Correctional Program Specialist (Emergency Management Specialist)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Washington, DC is hiring a Correctional Program Specialist (Emergency Management Specialist). The role focuses on emergency management, training standards, and interagency coordination to enhance institutional security and readiness.

Responsibilities include redefining training standards for crisis management teams, coordinating resources across federal, state, and local partners, and supporting emergency planning and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Redefine and implement uniform training standards for institutional crisis management teams.
• Identify resource personnel from federal, state, and local agencies with emergency knowledge.
• Assist in emergency preparedness assessments and planning.

Job description

Correctional Program Specialist (Emergency Management Specialist)

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
• Department: Department of Justice
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

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

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for redefining and implementing uniform training standards, expanding resources, and combining training for institutional crisis management teams. Identifies resource personnel from other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies who have technical knowledge and prior experience in SORT related operations. Assists in performing emergency preparedness assessments of local emergency readiness, procedural design and emergency planning.

Assists the Chief, Office of Emergency Preparedness, in analyzing community activities which may impact institution security.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)

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 $121785 – $158322/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 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

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