Community Corrections: Correctional Officer

Community Corrections:
Full-Time Correctional Officer

Salary: $22.50 hourly

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, paid holidays, Flexible Spending Account Plans, 457 Plans, Life Insurance, and other benefits offered to full‑time employees.

Incumbent serves as Correctional Officer for Vigo County Community Corrections, responsible for maintaining security and order within the Work Release facility.

• Enforce local, state, and federal laws and implement effective policy to protect the lives and property of all people.
• Maintain interior security of the facility, including monitoring surveillance cameras, door controls, meals, visitors, conducting patrols, performing “shakedowns” of all cells/dormitories, and searching residents for contraband; keep accurate accounting of all residents.
• Monitor resident activities and behaviors, ensuring compliance with facility rules and regulations, and report all unusual activity or inmate grievances to appropriate department staff.
• Assist residents with modifying behavior by promoting and modeling positive social values, personal accountability, daily living skills, personal hygiene, and health care issues. Compile and prepare behavior reports and summaries for courts and department superiors.
• Maintain order in common areas such as showers, dining hall, dorm, and dayroom; oversee residents in allowable activities, including making commissary purchases and telephone calls. Intervene as per policy in critical incidents to prevent escape, injury, or property damage.
• Distribute meals, supervise work details and other activities in and around the facility, ensuring proper and timely completion.
• Regularly inspect the facility to ensure security and cleanliness of all areas; monitor general health and welfare conditions of detainees. Issue prescribed medications per physician orders and assist in administering emergency first‑aid measures as needed. Operate portable alcohol sensors and collect drug screens as required.
• Verify resident release from the facility for work, counseling, and approved requests; check residents in and out following prescribed procedures; escort residents to and from treatment providers, Department of Corrections facilities, court, medical facilities, and other sites as directed.
• Answer telephone calls and greet facility visitors, providing information and assistance, taking messages, and directing callers to the appropriate individual or department. Respond to inquiries regarding individual residents and facility activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of rules, regulations, and laws concerning Community Corrections operations and ensure program compliance with guidelines established by the Vigo County Advisory Board.
• Attend in‑service training as required.
• Occasionally testify in legal proceedings or court.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Possession or ability to obtain required certifications and training, including First Responder/CPR and conflict de‑escalation and defense tactics training.
• Thorough knowledge of Department procedures and authority to take action as situations demand.
• Understanding of street slang, security threat groups, conflict resolution, crisis intervention techniques, and safety precautions.
• Proficiency with assigned Department equipment and weapons, including radios, breathalyzers, handcuffs, restraints, security panels, video monitoring, metal detectors, medical blister packs, and fire suppression devices.
• Strong command of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; ability to complete required forms and reports by established deadlines.
• Knowledge of universal health precautions and blood borne pathogens control; ability to apply such knowledge to protect against infection.
• Experience with radio frequencies, codes, and procedures; clear and distinct communication via radio and telephone.
• Ability to obtain and apply knowledge of applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and accepted police procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; sensitivity to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversity, and…