Detention Officer: Inmate Care & Crisis Response

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs; Belcourt (ND); On-site; USD 39,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs is hiring for a Correctional Officer (GS-0007) in Standing Rock Detention with locations in Belcourt, ND and surrounding sites. The role supports security, inmate care, and program administration within federal detention facilities.

The position requires adherence to regulations and involves transport, welfare checks, and coordination with health and court services. Applications close on the posted deadline.

Qualifications

• Official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable to support education claims.
• If more than 10 percent of undergraduate coursework was taken pass/fail, base superior academic achievement on class standing or honor society membership.
• Graduate study one academic year is determined by the graduate school; 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours may satisfy full-time study.

Responsibilities

• Duties include booking and release procedures, inmate behavior management, and crisis prevention.
• Provide inmate health care procedures and coordinate access to medical and court services.
• Supervise offender movement, conduct welfare checks, maintain discipline, and ensure safety and documentation during transport.
• Coordinate offender services, including access to medical care, library, work programs, and counseling services.
• Maintain security through searches, counts, and reporting; enforce facility rules and regulations.

Job description

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs is hiring for a Correctional Officer (GS-0007) in Standing Rock Detention with locations in Belcourt, ND and surrounding sites. The role supports security, inmate care, and program administration within federal detention facilities.

The position requires adherence to regulations and involves transport, welfare checks, and coordination with health and court services. Applications close on the posted deadline.