Detention Officer: Security, Leadership & Inmate Care

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs; Towaoc (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs is seeking a Correctional Officer for the District 4-Ute Mountain Ute Detention in Mescalero, NM and Towaoc, CO. The role covers inmate confinement, safety, health care access, and transportation of inmates to court, medical facilities, and other sites.

The position is a federal vacancy at the GS-07/GS-08 level, with responsibilities expanding at higher levels and mandatory training. PCS relocation may be authorized; bargaining unit status applies.

Qualifications

• Official transcripts may be required to verify education.
• Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency.
• Creditable service for annual leave may apply under federal rules.

Responsibilities

• Duties listed are at the full performance level (GS-08).
• Duties include booking and release procedures and inmate behavior management.
• Oversee observation, logs, and reports on inmate incidents and management.
• Coordinate access to health care, court appearances, and other services for inmates.
• Transport inmates to court, medical appointments, and other facilities.
• Maintain facility safety, conduct welfare checks, and supervise inmate movements.

Job description

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs is seeking a Correctional Officer for the District 4-Ute Mountain Ute Detention in Mescalero, NM and Towaoc, CO. The role covers inmate confinement, safety, health care access, and transportation of inmates to court, medical facilities, and other sites.

The position is a federal vacancy at the GS-07/GS-08 level, with responsibilities expanding at higher levels and mandatory training. PCS relocation may be authorized; bargaining unit status applies.