Correctional Sergeant

Correctional Sergeant

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.

About Wabash Valley Correctional Facility :

As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility promotes public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. We strive to model best correctional practices, return productive citizens to our communities, and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity, and professionalism. The Wabash Valley Correctional Facility is a multi-level security correctional facility for adult males. The Wabash Valley Correctional Facility is located in Carlisle, Indiana. The Wabash Valley Correctional Facility has both minimum security and maximum security and offers multiple programs to meet the needs of the incarcerated population, including the Special Needs Acclimation Program or SNAP. Wabash Valley's staff have implemented many beneficial programs to ensure a well-run facility that offers incarcerated individuals a genuine opportunity for growth while maintaining public safety. The facility is also heavily involved in the community, providing support to local food pantries, schools, and other community organizations.

Role Overview :

As a Correctional Sergeant at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility, you will be responsible for the management, supervision, and safety of the facility, offenders, 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 offenders and subordinate staff. You will make some decisions regarding the disbursement of assignments and ensure that work performed by subordinate staff is performed satisfactorily, following all applicable policies and procedures. In a small facility, an individual may, at times, be the highest-ranking custody staff on the 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 :

• 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 :

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment :

You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment :

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 :

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.