Correctional Officer

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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.

Madison Correctional Facility is a minimum‑security facility located in Madison, Indiana, housing more than 900 incarcerated adult females. Set near the Ohio River and adjacent to Clifty Falls State Park, the facility provides both on‑grounds and off‑grounds work opportunities. It includes a 72‑bed work‑release program that supports re‑entry preparation. Incarcerated individuals participate in programming, job assignments, and educational opportunities tailored to rehabilitation.

Staff promote a supportive environment where individuals can build practical skills and confidence. Programs emphasize treatment, personal improvement, and readiness for reintegration.

As a Correctional Officer at the Madison Correctional Facility, you will be responsible for working as part of a team in a minimum security Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) facility for adult females. 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.

Over a two‑week pay period, Correctional Officers will work 85.75 hours, including seven total shifts, one of which is a weekend.

This position starts at a $22.00 per hour base pay plus $1.00 per hour differential pay, equating to $1,972.25 biweekly or $51,278.50 annually. Candidates with relevant experience may qualify for a higher base pay. These figures do not account for any overtime pay an employee may earn.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• Ability to successfully complete the personal protection training.

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

Your work is physically, emotionally and mentally demanding. As a Correctional Officer you must maintain constant vigilance for periods of up to sixteen (16) hours at a time. The environment…