Correctional Officer (Correctional Systems Officer)

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Kings (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Bureau of Prisons as a Corrections Professional, where you will ensure public safety and assist individuals in their reentry into society. This role involves supervising inmates and coordinating various security procedures. A career with the U.S. government offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service.

Responsibilities

• Supervising large groups of inmates during transport operations.
• Coordinating prisoner transfers and custody exchanges.
• Carrying out proper inmate releases after federal sentences.

Skills

Supervision

Coordination

Security Procedures

Job description

Corrections Professionals

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

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on specific benefits offered.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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

1. Education: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position at this grade level.
2. Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in federal service. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the position.

Examples of qualifying experience include:

• Experience related to the functions of the Mailroom and Receiving and Discharge areas, including admission and release, physical processing, identification, coordination of prisoner transfers, security procedures, bus movement, and final releases.
• Supervising large groups of inmates in preparation for bus or airlift operations, including coordinating functions such as visual searching, fingerprinting, and photographing.
• Carrying out proper inmate releases after completing federal sentences, including identification, review of clearances, fines, and release paperwork.
• Coordinating exchanges of custody with federal and non-federal agencies.

Medical Requirements

The Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons, has established the following medical requirements for Correctional Officer positions:

The duties involve mental and physical exertion, including prolonged walking and standing, restraining prisoners in emergencies, and participating in escape hunts. Applicants must be physically capable of performing these duties and free from defects or diseases that pose employment hazards. Good health and physical fitness are required.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must specify the actual time spent in activities.

Your eligibility will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.