Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

At the Federal Bureau of Prisons, being a Correctional Officer goes beyond the uniform and law-enforcement benefits. You're building a rewarding career helping inmates on the inside succeed when they get back on the outside.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is a unique agency in the United States Department of Justice. As a Correctional Officer here, your performance makes a real difference every day. And in our transparent promotion structure, that performance gets noticed. There are definitely benefits to working in prison: Supportive, safe, and secure working environment, opportunity for career growth and advancement, competitive federal government salary and benefits, comprehensive healthcare and law-enforcement retirement, potential for recruitment incentives and flexible work options and facility locations to choose from.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid time off

Responsibilities:

• Supervising inmates: Monitoring inmate activities, ensuring compliance with facility rules, and preventing disturbances, assaults, and escapes.
• Maintaining order: Enforcing rules and regulations, conducting regular patrols, and managing inmate movement within the facility.
• Conducting searches: Regularly searching inmates, cells, and common areas for contraband like weapons, drugs, and other unauthorized items.
• Controlling contraband: Identifying and confiscating any prohibited items that could pose a security risk.
• Emergency response: Responding to emergencies such as fights, medical incidents, or escape attempts, taking appropriate action to restore order and ensure safety.
• Maintaining security: Ensuring the physical security of the facility, including monitoring surveillance systems, inspecting doors and windows, and maintaining proper documentation.
• Escorting inmates: Transporting inmates to court, medical appointments, or other locations, ensuring they are secured during transit

Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen
• Must pass a drug and background check
• At time of appointment, applicants must not have reached their 37th birthday unless they previously served in a Federal civilian law enforcement position covered by special civil service retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement. Qualified Preference Eligible Veterans may be exempt from meeting the maximum entry age of 37.
• To be considered at the GS-05 level, requires 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 OR You must have at least 3 years of full-time general experience, one of which is equivalent to the GS-04 grade level, or one year of specialized experience.

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