Correctional Officer jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

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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Correctional officer
  • Work For Indiana
  • Albion, IN FULL_TIME
  • Work for Indiana

    Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities.

    As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.

    At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population.

    As a proud equal opportunity employer, 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.

    Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below.

    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 :

    • 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 individuals movements, activities, and rule violations.
    • Search incarcerated individuals housing areas and visitors for possible unauthorized items.

    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 :

    • 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 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.

    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
    • 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

    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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Correctional officer
  • Indiana Department of Transportation
  • Albion, IN FULL_TIME
  • Work for Indiana Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging pro...
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Correctional Officer
  • Wabash County Government
  • Wabash, IN FULL_TIME
  • POSITION DESCRIPTION - Pay January 1, 2024: $44,464.00 COUNTY OF WABASH, INDIANA POSITION: Correctional Officer DEPARTMENT: Jail WORK SCHEDULE: As Assigned To perform this position successfully, an in...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Part Time Days EMT/QMA
  • Quality Correctional Care
  • Albion, IN PART_TIME
  • About Us: Quality Correctional Care is an Indiana-based company that proudly serves as the medical and mental health provider in 70 county jail facilities. Our mission is to provide excellent care to ...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Part Time EMT/QMA
  • Quality Correctional Care
  • Albion, IN PART_TIME
  • About Us: Quality Correctional Care is an Indiana-based company that proudly serves as the medical and mental health provider in 70 county jail facilities. Our mission is to provide excellent care to ...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Full Time Nurse Night Shift (LPN/Ran)
  • Quality Correctional Care
  • Fort Wayne, IN FULL_TIME
  • Quality Correctional Care is looking for a Licensed Nurse to join our team. This person is responsible for assisting physicians while providing treatment to patients with a variety of medical conditio...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Police Officer
  • Parkview Health
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • High School Diploma or GED required. Associates degree in related field preferred. Must have and maintain a valid driver...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Warehouse Security Officer
  • Securitas, Inc.
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Location: Location: Warehouse Security Officer in Fort Wayne, IN at Securitas Security Services USA Location * **Locatio...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Customer Service Representative
  • Byrna Technologies
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Job Description Job Description Position Overview We are looking for a Customer Service Representative to connect and as...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent (Examiner) - Direct Hire - Incentive eligible-AMENDED
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Duties WHAT ARE THE APPEALS (AP), LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL (LB&I), SMALL BUSINESS SELF-EMPLOYED (SB/SE) AND TAX ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mason City Schools - Specialized Classroom Aide
  • Ohio Department of Education
  • Ohio City, OH
  • Mason City Schools Classified Opening Posting Date: December 21, 2023 Position: Specialized Classroom Aide Location: Mas...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Coroner - Rousseau Centre - Part-Time Administrative Assistant
  • Allen County - IN
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Your application is the primary tool we use to evaluate your qualifications for the posted position. Be sure to accurate...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality Specialist
  • CSL
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Job Description Summary This position provides immediate support to the Assistant Manager of Quality in monitoring plasm...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Security Officer - Weekends Only
  • Allied Universal®
  • Butler, IN
  • Overview Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers t...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

Fort Wayne is a city in the U.S. state of Indiana and the seat of Allen County, United States. Located in northeastern Indiana, the city is 18 miles (29 km) west of the Ohio border and 50 miles (80 km) south of the Michigan border. With a population of 253,691 in the 2010 census, it is the second-most populous city in Indiana after Indianapolis, and the 75th-most populous city in the United States. It is the principal city of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area, consisting of Allen, Wells, and Whitley counties, a combined population of 419,453 as of 2011. Fort Wayne is the cultural and economic c...
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Income Estimation for Correctional Officer jobs
$41,731 to $52,007
Fort Wayne, Indiana area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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