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Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Florida is seeking qualified corrections professionals to join our team, focusing on preparing individuals for successful reentry into communities while maintaining safety and security.
To apply, meet the basic requirements: a degree with at least 24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to that requirement, plus at least one year of specialized experience in correctional settings or
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following:
Evaluation of Education - Courses such as sociology, correctional administration, criminal justice, government/political science, psychology, social work, counseling, and other related social or behavioral science courses may be used to satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement.
Evaluation of Experience - Experience must have been gained in (1) casework in a correctional institution or in another criminal justice setting; (2) counseling in any setting, provided it required diagnostic or treatment planning skills to achieve specific social or occupational goals; or (3) work treating persons in need of social rehabilitation.
AND In addition to the basic requirements, you must have:
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.
Some examples of this qualifying experience are:
If applicable, credit will be given for paid or unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.
Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.