Correctional Officer — Secure Custody & Reentry Support

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking corrections professionals dedicated to maintaining a humane and secure environment and ensuring public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. The position requires experience in mailroom and receiving/discharge functions, inmate supervision for transport operations, and coordination with other agencies.

Medical fitness is required due to the demanding nature of the job.

Qualifications

• Education: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position at this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Duties include admission and release, physical processing, identification, coordination of prisoner transfers, security procedures, bus movement, final releases.
• Experience supervising large groups of inmates in preparation for bus or airlift operations, coordinating and carrying out visual searching, fingerprinting, photographing.
• Experience in carrying out the proper release of inmates who have completed their federal sentences, including identification, review of clearances, fines, and release paperwork.
• Experience coordinating exchanges of custody with federal and non-federal agencies.

Job description

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking corrections professionals dedicated to maintaining a humane and secure environment and ensuring public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. The position requires experience in mailroom and receiving/discharge functions, inmate supervision for transport operations, and coordination with other agencies.

Medical fitness is required due to the demanding nature of the job.