Correctional Program Specialist (Mentor Coordinator)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Butner (NC); On-site; USD 67,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a program coordinator to oversee a mentor program at the Butner Federal Correctional Complex in North Carolina. You will match inmate participants with community mentors and coordinate training, logistics, and relationships with partners.

You will work with Reentry Affairs Coordinators and facility staff to promote successful community reentry while maintaining security and compliance with agency policies.

Qualifications

• Education transcripts must be uploaded if education is a qualification.
• Official transcripts must be provided prior to the first day of duty if education is used for qualification.
• Degrees must be from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the mentor program, matching inmate participants with community mentors at or near their release destination.
• Work with program staff, Reentry Affairs Coordinators (RAC), and facility staff to match inmates and mentors, train volunteers, and coordinate logistics.
• Develop working relationships with USPS, RRCs, and faith-based/community organizations.
• Establish and maintain outside community networks to support successful community reentry.
• Maintain security as a core staff responsibility and operate within institutional policies.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
• Department: Department of Justice
• Location: Butner Federal Correctional Complex, North Carolina

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

Key Responsibilities

Primarily responsible for overseeing the mentor program, matching inmate participants in a faith-based or secular mentor program with a community mentor or team of mentors at or near their release destination. The incumbent works closely with program staff, Reentry Affairs Coordinators (RAC), and other facility staff to match inmates and mentors, track progress, provide and facilitate mentor training for volunteers, inmates and staff, and coordinate program logistics.

Provides training and support for staff, volunteers, contractors, and inmates involved in mentor programs offered by all institution departments. In cooperation and collaboration with the RAC, the incumbent develops working relationships with the USPS, RRCs, and faith-based and community organizations.

The relationships established with these entities will be at the level of those staff who work directly with the inmates to foster effective communication of program goals and objectives. Establishing and maintaining these outside community networks is critical to achieving the goal of successful community reentry for incarcerated individuals.

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.

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. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

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 $66602 – $85943/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

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