Correctional Captain

About the role

As a Correctional Captain, you will oversee the management, supervision, and safety of Putnamville Correctional Facility, a medium-security facility in Greencastle, Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily inspections of the units.
• Track, properly vet, and report all incidents to the Operations Center.
• Direct assigned staff in maintaining the security and safety of offenders, buildings, and grounds.
• Manage staff including training, time management, time off approvals, specific shift assignments, corrective action and performance evaluations.
• Assist in identifying offender treatment needs and support programs for treatment and rehabilitation.
• Counsel offenders in an informal and unofficial capacity.
• Oversee the records on shift reports, policy and procedure updates and violations of policies and procedures.
• Direct staff regarding the maintenance and cleanliness of the facility.
• 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.
• Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must test negative on all drug screenings.
• Thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures and practices utilized in a correctional environment.
• Ability to supervise and achieve desired results from offenders and staff.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to apply as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including giving clear directions.
• Ability to collaborate with other departmental requests regarding custody needs.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in a correctional institution, law enforcement or military law enforcement.
• Two (2) years of experience as a correctional supervisor or supervisory training in a related field.

Skills

Must possess the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

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.
• A wellness rewards program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• A health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• A 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) 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.
• An education reimbursement program.
• Group life insurance.
• A free parking program for most positions.
• A free LinkedIn Learning access.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Schedule

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work.

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.