Correctional Officer

Federal bureau of Prisons; Oakdale (LA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Bureau of Prisons in Oakdale, LA seeks corrections professionals to supervise and care for inmates and support a secure, humane environment that promotes public safety. You will enforce facility rules, contribute to security and inmate accountability, and communicate through post orders and staff meetings.

You may work long hours, including Sundays and holidays, and may be authorized to carry firearms to maintain order.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates.
• Enforces rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct.
• May be authorized to carry firearms and to use physical force, including deadly force, to maintain control of inmates.
• During heavy workload periods, may be required to work long and irregular hours, Sundays, holidays and overtime.
• Information as to operations and procedures is provided by post orders, program statements, local supplements, custodial manual and staff meetings.
• Incumbent must be flexible and have a broad knowledge base to resolve problems using initiative.

Job description

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Oakdale, LA 71463

Summary

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.