Correctional Officer

Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Indiana Women's Prison
Indiana Women’s Prison is a maximum-security facility located in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a capacity of more than 700 incarcerated adult females. As the oldest women’s correctional facility in the United States, it serves individuals with diverse needs, including pregnant, elderly, youthful, medically complex, and high-profile incarcerated adult females. The facility features the Officer Breann Leath Memorial Maternal-Child Health Unit, which supports family bonding and re-entry planning. Incarcerated individuals have access to mental health services, substance use treatment, domestic abuse programming, and educational opportunities. Programs focus on rehabilitation and building confidence for life after release. Staff support a safe, structured environment focused on healing and growth.

Role Overview
As a Correctional Officer at the Indiana Women's Prison, you will be responsible for working as a part of a team in a maximum security Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) facility for adult females. During a typical 12 hour shift, you will maintain the security of the unit as well as the safety of staff and incarcerated individuals, while ensuring daily activities and programs proceed on schedule. During the 2 week pay period, Correctional Officers will work 85.75 hours. This consists of 7 total shifts, including 1 weekend.

A Day In The Life
The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• 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.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need For Success
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Possession of a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE).
• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• 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.

You Must Satisfy The Following Requirements To Continue Employment

• Ability to successfully complete the personal protection training.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports
This role provides supervision for incarcerated individuals and requires a high level of judgment and care.

Difficulty Of Work
Your work is physically, emotionally and mentally demanding. As a Correctional Officer you must maintain constant vigilance for periods of up to sixteen (16) hours at a time. The environment tends to be stressful with a threat of physical harm or injury to oneself, coworkers, incarcerated individuals and/or the general public due to errors in judgement.

Physical Effort
Depending on the duties performed or environment setting, frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs or ladders, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and/or similar movements may be involved.
This role requires keen observational and hearing skills to stay alert for possible dangerous situations.

Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Indiana
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off.
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Referral Bonus program.
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free Parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.