Correctional Officer

About the role

Indiana Women’s Prison is a maximum-security facility in Indianapolis, serving adult female inmates with diverse needs. The prison offers a range of programs focusing on rehabilitation and re-entry planning.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security of assigned areas and incarcerated individuals during shifts.
• Count incarcerated individuals and ensure compliance with security procedures.
• Manage incarcerated individuals in work details and escort them to/from various locations.
• Keep records and report on incarcerated individuals' movements, activities, and rule violations.
• Search housing areas and visitors for unauthorized items.

Requirements

• Possession of a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE).
• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Willingness to travel with reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work with and around incarcerated individuals.
• Ability to work mandatory/voluntary overtime in any shift; up to 16 consecutive hours per day.
• Ability to understand and utilize chemical agents properly.
• Strong critical thinking skills and effective communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Pass drug screenings.
• Ability to pass personal protection training.
• Supervisory responsibilities for incarcerated individuals.

Skills

• Keen observational and hearing skills.
• Physical effort involving frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and similar movements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans.
• Wellness rewards program.
• Health savings account with employer match.
• Two fully-funded pension plans.
• Leave policies covering New Parent Leave, Childbirth Recovery Leave, vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• Group life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Pay

This position starts at a $22/hour base pay + $1/hour of differential pay. Candidates with relevant experience may qualify for a higher base pay. These figures do not account for any overtime pay an employee may earn.

Schedule

Candidates will work 85.75 hours per 2-week pay period, consisting of 7 total shifts, including 1 weekend shift.