Correctional Officer
State of Indiana
- Michigan City, IN
- $22.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Monitor assigned areas at various intervals for security of incarcerated individuals, count of incarcerated individuals, and security of buildings and grounds.
- Follow and ensure compliance with established security procedures.
- Manage incarcerated individuals in various work details including general clean-up of institutional grounds and buildings.
- Escort incarcerated individuals to and from various locations across the facility for food, medicines, work assignment, and recreation.
- Keep records and make reports on such matters as incarcerated individuals’ movements, activities, and rule violations.
- Search incarcerated individuals' housing areas and visitors for possible unauthorized items.
- Possession of a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE).
- At least eighteen (18) years of age.
- Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.
- Must test negative on all drug screenings.
- Veteran/law enforcement candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Ability to work with and around offenders per DOC mission statement.
- Ability to work mandatory/voluntary overtime in any shift; up to 16 consecutive hours per day.
- Ability to understand and utilize chemical agents properly.
- Ability to communicate effectively, including giving clear directions to offenders, completion of offender/conduct reports etc.
- Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to apply as needed.
- Ability to successfully complete the personal protection training.
- 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
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k 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
- 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