Work for Indiana
Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion – Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, 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.
Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below.
Agency Statement:
The Adjutant General’s Office (AGO) provides a dynamic workplace while serving the Indiana National Guard at its various facilities throughout the state. AGO’s programs and projects offer exciting opportunities for professionals in many fields – from maintenance repair to cadre to civil engineers – looking to begin or advance their careers. AGO offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as an outstanding work/life balance. AGO offers agency specific benefits, such as an opportunity to work an alternative work schedule and a spot bonus program to reward hardworking employees.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $37,648 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
Role Overview:
The primary purpose of the Airfield Security Sergeant is to provide first-level supervision of Airfield Security Officers and to provide administrative support duties as directed or required by designated higher authority. This role must be able to maintain law and order, preserve the peace, and protect the lives of individuals, soldiers and airmen, as well as individuals visiting Indiana National Guard facilities; and protect federal and state property from sabotage, espionage, domestic or international terrorist attack, theft, fire, and accidental or willful damage and destruction. This position is 2nd shift, 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Control entry to and exit from the location via designated access of entry or exit control points.
- Conduct vehicle inspections in support of the installation security program.
- Patrol and protect location perimeters, mission essential or vulnerable areas, and/or equipment storage areas to detect or deter unauthorized entry.
- Monitor Electronic Security Systems and devices when applicable and initiate appropriate response forces.
- Provide administrative support to the Security Force Operations and other services necessary to secure resources and personnel.
- 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.
The job description 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.
What You’ll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- Must have a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE).
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- Must have four (4) years of military or civilian law enforcement/security experience in a supervisory role; substitution: accredited college training may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Must never have been convicted by the civilian or military court except for minor traffic violations or similar infractions.
- Working knowledge of administrative duties and responsibilities.
- The ability to operate a computer and experience with standard Windows operating system and software.
- Must obtain and retain a favorable National Agency Check (NAC) as a condition of employment.
- Take and pass the Physical Ability Test (PAT) to demonstrate physical ability to perform the essential functions.
- Undergo initial and yearly medical evaluations assessing the ability to take the PAT and perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Indiana Driver’s License and may be required to obtain and maintain a military driver’s license.
- Ability to work shifts, overtime, and weekends as required.
- Wear duty and/or personal protective equipment under adverse environmental conditions.
- 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
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 rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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