Correctional Officer: Security, Inmate Care & Reentry

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Aliceville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons seeks dedicated corrections professionals to maintain a humane, secure environment and to safeguard public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Education and experience requirements span GL-05 to GL-08, with specific graduate-level qualifications and rotation through correctional settings. In addition, medical fitness and eligibility questions guide candidate assessment.

Qualifications

• GL-05: Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college/university.
• GL-06: 9 semester hours or 14 quarter hours of graduate study in criminal justice, social science, or related field.
• GL-07: One year of graduate education with major study in criminal justice, social science, or related field.
• GL-08: No substitution of education for specialized experience.

Skills

People skills

Persuasive communication

Leadership

Stress management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate education in criminal justice/social science

1 year graduate education in related field

No substitution for education for specialized experience

Job description

Bureau of Prisons seeks dedicated corrections professionals to maintain a humane, secure environment and to safeguard public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Education and experience requirements span GL-05 to GL-08, with specific graduate-level qualifications and rotation through correctional settings. In addition, medical fitness and eligibility questions guide candidate assessment.