Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant)

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons seeks corrections professionals to foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Eligibility will be based on responses to the application questions; education cannot substitute specialized experience; at least one year of specialized experience at or above the next lower grade level is required, including supervising post operations and maintaining facility security to deter contraband.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade.
• Credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience where applicable.
• Eligibility for consideration is based on responses to the application questions.

Skills

Gate operations

Training & mentoring

BOP regulations

Contraband search

Job description

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

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Education:

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

Experience:

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the qualifications necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

• Experience working more responsible posts, such as Control Center, Front/Rear Gate, and Visiting Room.
• Experience providing training and guidance to lower-graded officers.
• Experience and knowledge of BOP regulations and policies.
• Experience initiating/participating in searching of inmates, inmate housing units and inmate working area to prevent introduction of contraband.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.