Correctional Officer (Correctional Counselor)

Built for the Badge; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice in Atlanta, Georgia, seeks a Correctional Officer (Correctional Counselor) to join the Bureau of Prisons. The role pays $62,000 to $79,000 per year and requires graduate study or equivalent experience in criminal justice or a related field.

Candidates must have one year of specialized experience or one full academic year of graduate education. The position involves enforcing rules in a correctional environment and operating under high-stress conditions.

Qualifications

• One full academic year of graduate education in criminal justice or related field.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.

Education

Graduate education in criminal justice or related field

Job description

# Correctional Officer (Correctional Counselor)Department of JusticeAtlanta, Georgia, GA$62k – $79kCloses in 6 daysApply now Track applicationAbout this roleTo be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: One full academic year of graduate education with major study in criminal justice, social science or other field related to the position. OR Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. This experience must have equipped the applicant with the qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position. Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience in work such as a correctional officer, residential counselor for at-risk individuals, or re-entry services specialist. Experience in demonstrating knowledge of obtaining information and resources. Experience in demonstrating the knowledge of policies regarding inmate programs. Experience enforcing rules and regulations in a correctional environment. Experience making decisions in a crisis. AND Medical Requirement: The Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons has established the following medical requirements for Correctional Officer positions: The duties of these positions involve unusual mental and nervous pressure and reRequirementsTo be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: One full academic year of graduate education with major study in criminal justice, social science or other field related to the position. OR Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. This experience must have equipped the applicant with the qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position. Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience in work such as a correctional officer, residential counselor for at-risk individuals, or re-entry services specialist. Experience in demonstrating knowledge of obtaining information and resources. Experience in demonstrating the k