Laundry Foreman
About Branchville Correctional Facility
Branchville Correctional Facility is a medium‑security facility located in Branchville, Indiana, with a capacity of more than 1,400 incarcerated adult males. The facility focuses on rehabilitation by offering several educational and vocational programs. Incarcerated individuals participate in woodworking and sewing, producing items that support local community organizations. Staff foster an environment that promotes accountability, skill development, and preparation for re‑entry. The facility's rural southern Indiana location provides a structured and supportive atmosphere for growth. Programs are designed to help incarcerated individuals return to their communities with meaningful skills.
Role Overview
As a Laundry Foreman at Branchville Correctional Facility, you will oversee the daily operations of the incarcerated individuals' laundry services and clothing issues.
Salary
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $29,588.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience.
A Day In The Life
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Coordinate operation of the laundry/clothing issue departments, complying with IDOC and facility policies and procedure.
- Instruct team on proper laundering of various fabrics.
- Maintain inventory of needed supplies.
- Supervise, properly train, and maintain offender staffing levels in the laundry department.
- Enter offender clothing data into computer database.
- Train offender tailors and supervise clothing and upholstery repairs.
- Ensure proper storage of all chemicals used in the laundry department.
- Ensure safe and sanitary conditions are maintained in the laundry area as per state and federal regulations and guidelines.
- Operate all laundry equipment and perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance.
- Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.
What You'll Need For Success
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
- Specialized knowledge of the equipment in the laundry department and their proper operation as well as new equipment and supplies.
- Ability to instruct and train on proper laundering methods, use of equipment, and proper work habits.
- Specialized knowledge of, and ability to select, proper cleaning agents needed to launder or dry clean fabrics.
- Practical knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding sanitation and safety.
- General knowledge of institution regulation, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to maintain accurate inventory, time, wage, and equipment records.
- Ability to plan and implement efficient procedures to carry out laundry services.
- Ability to operate a sewing machine that is used to repair clothing.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports
- This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.
- This role provides supervision for incarcerated individuals and requires a high level of judgment and care.
Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Indiana
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
- 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