Correctional Program Officer (Chief, Office of Internal Affairs)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 148,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking a Correctional Program Officer (Chief, Office of Internal Affairs) to lead investigations into staff misconduct and ensure compliance with standards. This federal role operates within the Office of Internal Affairs and Office of General Counsel, reporting to the agency and coordinating with the DOJ OIG as needed.

Eligible for telework, with a posted annual pay range of $147,945 to $192,331. Applicants under the Fed Transition path may apply.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and conduct investigations of alleged staff misconduct within the Office of Internal Affairs (OIA) and Office of General Counsel (OGC).
• Ensure investigations are thorough, timely, and reported as required under Standards of Employee Conduct to the DOJ Office of Inspector General.

Job description

Correctional Program Officer (Chief, Office of Internal Affairs)

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

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

Key Responsibilities

This position is in the Office of Internal Affairs (OIA), Office of General Counsel (OGC), Bureau of Prisons (BOP or Bureau), with authority and responsibility to monitor and conduct investigations of alleged staff misconduct. OIA ensures all criminal violations and allegations of staff misconduct, per the Standards of Employee Conduct, are reported to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Inspector General.

OIA is responsible for determining which allegations of misconduct warrant an investigation and ensures investigations are completed in a thorough and timely manner. OIA conducts and oversees Bureau-wide misconduct investigations at institutions, regional offices, and the Central Office.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $147945 – $192331/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.