Correctional Intelligence Officer

About Wabash Valley Correctional Facility

Wabash Valley Correctional Facility is a multi‑level security facility located in Carlisle, Indiana, with a capacity of more than 2,200 incarcerated adult males. The facility includes both maximum‑security and minimum‑security housing. Programs support rehabilitation through educational services, treatment, and specialized initiatives. Notable offerings include the Special Needs Acclimation Program (SNAP), which provides tailored support for individuals with unique needs. The facility also contributes to community service projects supporting local organizations.

Staff emphasize public safety, responsibility, and opportunities for personal growth.

As a Correctional Intelligence Officer at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility, you will work with a small team of investigators and intelligence analysts. A Correctional Intelligence Officer helps contribute to the safety and security of the facility by investigating incidents related to the correctional facility, including but not limited to misconduct by incarcerated individuals or staff, illegal activity by visitors and volunteers, and policy violations.

A typical day for a Correctional Investigator includes reviewing digital video footage, monitoring phone calls, and investigating incidents. Investigators typically work 8‑hour days Monday through Friday and respond after hours for significant incidents.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Investigate and gather physical evidence and testimony from defendants, complainants, witnesses, informants, and other staff members or offenders.
• Conduct criminal investigations and provide reports, information, and criminal intelligence to outside agencies when appropriate.
• Gather evidence, recover, and accurately label items considered evidence for future use in internal/external cases.
• Conduct inspections of the facility to determine whether security concerns exist and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and ACA standards.
• Participate in trials, provide testimony as an expert witness, and testify in court hearings.
• Observe offender activities and line movements to report issues.
• Train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing corrective actions and opportunities for professional development.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with local law enforcement officials and prosecutors.

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:

• Must test negative on all drug screenings.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, techniques, and terminology of current investigative practices and security procedures.
• Working knowledge of federal laws, Indiana codes, and Department of Correction policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of due process, criminal and civil liability.

A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 4+ years of experience in investigative work, law enforcement, corrections, or military police, of which at least two (2) years must be in investigative work. Completion of a government‑sanctioned investigative training program may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience (proof of completion must accompany application).

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

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full‑time employees which includes:

• Three medical plan options…