Corrections Officer — Secure Facility & Reentry Advocate

Federal Bureau of Prisons; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Bureau of Prisons seeks corrections professionals to supervise inmates, maintain security, and support rehabilitation efforts. The role emphasizes safety, respect, and adherence to procedures in a dynamic facility environment.

Candidates may face long and irregular hours, weekend shifts, and the need to respond to emergencies. Strong judgment, physical fitness, and ability to work as part of a team are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates.
• Maintains institution security and contributes to health and welfare of inmates while upholding good public relations.
• Enforces rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct to ensure judicial sanctions are carried out and inmates remain in custody.
• From time to time, may be authorized to carry firearms and to use physical force, including deadly force, to maintain control of inmates.
• During institution emergencies or other periods of heavy workload or limited staff, may be required to work long and irregular hours, unusual shifts, Sundays, holidays and overtime.
• Information as to operations and procedures is provided by post orders, BOP program statements, local supplements, custodial manual, internal correspondence and staff meetings.

Job description

The Federal Bureau of Prisons seeks corrections professionals to supervise inmates, maintain security, and support rehabilitation efforts. The role emphasizes safety, respect, and adherence to procedures in a dynamic facility environment.

Candidates may face long and irregular hours, weekend shifts, and the need to respond to emergencies. Strong judgment, physical fitness, and ability to work as part of a team are essential.