Correctional Officer; Correctional Systems Officer
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Correctional Officer (Correctional Systems Officer)
- Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
Key ResponsibilitiesThis position is located in the Correctional Systems Department at a Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) correctional facility. The Correctional Systems Department is a multi-faceted operation, consisting of Mail Room, Receiving and Discharge, and Records Office.
This position involves a wide range of duties that require knowledge in the following areas: institution mail; postal regulations; the receiving and discharge of inmates; inmate bus movement; processing of writs; handling of legal documents to include the interpretation of judgments for filing detainers;
Interstate Agreement on Detainers (IAD); locator center procedures; temporary and final releases; release paperwork; file archiving; certification of records; correctional security procedures; and contact with a variety of law enforcement agencies.
Additionally, this position requires a general skill level in the areas of sentence computation, sentencing laws, court processes, and compliance with court directives in order to address inmate inquiries. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.
The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.
Requirements & EducationSee Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable. ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria,
Foreign
Education:
For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.
Department of Education website:
Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.
This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.
What is the salary for this position?The posted pay range is $71415 – $91498/yr.
What security clearance is required?This position requires a Other security clearance.
What is the Final date to receive applications?Applications close on .
How many openings are available?There are 2 openings for this position.
Who is eligible to apply?This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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