Correctional Officer

About the Role

As a Correctional Officer at Branchville Correctional Facility, you will work as part of a professional team in a medium-security facility for adult males. During a typical 12-hour shift, you will ensure the safety of staff and incarcerated individuals while maintaining order and ensuring daily activities and programs run smoothly.

Correctional Officers work 85.75 hours per two-week pay period, consisting of 7 total shifts, including one weekend. This role is physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding and requires constant awareness and sound judgment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned areas for safety, security, and accountability of incarcerated individuals

• Enforce established security procedures and facility rules

• Supervise incarcerated individuals during work assignments and daily activities

• Escort incarcerated individuals throughout the facility for meals, medical care, work, and recreation

• Conduct searches of housing areas, individuals, and visitors for unauthorized items

• Maintain accurate records and reports related to movements, activities, and rule violations

• Support facility operations to ensure programs and schedules proceed as planned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE)

• At least 18 years of age

• Ability to pass all required drug screenings

• Willingness to work mandatory and voluntary overtime, including up to 16 consecutive hours

• Ability to work effectively with incarcerated individuals in alignment with IDOC’s mission

• Strong communication and critical thinking skills

• Ability to understand and properly use chemical agents

• Veteran and law enforcement candidates are encouraged to apply

• Must successfully complete personal protection training to continue employment

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding role

• Requires prolonged vigilance and alertness

• Frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling

• Exposure to potentially stressful or hazardous situations

• Strong observational and hearing skills required

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Salary

• $22.00/hour base pay + $1.00/hour shift differential

• Approx. $1,972.25 biweekly or $51,278.50 annually

• Candidates with relevant experience may qualify for higher starting pay

• Overtime opportunities available (not included in base salary figures)

Benefits

Full-time employees with the State of Indiana receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Health Savings Account with state contributions

• Deferred compensation 457(b) retirement plan with employer match

• Two fully funded pension plan options

• Paid parental leave and childbirth recovery leave

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave (combined 180 hours annually)

• 12 paid holidays (14 in election years)

• Education reimbursement

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

• Free parking

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply through the State of Indiana careers website using Requisition ID 471917.  Click here to apply online today!