Correctional Officers are responsible for upholding orders and supervising offenders in a safe correctional environment. The officer will advise and instruct offenders in their adjustment to institutional living. Correctional officers are assigned to any one of several security posts on any of the established shifts.
Qualifications
- Possession of a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent.
- At least eighteen (18) years of age.
- A valid driver's license.
- Test negative on all drug tests.
Job Duties
- Monitor assigned areas at various intervals for the security of offenders, count of offenders, and security of buildings and grounds.
Follow and ensure compliance with established security procedures. - Manage offenders in various work details including general clean-up of institutional grounds and buildings.
- Escort offenders to and from various locations across the facility like for food, medicines, work assignment, and recreation.
- Keep records and make reports on such matters as offender’s movements, activities, and rule violations.
- Search offender housing areas and visitors for possible unauthorized items.
- The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
Selection Process
The selection process involves a review of each applicant's employment application and resume, to identify those who appear to possess the relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates who successfully pass this first step will be asked to come in for an interview. If a candidate is selected, they will then go through the background check process. Along with the background check process, the candidate will be asked to participate in a job shadow at the facility. Upon completion of the job shadow, and once all background checks are clear, the candidate will be made a final offer.
- On-site Job Shadow
- Background check- check your inbox for two (2) e-mails
- Background Verification Unit (verify@spd.in.gov)
- Barada Inc.
Both background checks are required before moving forward with employment. A final offer will be made once each step above is completed.
Pay
Pay cycles are bi-weekly, meaning you will work 7 shifts for a total of 85.75 regular hours during each pay period.
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Shift Schedules
There are 4 different groups/brackets. 2 Morning shifts and 2 Night shifts that work a rotating monthly schedule.
- Group H and Group I would work 5:45 am – 6:00 pm
- Group J and Group K would work 5:45 pm – 6:00 am
- Each shift would be 12.25 hours to include roll call.
