Correctional Officer enforces rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility. Presides over prisoners awaiting trial or those who have been convicted of a crime. Being a Correctional Officer oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Additionally, Correctional Officer documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Correctional Officer possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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About Chain O'Lakes Correctional Facility :
As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the Chain O’Lakes Community Re-Entry Center promotes public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry.
We strive to model best Correctional practices, return productive citizens to our communities, and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity and professionalism.
The Chain O’Lakes Community Re-Entry Center is a minimum security facility for adult males. The Chain O’Lakes Community Re-Entry Center is located in Albion, Indiana.
The Chain O’Lakes Community Re-Entry Center is in Noble County, located inside the Chain O’Lakes State Park. The facility offers a wide variety of educational and treatment programs to aid incarcerated individuals with their transition back into the community during the last 36 months of their sentence.
The facility also provides a variety of work crews throughout northeast Indiana to help maintain Pokagon State Park and Chain O’Lakes State Park.
Crews work closely with the Noble County Surveyor's office, Indiana Department of Transportation and the local community on special projects that range from helping place sandbags during flooding to planting and maintaining flowers around the community.
Role Overview :
As a Correctional Officer at the Chain O'Lakes 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 pays at $22 / hour.
A Day in the Life :
The essential functions of this role are as follows :
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What You'll Need for Success :
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment :
You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment :
Ability to successfully complete the personal protection training.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana :
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes :
Equal Employment Opportunity :
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance.
Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.
We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants.
We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Last updated : 2024-03-22
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