Correctional Intelligence Officer

About the role

The role is within the Indiana Department of Correction at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility, a multi-level security facility in Carlisle, Indiana.

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

• A High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 4+ years of experience in investigative work, law enforcement, corrections, or military police at least two (2) years of experience must be in investigative work.
• Completion of a government-sanctioned investigative training program may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience (Proof of completion must accompany application).

Skills

• 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
• 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 $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Schedule

This role typically works 8-hour days Monday through Friday and responds to the facility after hours for significant incidents.