Correctional Officer (Correctional Counselor)

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Edgefield (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons is seeking qualified corrections professionals to uphold humane and secure environments and to support public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Candidates must meet the education and experience requirements: GL-07 or GL-08, with graduate study in criminal justice or related fields and at least one year of specialized experience or equivalent duties in correctional settings, including crisis decision-making and program assessment.

Qualifications

• GL-07 requires one full academic year of graduate study in criminal justice, social science, or related field.
• GL-08: there is no substitution of education for specialized experience.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• Examples include corrections work, residential counseling for at-risk individuals, or re-entry services specialist.

Education

Graduate education in criminal justice or related field

Job description

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

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Education

GL-07: One full academic year of graduate education with major study in criminal justice, social science or other field related to the position.

GL-08: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

OR

Experience

GL-07 and GL-08: 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:

GL-07:

• 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.

GL-08:

• Experience in work such as a substance abuse counselor, probation officer, or law enforcement training coordinator.
• Experience demonstrating knowledge of developing/implementing programs.
• Experience drafting reports to summarize assessments or behavior.
• Experience assessing inmates'/offenders' programming needs.
• Experience interacting with inmates/offenders with special needs, (i.e., mental health, substance abuse, anger management issues).