Correctional Treatment Specialist (Reentry Affairs Coordinator)

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Sandstone (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons in the United States is seeking candidates with strong behavioral and social science education to support institutional research and reporting. You will collect data, prepare analyses, and present findings to supervisors and teams to aid decision-making.

The role emphasizes evaluating education and experience to ensure appropriate qualifications and supporting the agency’s mission to promote safe, humane correctional environments.

Qualifications

• Graduate education in corrections or related social sciences.
• Possession of a master’s or equivalent graduate degree.
• At least 24 semester hours in behavioural or social sciences with related coursework.

Responsibilities

• Collect data and conduct research used for institutional reports.
• Present information to a supervisor, peers, or small groups.
• Establish and maintain relationships by scheduling meetings.
• Collect information during internal or external audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Research skills

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent graduate degree in corrections or related field

24 semester hours in behavioural or social sciences

Graduate education in corrections or related field

Job description

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

Basic Requirements

A. Degree: that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioural or social sciences.

B. Combination of education and experience: that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioural or social sciences, and that provided applicants with knowledge of the behavioural or social sciences equivalent to a 4‑year degree as shown in A above.

Evaluation of Education - Courses, such as sociology, correctional administration, criminal justice, government/political science, psychology, social work, counseling, and other related social or behavioural 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) counselling 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.

In addition to the basic requirements, you must have:

Education

Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree OR master’s or equivalent graduate degree.

Graduate Education must have been in corrections or a related field, such as criminal justice, sociology, psychology, counseling, social work, or other course work related to the position.

Experience

You must have at least one year of specialised 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:

• Experience to collect data and conduct research used for institutional reports.
• Experience to present information to a supervisor, peer/s or small group in a formal or informal setting.
• Experience with establishing and maintaining relationship with others by scheduling a meeting.
• Experience with collecting information during an internal/external audit.

Combination of Education and Experience

Combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialised experience. This experience must have equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the major duties of this position as described above.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.