Correctional Officer (Senior Officer Specialist GL-08)

JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS (DOJ); United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A government correctional facility is seeking corrections professionals to supervise and care for inmates, ensuring a secure environment and public safety. Responsibilities include enforcing facility regulations and providing guidance to staff. Candidates must have experience in inmate management and supervision. This position offers a salary range of $59,018 to $94,537 per year.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• Experience in supervising and instructing inmates.
• Experience in maintaining control and discipline of inmates.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for inmates, ensuring health and safety.
• Enforce facility regulations for security and inmate conduct.
• Provide guidance and instruction to lower-graded Officers.

Skills

Supervision

Inmate management

Public relations

Regulatory compliance

Job description

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

Overview

Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/01/2025 to 09/30/2026

Salary: $59,018 to – $94,537 per year

Duties

Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers. Concerned with maintenance of institution security contributing to the health and welfare of the inmates and the promotion of good public relations.

Enforces rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct to ensure judicial sanctions are carried out and inmates remain in custody.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is Required.

• See Special Conditions of Employment Section.

Qualifications

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

Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.

• Experience with assignments made to those areas requiring the maximum skill and expertise in dealing with inmates, the public, and the security of the institution.
• Experience in supervising and instructing inmates regarding proper sanitation, personal hygiene and work habits.
• Experience in maintaining the control and discipline of inmates in such areas as the auditorium, housing units, segregation, recreation areas, dining rooms, etc.
• Experience in having responsibility for the custody and control of inmates who require special handling.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.