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 Putnamville Correctional Facility: Putnamville Correctional Facility is a medium-security facility in Greencastle, Indiana, with a capacity of more than 2,500 incarcerated adult males. Established in 1914, the facility has earned notable environmental and community service awards. Programming includes The Last Mile, which offers training in coding and multimedia production. Additional programs focus on education, parenting, and vocational development. Incarcerated individuals are encouraged to build skills that support re-entry success. Staff maintain a safe, structured environment focused on rehabilitation.

Role Overview

This position will serve as both an investigative and STG (gang) investigator position. Duties would include but are not limited to evidence collection and processing. Criminal case investigations, gang investigations. Give court testimony when applicable. Investigate incidents/accidents involving staff, offenders, or others associated with the facility. Gather evidence, recover, and accurately label items considered evidence for future use in internal/external cases. Complete and provide reports, information, and criminal intelligence to outside agencies when appropriate. Conduct criminal investigations involving outside agencies when appropriate. 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.

Salary: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life

The essential functions of this role are as follows: Investigate and gather physical evidence and testimony of incidents/accidents involving staff, offenders, or others associated with the facility. 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. Investigate correspondence between offenders and staff and ensure it is in compliance to Indiana codes and Departmental policy.

What You'll Need for Success

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following: Must test negative on all drug screenings. Specialized knowledge of the principles, techniques, and terminology of current investigative practices and security procedures Working knowledge of Federal laws, Indiana codes, and Department of Correction policies and procedures. Working knowledge of due process, criminal, and civil liability. You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment: Must complete the 40-hour IDOC Investigations Academy within one (1) year of being in the position. A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 2+ years of experience in corrections, investigative work, law enforcement, or military police at least one (1) year of experience must be in investigative work and completion of a government sanctioned investigative training program may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience (Proof of completion must accompany application) applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered. Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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: 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 Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) 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 and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers 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 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.

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 Putnamville Correctional Facility: Putnamville Correctional Facility is a medium-security facility in Greencastle, Indiana, with a capacity of more than 2,500 incarcerated adult males. Established in 1914, the facility has earned notable environmental and community service awards. Programming includes The Last Mile, which offers training in coding and multimedia production. Additional programs focus on education, parenting, and vocational development. Incarcerated individuals are encouraged to build skills that support re-entry success. Staff maintain a safe, structured environment focused on rehabilitation.

Role Overview

This position will serve as both an investigative and STG (gang) investigator position. Duties would include but are not limited to evidence collection and processing. Criminal case investigations, gang investigations. Give court testimony when applicable. Investigate incidents/accidents involving staff, offenders, or others associated with the facility. Gather evidence, recover, and accurately label items considered evidence for future use in internal/external cases. Complete and provide reports, information, and criminal intelligence to outside agencies when appropriate. Conduct criminal investigations involving outside agencies when appropriate. 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.

Salary: The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life

The essential functions of this role are as follows: Investigate and gather physical evidence and testimony of incidents/accidents involving staff, offenders, or others associated with the facility. 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. Investigate correspondence between offenders and staff and ensure it is in compliance to Indiana codes and Departmental policy.

What You'll Need for Success

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following: Must test negative on all drug screenings. Specialized knowledge of the principles, techniques, and terminology of current investigative practices and security procedures Working knowledge of Federal laws, Indiana codes, and Department of Correction policies and procedures. Working knowledge of due process, criminal, and civil liability. You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment: Must complete the 40-hour IDOC Investigations Academy within one (1) year of being in the position. A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 2+ years of experience in corrections, investigative work, law enforcement, or military police at least one (1) year of experience must be in investigative work and completion of a government sanctioned investigative training program may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience (Proof of completion must accompany application) applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered. Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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: 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 Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) 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 and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers 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 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.

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