Correctional Sergeant

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About Edinburgh Correctional Facility:

 Edinburgh Correctional Facility is a minimum‑security facility located in Edinburgh, Indiana, on the grounds of Camp Atterbury and houses more than 300 incarcerated adult males. The facility maintains strong partnerships with Camp Atterbury, community organizations, and state agencies to provide work crew opportunities. These crews contribute valuable labor that supports military operations and civic projects across Indiana. The facility also offers programs, services, and educational opportunities focused on personal development. Staff encourage incarcerated individuals to strengthen work habits, build skills, and prepare for re‑entry. The environment promotes responsibility, growth, and positive change. To learn more about Edinburgh Correctional Facility, click here.

Role Overview:

 As a Correctional Sergeant at the Edinburgh Correctional Facility, you will be responsible for the management, supervision, and safety of the facility, incarcerated individuals, coworkers and the general public. In addition, you must remain alert to all potential breaches of security and threats. In this position you must apply the IDOC and facility rules, policies and procedures in a firm, fair and consistent manner to both incarcerated individuals and subordinate staff. You will make some decisions regarding disbursement of assignments and ensures that work performed by subordinate staff is performed satisfactorily, following all applicable policy and procedure. In a small facility, individual may, at times, be the highest-ranking custody staff on grounds. In the event of an emergency, effective leadership must be immediately exhibited. 

Salary Statement:

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

Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows: Manage safe offender movement and the efficient operation of the meal delivery and chow halls.

Lead assigned staff in maintaining the security and safety of offenders, buildings, and grounds. Ensure offenders are properly escorted to and from various locations across the facility for food, medicine, work assignments, and recreation. Review and provide feedback on such matters as offender's movements, activities, and rule violations. Assist supervisor in appropriate administration of security related operations. Manage offenders in various work details including general clean-up of institutional grounds and buildings. Assist in identifying offender treatment needs and support programs for treatment and rehabilitation which may include encouraging offenders to accept professional assistance and treatment from staff as needed. Follow all policies and procedures related to facility's emergency preparedness and response. Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development. Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position. 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.

What You'll Need for

Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Must test negative on all drug screenings. Working knowledge of the methods, procedures and practices utilized in a correctional environment. Ability to work mandatory/voluntary overtime. Ability to supervise and obtain results from offenders and subordinate staff. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including giving clear directions to offenders, completion of offender/conduct reports etc. Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to apply as needed. Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow. Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets. You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment: Ability to successfully complete all mandatory training including the DOC Supervisory Training Program, First Aid, and CPR courses. A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 6 months of experience in corrections, law enforcement, or military law enforcement 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

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

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members. Benefits of Employment with the

State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

Wellness Rewards Program:

Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewardsHealth savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contributionDeferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer matchTwo (2) fully-funded pension plan optionsA robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothersUp to 15 hours of paid community service leaveCombined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off12 paid holidays, 14 on election yearsEducation Reimbursement ProgramGroup life insuranceReferral Bonus programEmployee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visitsQualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramFree Parking for most positionsFree LinkedIn Learning access 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.

IN.gov.