Correctional Release Assistant

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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, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the Edinburgh Correctional Facility 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 Edinburgh Correctional Facility is a minimum security Correctional facility for adult males. Edinburgh Correctional Facility is located in Edinburgh, Indiana.

Edinburgh Correctional Facility has work crews supporting Camp Atterbury and other community and state agencies. The goal of the facility is to provide labor support for the military, local community, and other state agencies while also providing incarcerated individuals with programs, education, services, and job assignments that promote self‑improvement, growth, and positive change for a successful return to the community.

As the Correctional Release Assistant at the Edinburgh Correctional Facility you will be responsible for maintaining incarcerated individual commitments to the Department of Correction. You will receive new or amended commitments from the courts, work closely with the Sentence Computation and Release Section, monitor pending charges and detainers, and manage temporary court‑ordered releases. You will also serve as the facility liaison to the Indiana Parole Board, the court system, and all wanting authorities.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Oversee and ensure the accuracy of the upcoming offender release data for scheduled/special releases as ordered by the court.
• Coordinate the planning and successful completion of primary and secondary offender placements while adhering to all nuances as stipulated within state statue and IDOC administrative policy.
• Receive, distribute, and monitor offender progress reports as ordered by the court.
• Submit completed forms in compliance with agency established procedures.
• Appear at parole hearings as directed by the supervisor.
• Inform offenders of judicial, parole board, or IDOC official’s decisions impacting the offender release date.
• Complete and/or assist offenders in completion of applicable forms.

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:

• General knowledge of practices and procedures of work release, parole, probation, and clemency.
• Basic knowledge of IDOC mission, correctional environment, and Indiana Criminal Code.
• Ability to complete related training offered by Correctional Training Institute.
• Excellent communication skills required in interactions with Court officials and other governmental entities.

A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 1+ years of experience in corrections or related area applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role provides supervision for incarcerated individuals and requires a high level of judgment and care.

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