Correctional Major
Date Posted: Dec 10, 2025
Requisition ID: 469162
Location:
Carlisle, IN, US, 47838
Work for Indiana
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 Wabash Valley Correctional Facility :
As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the Wabash Valley 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 Wabash Valley Correctional Facility is a multi-level security Correctional facility for adult males. The Wabash Valley Correctional Facility is located in Carlisle, Indiana. The Wabash Valley Correctional Facility has both minimum security and maximum security and offers multiple programs to meet the needs of the incarcerated population, including the Special Needs Acclimation Program or SNAP. Wabash Valley's staff have implemented many beneficial programs to ensure a well-run facility that offers incarcerated individuals a genuine opportunity for growth while maintaining public safety. The facility is also heavily involved in the community, providing support to local food pantries, schools, and other community organizations.
Role Overview :
As a Correctional Major at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility, you will be responsible for overseeing the security of the facility as you work directly with a team of custody staff and coordinate with non-custody staff members to ensure the safety of both staff and incarcerated individuals. Successful applicants will encourage a diverse work environment as members of the facility's administrative team. The Major's schedule will be flexible enough to provide oversight and leadership to a 24-hour a day operation.
Salary Statement :
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Direct custody staff in maintaining the security and safety of offenders, buildings, and grounds.
Monitor operations of each shift and provides general/technical supervision for all areas of the facility.
Responsible for facility inspections, emergency plans and annual internal audits.
Monitor all overtime to ensure proper coverage and overtime procedure compliance.
Approve/deny all leave requests for Captains and Lieutenants including vacation roster.
Monitor performance and coaching entries for consistent entries by all custody supervisors.
Assist in preparing/revising the master roster to best utilize custody staff and provide coverage of posts.
Assist in developing, revising, and implementing all custody/security related policies, post orders and procedures.
Consult with directors in matters pertaining to unit and facility security.
Conduct pre-deprivation meetings.
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 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.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
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).
Five (5) years of custody experience in a correctional institution, law enforcement or military law enforcement, plus two (2) years' of which must include experience as a correctional supervisor or accredited college training in a related field.
Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.
Must test negative on all drug screenings.
Ability to successfully completion of the Correctional Training Institute program or a similar training program acceptable to the Department of Correction.
Broad knowledge of correctional programs and security procedures in a correctional facility.
A thorough knowledge of department policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal?law and American Correctional Association (ACA) standards relative to corrections.
Ability to develop and implement new correctional policies and procedures and to discern future implications as well as analyze, interpret, and correlate technical correctional material.
Ability to conduct interviews and abide by all applicable laws, policies and procedures related to the recruitment, selection, promotion, and retention of staff.
Ability to abide by and enforce the laws and policies related to Affirmative Action, Americans with Disability Act, Workplace Harassment, Diversity and Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity.
Excellent managerial, mentoring, and coaching skills
Ability to act as the subject matter expert in all custody matters.
Function as the lead in emergency conditions.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships and problem solve with supervisors, subordinates, and other staff within the unit, institution, and agency, as well as individuals in other agencies or in the general public.
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.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
You must satisfy the following requirements to Continue employment:
?Ability to successfully complete all mandatory State and DOC training including DOC Supervisory Training Program, First Aid, and CPR courses.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.
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
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. 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.
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