Correctional Officer

Overview

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates and guidance to lower‑graded Correctional Officers. Incumbent is concerned with maintenance of institution security contributing to the health and welfare of the inmates and the promotion of good public relations.

Enforces rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct to ensure judicial sanctions are carried out and inmates remain in custody. From time to time, may be authorized to carry firearms and to use physical force, including deadly force, to maintain control of inmates.

During institution emergencies or other periods of heavy workload or limited staff, may be required to work long and irregular hours, unusual shifts, Sundays, holidays and unexpected overtime. Information as to operations and procedures is provided by post orders, BOP program statements, local supplements, custodial manual, internal correspondence and staff meetings. Incumbent must be flexible and have a broad knowledge base to use own initiative in the resolution of problem situations.

• Supervise, care and security of inmates in a correctional environment.
• Enforce rules, regulations and procedures of the institution.
• Maintain custody and discipline of inmates in all required areas.
• Respond to emergencies and perform duties with personal initiative.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration required.
• Education:
  
  Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience:
  
  Three (3) years of full‑time general experience or one year of specialized experience equivalent to GL‑06 or GL‑07.

Salary range is $49,739 to $94,537 per year (Rest of US GL‑05/01 to GL‑08/10).

As a federal employee you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, paid leave and opportunities for career development.