Correctional Officer - Recruitment Incentive - Direct Hire

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Aliceville (AL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Aliceville, AL seeks corrections professionals to foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

This posting outlines GL-04 through GL-08 qualification pathways and emphasizes following rules, sound judgment, effective communication, and remaining calm in emergencies or stressful situations.

Qualifications

• GL-04: Education above high school or 30 semester hours substituted for experience.
• GL-05: 4-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• GL-06: 9 semester hours or 14 quarter hours of graduate education in a related field.
• GL-07: One full academic year of graduate study in a related field.
• GL-08: No substitution of education for specialized experience.
• OR: At least 2 years of full-time general experience for GL-04, or at least 3 years for GL-05, with attributes such as decision-making, effective communication, and ability to stay calm under stress.

Education

Bachelor's degree (GL-05)

Job description

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

NOTE: GL-04 applications are not being evaluated at this time. Please ensure your application reflects an eligible grade level if you wish to receive consideration.

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

GL-04: Successfully completed education above the high school level in any field may be substituted for general experience at the rate of 30 semester hours for one year of experience.

GL-05: Successful completion of a full 4‑year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

GL-06: 9 semester hours or 14 quarter hours of graduate level education in a major study in criminal justice, social science, or other field related to this position.

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

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

OR

Experience:

GL-04: At least 2 years of full-time general experience, one year of which is equivalent to the GL-03 level in the Federal service.

General experience is defined as progressively responsible work that demonstrates the ability to:

• Follow and apply rules, procedures, or regulations.
• Use sound judgment in decision-making.
• Communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain composure and take appropriate action in emergency or stressful situations.

GL-05: At least 3 years of full-time general experience, one year of which was equivalent to the GL-04 grade level. This experience must have demonstrated the aptitude for acquiring the qualifications required for correctional work, and, in addition, demonstrate the possession of personal attributes important to the effectiveness of correctional officers, such as:

• Ability to meet and deal with people of differing backgrounds and behavioral patterns.
• Ability to be persuasive in selling and influencing ideas.
• Ability to lead, supervise, and instruct others.
• Sympathetic attitude towards the welfare of others.
• Ability to reason soundly and to think out practical solutions to problems.
• Ability to make decisions and act quickly, particularly under stress.
• Poise and self-confidence, and ability to remain calm during emergency situations.

For examples of qualifying general experience, please refer to the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section of this announcement.

GL-06: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty