Supervisory Correctional Officer (Captain)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

West Virginia

On-site

USD 92,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a Supervisory Correctional Officer (Captain) to lead the Correctional Services department at a correctional institute in West Virginia. You will serve as the resident expert on custodial and security matters and hold full technical responsibility for issues during shifts.

Reporting to the Warden, you will advise on policy implementation, integrate procedures with overall operations, and maintain security across the facility.

Qualifications

Transcripts must be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS if education is required.
All academic degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Foreign Education: see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education.

Responsibilities

Serves as the department head in the Correctional Services department at a Bureau of Prisons correctional institute and is the resident expert on custodial and security questions.
Has final technical responsibility when problems occur during any given shift.
Oversees institutional security, inmate conduct, work programs, tool and material control, safety, sanitation, and vehicle operations.

Job description

Supervisory Correctional Officer (Captain)

Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as the department head in the Correctional Services department at a Bureau of Prisons correctional institute. Serves as the resident expert on all custodial and security questions arising at the institution and has full and final technical responsibility when problems occur during the course of any given shift.

Responsible for institutional security, inmate conduct and discipline, inmate work, control of hazardous tools and material, safety, sanitation, control and use of institution vehicles, and key control. Inspects facilities, observes personnel and inmates from the standpoint of security, morale and employee-inmate relations, and overall program coordination.

Serves as an advisor to the Warden and his staff in the formulation and implementation of institution policies, procedures and programs. Integrates policies and procedures into the overall operations of the facility, as well as the correctional department and keep management advised of activities effecting institution programs. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.

The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $91985 – $119583/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.