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About the Plainfield Correctional Facility:
Plainfield Correctional Facility is a medium-security correctional facility housing adult male members located southwest of Plainfield, Indiana in Hendricks County. The average daily population in this facility is 1,650.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
About the Job:
As the Correctional Training Officer, you will be responsible for providing specialized instruction for both new and veteran employees of the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC). In this position, you will work under supervision to update and implement training programs. You will provide support instruction at the Correctional Training Institute, as needed.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Conduct and assist in new employee, annual, and on-the-job training for all staff.
- Assist in the development of training curricula to meet specific performance objectives.
- Test, measure, and evaluate trainee performance based on established standards.
- Assist supervisor to ensure that all training programs, procedures, methods, and standards are in compliance with established standards.
- Maintain a variety of training records, course information, and prepare written reports.
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:
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE).
- Two (2) years of full-time experience in corrections, education, in-service training, or related experience.
- Working knowledge of principles and practices of Staff Development and Training Division including Administrative Procedures.
- Working knowledge of “Adult Learning” principles.
- Working knowledge of training correctional issues, treatment programs, custody issues, ACA standards and departmental policies and procedure.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to present and execute detailed lesson plans.
- Ability to successfully complete all required training, including the Train the Trainer programs.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role provides supervision for incarcerated individuals and requires a high level of judgment and care.
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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