Correctional Officer
Job Location:
South Bend, IN - USA
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Job Summary
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state offering a range of opportunities across 60 agencies. At the state youll find competitive compensation a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About South Bend Community Re-Entry Center:
South Bend Community ReEntry Center is a minimumsecurity communitybased facilitylocatedin South Bend Indiana with a capacity of 201 incarcerated adult males. The center serves incarcerated individuals within 12 months of release and provides both workrelease and reentry education programs. Incarcerated individuals gain work experience through local employer partnerships. Programming emphasizes personal responsibility civic engagement and strong work habits. Staff provide support to help individuals transition successfully back into the community. The facility plays a vital role in northern Indianas reentry network. To learn more about South Bend Community ReEntry Center clickhere.
Role Overview:
As a Correctional Officer at the South Bend Community Re-Entry Center you will be responsible for working as a part of a team in a minimum security Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) facility for adult males. During a typical 12 hour shift you will maintain the security of the unit as well as the safety of staff and incarcerated individuals while ensuring daily activities and programs proceed on schedule. Correctional Officers will work 7 total shifts including 1 weekend during the 14 day pay period.
Salary:
This position starts at a $22.00/hour base pay equating to $1886.50 biweekly or $49049.00 annually. Candidates with relevant experience may qualify for a higher base pay. These figures do not account for any overtime pay an employee may earn. Use ourCompensation Calculatorto view the total compensation package.
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Maintain your own personal safety and the safety of all staff and incarcerated individuals.
- 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 assignments and recreation.
- Keep records and make reports on such matters as incarcerated individualsmovements activities and rule violations.
- Search incarcerated individuals housing areas and visitors for possible unauthorized items.
- Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
- At least eighteen (18) years of age.
- Must possess a valid drivers license.
- 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 incarcerated individuals 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 incarcerated individuals completion of incarcerated individual/conduct reports etc.
- Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to apply as needed.
You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment:
- Ability to successfully complete the personal protection training.
A degree is not required. However a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) is required.
Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Your work is physically emotionally and mentally demanding. As a Correctional Officer you must maintain constant vigilance for periods of up to sixteen (16) hours at a time. The environment tends to be stressful with a threat of physical harm or injury to oneself coworkers incarcerated individuals and/or the general public due to errors in judgement. You must be able to react to emergency situations including the ability to determine the need to use force as well as the ability to recognize suicidal behavior. Work normally consists of relatively standardized tasks following departmental and institutional policy. However work at times requires on-the-spot decision-making when coping with one or more unruly or irate incarcerated individual. You will carry weapons when assigned to tower duty transportation assignments escape assignments or special assignments as determined by the appointing authority (or designee).
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 457B account (similar to401k 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 Parkingfor most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learningaccess
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting selecting developing and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
The Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) is responsible for adult and juvenile inmates held in more than 30 facilities. IDOC's facilities include minimum- and maximum-security prisons, camps, and work-release centers. The department's PEN Products program partners with private indu ... View more
