Correctional Program Officer (Unit Manager)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in the United States is seeking a Correctional Program Officer (Unit Manager) to lead the planning, development, and evaluation of unit programs for federal offenders.

The role requires broad criminology and corrections knowledge, strong management skills, and the ability to design individualized inmate programs while maintaining security across the institution.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of criminology and corrections.
• Experience in administration of a treatment program.
• Knowledge of dynamics of human behavior.

Responsabilités

• Directs and manages a housing unit within a federal correctional institution and is responsible for total administration of the unit as well as planning, development and implementation of individual programs tailored to meet inmates' needs.
• Maintains security of the institution as part of all correctional staff responsibilities.
• Staff correctional responsibilities precede all other duties for this position.

Description du poste

Correctional Program Officer (Unit Manager)

• 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 Unit Manager performs a major role in the planning, development, administration and evaluation of a unit program for incarcerated federal offenders. Must have broad understanding of the field of criminology and corrections, must display management skills in the administration of a treatment program, and must have a comprehensive knowledge of the dynamics of human behavior.

Directs and manages a housing unit within a federal correctional institution and is responsible for the total administration of the unit as well as the planning, development and implementation of individual programs tailored to meet the particular needs of inmates in the unit. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.

The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

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 $100059 - $130080/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

Source: USAJOBS.gov - U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-07 - Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov