard and supervise inmates, monitor behavior and intervene according to regulations. Responsibilities include inspecting locks, doors, and gates, recording prisoner information, and processing new prisoner intake, as well as inspecting inmates, visitors, and mail for contraband.

The role requires alertness, physical endurance, and strong interpersonal and written communication, plus independent work under limited supervision.