Correctional Officer

About the role

The Branchville Correctional Facility is a medium-security Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) facility for adult males. It offers various educational and vocational programs to promote rehabilitation and re-entry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security of assigned areas, incarcerated individuals, and facilities.
• Count incarcerated individuals and ensure compliance with security procedures.
• Manage work details and escort individuals to/from various locations.
• Keep records and report on incarcerated individuals' movements and activities.
• 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

• Successfully complete personal protection training.

Skills

Keen observational and hearing skills are necessary to stay alert for potential dangers.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program.
• Health savings account with employer match.
• Two fully-funded pension plans.
• Comprehensive leave policies.
• Group life insurance.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.
• Equal opportunity employer.

Pay

$22.00/hour base pay + $1/hour of differential pay, equating to $1,972.25 biweekly or $51,278.50 annually. Overtime pay may apply.

Schedule

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