Corrections Administration Specialist

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons in Philadelphia is seeking corrections professionals to maintain a humane, secure environment and support public safety through reentry preparation. The role requires advancing education credentials (GS-09/GS-11) and providing administrative support, scheduling, and budget tasks within federal guidelines.

Applicants should have experience handling calls, coordinating meetings, reviewing documents, and maintaining calendars and records, with proficiency in standard office

Qualifications

• Education requirements for GS-09 and GS-11 levels as stated.
• Experience in office support activities such as screening calls, scheduling, and correspondence.
• Ability to manage budgets and coordinate travel/meetings per agency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Screen telephone calls and visitors, refer to staff as needed.
• Schedule appointments and arrange meetings for the supervisor.
• Read and prepare responses to incoming correspondence and reports; ensure proper format and grammar.
• Maintain supervisor calendars, minutes, and office records.

Skills

Telephone screening

Scheduling

Office administration

Budget management

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

LL.B. or J.D., if related

Tools

FMIS system

Databases

Job description

Bureau of Prisons in Philadelphia is seeking corrections professionals to maintain a humane, secure environment and support public safety through reentry preparation. The role requires advancing education credentials (GS-09/GS-11) and providing administrative support, scheduling, and budget tasks within federal guidelines.

Applicants should have experience handling calls, coordinating meetings, reviewing documents, and maintaining calendars and records, with proficiency in standard office