Correctional Program Officer (Regional Correctional Programs Administrator)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 128,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a Correctional Program Officer (Regional Correctional Programs Administrator) to lead regional program planning and policy implementation. The role focuses on evaluating programs, directing operations, and aligning with the agency's mission to ensure security and humane confinement.

The incumbent reports to the Deputy Regional Director and works on long-range strategies, coordinating with regional staff to meet unit and correctional program

Qualifications

• Transcripts must be uploaded and linked if education is a requirement for specialized experience.
• All degrees must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the US Department of Education.
• Foreign education must be reviewed for recognition per US rules.

Responsibilities

• Actively involved in long range and strategic planning.
• Evaluate programs that may be substantive for other regional staff.
• Execute the mission of the regional office to provide supervision, direction and related managerial functions for the BOP.
• Responsible for policy implementation, planning, directing and coordinating operations to meet unit/case management and correctional program requirements.

Job description

Correctional Program Officer (Regional Correctional Programs Administrator)

• 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

The incumbent is the Regional Correctional Programs Administrator for a region within the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Under the general direction of the Deputy Regional Director, the incumbent is actively involved in long range and strategic planning. Evaluate programs that may be substantive for other regional staff. Serves to execute the mission of the regional office which is to provide supervision, direction and related managerial functions for the BOP.

Responsible for policy implementation, planning, directing and coordinating operations to provide services that meet unit/case management and correctional program requirements to accomplish the institutions' missions.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

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 $127829 – $166182/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government