Correctional Intelligence Officer

About the role

The Indiana Department of Correction seeks a Correctional Intelligence Officer to join a team of investigators and analysts in a maximum-security facility for adult males. The role involves investigating incidents related to the correctional facility, gathering evidence, and providing reports to outside agencies.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and gather physical evidence and testimony of incidents/accidents involving staff, offenders, or others associated with the facility.
• 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 facility to determine whether security concerns exist and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and ACA standards.
• Participate in trials, provide testimony as expert witness, and testify in court hearings.
• Observe offender activities and line movements to report issues.
• Investigate correspondence between offenders and staff and ensure it is in compliance to Indiana codes and Departmental policy.

Requirements

• Must test negative on all drug screenings.
• Specialized 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

• Must complete the 40-hour IDOC Investigations Academy within one (1) year of being in the position.
• A High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 2+ years of experience in corrections, investigative work, law enforcement, or military police at least one (1) year of experience must be in investigative work.
• You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment:

• Must pass all drug screenings.
• Must complete the 40-hour IDOC Investigations Academy within one (1) year of being in the position.
• Must have at least 2+ years of experience in corrections, investigative work, law enforcement, or military police at least one (1) year of experience must be in investigative work.

Skills

• 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.
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• Deferred compensation 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.
• Cumulative 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off.
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Free Parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 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.