Correctional Intelligence Officer

Work for Indiana 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.

Work for Indiana 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.

Indiana State Prison is a level‑four maximum‑security facility located in Michigan City, Indiana, with a capacity of more than 2,400 incarcerated adult males. As the oldest correctional facility in the state, it has a long history and operates on a secured 24‑acre campus with ten manned towers. The prison grounds also include a level‑two facility with a capacity of 385 incarcerated adult males.

Staff maintain a clean, orderly environment while prioritizing safety and security. Programs available to incarcerated individuals support personal development and re‑entry preparation where applicable. The facility provides a structured setting for individuals with long sentences or those convicted of violent offenses.

As a Correctional Intelligence Officer, you will work with a small team of Investigators and Intelligence Analysts in a maximum-security Indiana Department of Correction facility for adult males. 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, to name a few.

A typical day for a Correctional Investigator includes reviewing Digital Video footage, monitoring phone calls, and investigating incidents. Correctional Investigators typically work 8-hour days Monday through Friday and respond to the facility after hours for significant incidents.

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

• Investigate and gather physical evidence and testimony of incidents/accidents involving staff, offenders, or others associated with the facility.
• 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 facility to determine whether security concerns exist and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and ACA standards.
• Participate in trials, provide testimony as expert witness, and testify in court hearings.
• Observe offender activities and line movements to report issues.
• Investigate correspondence between offenders and staff and ensure it is in compliance to Indiana codes and Departmental policy.

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.

• Must test negative on all drug screenings.
• Specialized 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.

• Must complete the 40-hour IDOC Investigations Academy within one (1) year of being in the position.

A degree is not required.…