About the 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.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $27,638.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

THIS POSITION WILL BE WORKING IN THE MAILROOM.

• Prepare correspondence, maintaining reference and resource materials and updating files, forms, and reports.
• Prepare a variety of periodic statistical, informational and/or work activity reports.
• Compute and record information, such as records or reports.
• Accurately maintain and organize office files.
• Properly sort and deliver mail.
• Prepare information and take notes for meetings as needed.
• Direct incoming correspondence to the appropriate individual.
• Completes data entry and prepares reports in Excel on a variety of processes.

The job description 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:

• General knowledge of office administration functions.
• Specialized knowledge of the procedures involved in applying policies, programs and activities of the department as well as working knowledge of other related agency programs and other departments within same agency.
• Specialized knowledge of available records and resource material and an ability to trace required information.
• Basic knowledge of computer procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to pay attention to details and prioritize work.
• Ability to establish cooperative work relationships.
• Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.17 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person