Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant)

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Waseca (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System in Minnesota seeks professionals with specialized corrections experience to oversee security operations and train staff. The role involves front/rear gate duties, visiting room oversight, and ensuring strict adherence to BOP regulations.

Responsibilities include conducting searches, supervising officers, and coordinating with control centers to maintain a humane and secure environment while protecting the public.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-security corrections environments is required.
• Ability to supervise and guide lower-graded officers.
• Knowledge of Bureau of Prisons regulations and policies.
• Experience initiating/searching inmate housing areas to prevent contraband.

Responsibilities

• Perform security duties in control centers and access points.
• Train and mentor junior staff to ensure compliance with protocols.
• Conduct searches of inmates and housing areas to prevent contraband.
• Uphold safety and security standards to protect the public and staff.

Skills

Control Center

Front/Rear Gate

Visiting Room

Training others

BOP regulations

Inmate searches

Education

No substitutions of education for specialized experience

Job description

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

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.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

• 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.**