About the Westville Correctional Facility:
The Westville Correctional Facility is a minimum/maximum security adult facility located on approximately 411 acres near Westville, Indiana in LaPorte County. It currently houses approximately 3,200 offenders.

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About the Job:
As a Correctional Officer, you will work on an assigned shift in a specific unit/or post under the general supervision of a Correctional Sergeant. You will maintain the security of the unit as well as the safety of staff and offenders while ensuring daily activities and programs proceed on schedule.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) and vision/dental coverages
• Wellness program (offers premiums discount for the medical plan)
• Health savings account (includes bi-weekly state contribution)
• Deferred compensation account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Paid vacation, personal and sick time off
• Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs
• 12 company paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• New Parent Leave
• Free Parking
• Free LinkedIn Learning

A Day in the Life:

• Remain alert for signs of disorder or tension.
• Patrol assigned areas at various intervals for the security of offenders, count of offenders, and security of buildings and grounds.
• Follow or ensure compliance with established security procedures.
• Tower duty includes the possession and possible use of firearms.
• Maintain lock control at specific posts.
• Supervise offenders in various work details including general clean-up of institutional grounds and buildings.
• Supervise offenders during shower and bath periods.
• Escort offenders to and from the visiting room and dining room and on various trips away from the institution.
• Counsel with offenders when necessary, discussing offenders’ problems in an informal and unofficial capacity.
• Keep records and make reports on such matters as inmate movements and progress and offender’s violation of rules.
• Work in shake-downs of cell blocks and/or dormitories, searching for possible contraband.
• Search vehicles entering and leaving the gates for contraband and trafficking offenses.
• Search visitors and all packages for contraband.
• Encourage offenders to accept professional assistance from staff.

What We're Looking For:

• Candidates must have a High School Diploma OR High School Equivalent (HSE)
• Must test negative on all drug screenings.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,693.50 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 3x12
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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