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Governor's Summer Intern - DOC Investigations & Intelligence

Date Posted: Dec 20, 2024

Requisition ID: 453940

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse 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.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, 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.

About the Governor's Summer Internship Program (GSI):

The Governor’s Summer Internship Program (GSI) is designed to give college students real-world, hands-on experience in their desired field of study to enhance marketability upon graduation. Participation in the program will offer students a multitude of experiences including networking with state employees, resume building and soft skills workshops, agency head panels, and much more.

About Indiana Department of Correction (DOC):

We promote public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. As the model of best correctional practices, we strive to return productive citizens to our communities and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity, and professionalism.

Role Overview:

As an intern with the Investigations and Intelligence division, you will manage the flow of intelligence information through Regional Managers to ensure effective communication. Immediate distribution of data to facility investigators is essential when necessary. The position also requires monitoring the ViaPath mail and Incarcerated Individuals' phone systems to extract intelligence crucial for maintaining the safety and security of the facility. Additionally, you will assist the Chief, Deputy Chief(s), and Regional Managers during investigations.

Salary Statement:

The hourly rate for this position is $16.24 for those who do not hold a bachelor’s degree & $17.24 for those who hold a bachelor’s degree or higher by the time the internship starts.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Ensure compliance with 28 CFR part 23 and I.C. 5-2-4

• Manage requests for information (RFI) and requests for service (RFS) along with tips and threats relevant to the safety and security of the facility

• Receive, validate, classify, and share inquiries to the appropriate staff

• Log information to be presented in monthly reports

• Manage incarcerated individual phone system (GTL) based on facility needs and as directed by the Chief, Deputy Chief(s) or Regional Managers

• Monitor all available media sources, and intelligence sources, to timely identify incidents and patterns among the incarcerated individual population

• Maintain chain of command and apprised of daily operations and assignments

• Be able to extract and disseminate intelligence to facility investigations with the guidance of Central Office Investigation Staff

• Be familiar with IDOC databases, and IDOC partners. Build and maintain relationships with other Central Office Investigations staff

• Assist the Deputy Chief of Investigations in maintaining a centralized report of the investigations data base and ensure case files are properly filled out and accounted for

• Assist in gathering intelligence and putting together Intelligence Reports, and Link Analysis charts

• Monitor social media and media for IDOC incarcerated individuals, gang trends, refer tips to the proper facility/organization/Central Office Staff

• Complete special projects as assigned by the Chief, Deputy Chief, and Regional Managers promptly

  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.

What You'll Need for Success:

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate with an accredited post-secondary institution and have completed at least one (1) year of undergraduate education.

• Academic work in related field

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to analyze data sets related to discipline

• Ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels

• Ability to conduct well-informed research

• Ability to solve complex, critical problems

• Ability to review and make recommendations on proposed changes to relevant policies and procedures

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

  Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

  This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period

  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. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

  The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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