Corrections Mentor & Programs Coordinator

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Gregg Township (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons is hiring corrections professionals dedicated to fostering humane and secure environments while ensuring public safety through preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. To qualify, applicants must have a Master’s degree or higher (or equivalent graduate study) or an LL.B/J.D.

in related fields, plus at least one year of specialized experience related to correctional programs, mentoring, and community resources.

Qualifications

• Education: A Master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.B or J.D., if related.
• Graduate Education: Major study - correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, or other fields related to the position.
• OR Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
• Specialized experience is directly related experience that included substantial involvement with a correctional program and provided a thorough knowledge of correctional techniques, or experience in meeting and dealing with people that demonstrated the ability to work effectively with inmates and associates in a correctional environment.
• This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above.

Education

Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree

LL.B or J.D., if related

Job description

The Bureau of Prisons is hiring corrections professionals dedicated to fostering humane and secure environments while ensuring public safety through preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. To qualify, applicants must have a Master’s degree or higher (or equivalent graduate study) or an LL.B/J.D.

in related fields, plus at least one year of specialized experience related to correctional programs, mentoring, and community resources.