Correctional Intelligence Officer

Correctional Intelligence Officer

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 Plainfield Correctional Facility

As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the Plainfield 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 Plainfield Correctional Facility is a medium security correctional facility for adult males. Plainfield Correctional Facility is located in Plainfield, Indiana. The Plainfield Correctional Facility offers resources and treatment geared toward mental health and substance use, along with multiple educational opportunities. The goal is that through treatment and rehabilitation geared toward everyone, the facility will help prepare incarcerated men to re-enter their community with more skills and confidence than when they arrived.

Role Overview

As a Correctional Intelligence Officer, you will work with a small team of Investigators and Intelligence Analysts in an Indiana Department of Correction facility. A Correctional Intelligence Officer helps contribute to the safety and security of the facility by investigating incidents related to the correctional facility, including but not limited to misconduct by incarcerated individuals or staff, illegal activity by visitors and volunteers, and policy violations, to name a few. A typical day for a Correctional Investigator includes reviewing digital video footage, monitoring phone calls, and investigating incidents. Correctional Investigators typically work 8-hour days Monday through Friday and respond to the facility after hours for significant incidents.

A Day in the Life :

The essential functions of this role are as follows :

• Investigate and gather physical evidence and testimony from defendants, complainants, witnesses, informants, and other staff members or offenders.
• Conduct criminal investigations and provide reports, information, and criminal intelligence to outside agencies when appropriate.
• Gather evidence, recover, and accurately label items considered evidence for future use in internal / external cases.
• Conduct inspections of facility to determine whether security concerns exist and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and ACA standards.
• Participate in trials, provide testimony as expert witness, and testify in court hearings.
• Observe offender activities and line movements to report issues.
• Train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing corrective actions and opportunities to continue professional development.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with local law enforcement officials and prosecutors.

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 :

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports :

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana :

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes :

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.