Correctional Officer

Federal bureau of Prisons; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Bureau of Prisons in Philadelphia seeks professionals to supervise and support inmate populations, maintain security, and uphold public safety.

The incumbent enforces facility rules, provides care and correctional treatment, and cooperates with staff to ensure orderly operations and proper responses to emergencies.

Flexibility to work long and irregular hours, Sundays and holidays, may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates.

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.