Corrections Officer - Security & Inmate Reentry Focus

Federal bureau of Prisons; Oakdale (LA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Bureau of Prisons in Oakdale, LA seeks corrections professionals to supervise and care for inmates and support a secure, humane environment that promotes public safety. You will enforce facility rules, contribute to security and inmate accountability, and communicate through post orders and staff meetings.

You may work long hours, including Sundays and holidays, and may be authorized to carry firearms to maintain order.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates.
• Enforces rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct.
• May be authorized to carry firearms and to use physical force, including deadly force, to maintain control of inmates.
• During heavy workload periods, may be required to work long and irregular hours, Sundays, holidays and overtime.
• Information as to operations and procedures is provided by post orders, program statements, local supplements, custodial manual and staff meetings.
• Incumbent must be flexible and have a broad knowledge base to resolve problems using initiative.

Job description

Federal Bureau of Prisons in Oakdale, LA seeks corrections professionals to supervise and care for inmates and support a secure, humane environment that promotes public safety. You will enforce facility rules, contribute to security and inmate accountability, and communicate through post orders and staff meetings.

You may work long hours, including Sundays and holidays, and may be authorized to carry firearms to maintain order.