Correctional Officer

Federal Bureau of Prisons; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Bureau of Prisons in Hopewell, VA seeks corrections professionals to maintain a humane, secure environment and prepare inmates for successful reentry.

The role involves supervising inmates, enforcing rules, and ensuring safety. Willingness to work long hours and respond to emergencies is essential.

Candidates must be adaptable and uphold standards of conduct; comprehensive training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates.
• Enforces rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct.

Job description

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

Duties

Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates. 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.