Correctional Intelligence Officer 3

About the role

The role of Correctional Intelligence Officer at Westville Correctional Facility involves working with a team to investigate incidents within the facility, including misconduct by incarcerated individuals or staff, illegal activity by visitors and volunteers, and policy violations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and gather physical evidence and testimony from defendants, complainants, witnesses, informants, and other staff members or offenders.
• Conduct criminal investigations and provide reports, information, and criminal intelligence to outside agencies when appropriate.
• Gather evidence, recover, and accurately label items considered evidence for future use in internal/external cases.
• Conduct inspections of the facility to determine whether security concerns exist and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and ACA standards.
• Participate in trials, provide testimony as an expert witness, and testify in court hearings.
• Observe offender activities and line movements to report issues.
• Train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing corrective actions and opportunities to continue professional development.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with local law enforcement officials and prosecutors.

Requirements

• Must test negative on all drug screenings.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, techniques, and terminology of current investigative practices and security procedures.
• Working knowledge of Federal laws, Indiana codes, and Department of Correction policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of due process, criminal and civil liability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in investigative work, with at least 2 years in investigative work.
• Completion of a government-sanctioned investigative training program may substitute for one year of the required experience (proof of completion must accompany application).

Skills

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

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• 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.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Schedule

Correctional Investigators typically work 8-hour days Monday through Friday and respond to the facility after hours for significant incidents.