Correctional Training Office

Correctional Training 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 Training Officer, you will oversee a team of training officers for staff in a correctional facility. During a typical day, you will be responsible for ensuring the scheduling of classes, assignment of instructors, and overseeing the security of the training center. As a department head, you will report directly to the Deputy Warden of Operations. This role supports a vital aspect of the facility. In this role, you will have a direct impact on ensuring staff know how to perform their duties in a safe and professional manner. You will also be working directly with new hires with the ability to directly influence their knowledge and help the facility leadership to promote a positive and supportive work culture.

Salary Statement :

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

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 :

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 :

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.