Correctional Counselor: Reentry Advocate & Secure Unit Leader

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Springfield, MO seeks a Correctional Officer (Correctional Counselor) to foster a humane and secure environment and to prepare individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

You will develop and implement unit programs, interview newly admitted inmates during intake, and support security through extensive inmate contacts, coordinating property and trust fund matters as needed.

Qualifications

• Transcripts MUST be uploaded and linked from USAJOBS with identifying information.
• Degrees must be from colleges/universities accredited or pre-accredited.
• Foreign education must follow the Recognition guidelines (Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition).

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements unit programs to meet inmates' individual needs, including individual and group counseling.
• Interviews newly admitted inmates during intake/orientation.
• Maintains and enhances unit and institution security through extensive inmate contacts.
• Coordinates inmate property and trust fund activities within the unit.
• Supports security responsibilities alongside other correctional staff.

Education

Transcripts upload verification

Accredited degree required

Foreign education recognition

Job description

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Springfield, MO seeks a Correctional Officer (Correctional Counselor) to foster a humane and secure environment and to prepare individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

You will develop and implement unit programs, interview newly admitted inmates during intake, and support security through extensive inmate contacts, coordinating property and trust fund matters as needed.