Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Texas; On-site; USD 83,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Texas is seeking a Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant) to lead a shift, supervise officers, and direct inmate programs, activities, work, and recreation.

As a direct liaison between the Captain and staff, you will oversee training, morale, and security of the unit, maintain documentation of programs, and ensure the safe housing of inmates.

Qualifications

• Transcripts must be uploaded and linked from USAJOBS.
• Foreign education recognized per DoE guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Directs a shift of correctional officers on various posts and programs.
• Directs inmate programs, activities, work, recreation and crisis response.
• Liaises between Captain and officers; oversees staff training and morale.
• Maintains security of the unit and housing of inmates within the unit.
• Maintains and documents unit programs: feeding, recreation, sanitation, hygiene and medical.

Job description

Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant)

• 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

Occupies a supervisory position involving the direction of a shift, consisting of correctional officers assigned to various posts and/or programs. Responsible for carrying out the directions of the Captain relative to planning, directing and administering inmate programs, activities, work, recreational pursuits and directing and managing staff and inmates during a crisis situation.

Serves as a direct liaison between the Captain and the correctional officers, and is responsible for the conduct, morale, performance and training of the correctional officer complement. Responsible for security of the special housing unit and the safe, secure housing of all inmates within the unit. Responsible for maintaining and documenting the various programs within the unit, i.e. feeding, recreation, unit sanitation, personal hygiene and medical.

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 $83437 – $108475/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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