Correctional Officer
Federal Bureau of Prisons
About:
The Federal Bureau of Prisons protects society and changes the lives of inmates in our care. We employ more than 36,000 people in different positions that range from Correctional Officers and Nurses to
Office Administrators and Pharmacists. Join us in our mission—in a career that rewards you beyond benefits with professional and personal growth. Work on the inside.
Overview:
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking Correctional Officers at facilities across the country. And we are hiring immediately in our North Central and Western regions. As a Correctional Officer here, you not only protect and secure, you inspire and mentor, too. It is our mission to protect society and positively change the lives of inmates in our care. Here you are valued and respected. You are part of a trained team that has each other’s backs. There are opportunities for career growth, relocation options, and even the chance to retire early with enough years of service. Join us. Work on the inside
Salary:
$46,495- $70,679 per year—Full Promotion Potential GL-07/10
Work Schedule:
Full-time
Full Benefits:
Locations:
Immediately hiring in the North Central and Western Regions. Additional locations hiring throughout the United States.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Correctional Officers provide supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates. They play a vital role in the maintenance of institution security and contributing to the health and welfare of inmates.
They enforce rules governing facility security, inmate accountability, and inmate conduct. They must be able to objectively evaluate situations and make sound judgements. From time to time, you may be authorized to carry firearms and to use physical force to maintain facility safety and security . They may be required to work irregular hours and shifts, such as nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Requirements:
Candidates can qualify for Grade Levels based on their education or work experience and may apply to multiple grades at which they qualify.
Education:
GL-05: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
GL-06: Nine (9) semester hours or fourteen (14) quarter hours of graduate study, from an accredited school, in criminal justice, social science, or other field related to the position.
GL-07: One full academic year of graduate education with major study in criminal justice, social science, or other field related to the position is qualifying for GL-07.
OR
Experience:
GL-05: At least 3 years of full-time general experience, one year of which was equivalent to the GL-04 grade level, or one year of specialized experience. This experience must have demonstrated the aptitude for acquiring the qualifications required for correctional work, and, in addition, demonstrate the possession of personal attributes important to the effectiveness of correctional officers.
GL-06: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in federal service. This experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, performing duties, such as, ensuring individuals confined in a correctional or mental health facility adhere to the rules and regulations; responding to domestic disturbances; or apprehending and arresting individuals violating the law.
GL-07: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in federal service. This experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, performing duties, such as, the supervision of individuals confined in a correctional facility, the application of rules and regulations relative to a correctional institution, or guiding lower graded correctional officers.
Additional Conditions of Employment:
At the Federal Bureau of Prisons, being a Correctional Officer goes beyond the uniform and a set of keys. Learn more about the day-in-the-life activities of a Correctional Officer. Visit www.bop.gov/jobs/officer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $46,495.00 – $70,679.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
COVID-19 considerations:
We are carefully monitoring the spread of the COVID-19 virus in our facilities and following the CDC best practices regarding disease transmission and prevention. For more information, please visit: https://www.bop.gov/coronavirus/index.jsp
Work Location: In person
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