Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant GL-09)

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Aliceville (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention incentive (10-13%)

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System seeks corrections professionals to foster a humane and secure environment while ensuring public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Retention Incentives of 10% to 13% may be paid to selectees who meet criteria; ensure all qualification requirements by the closing date 2027-09-30. Resume alignment with online questionnaire is essential.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• Experience in post security areas such as Control Center, Front/Rear Gate, or Visiting Room.
• Knowledge of agency regulations and policies (BOP) is required.
• Experience initiating or participating in searches of inmates, housing units, and work areas to prevent contraband.

Skills

Gate security experience

Training others

Regulations knowledge

Contraband search 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.

Retention Incentives may be paid to selectee(s) who meet criteria for Retention Incentives. 10% to 13% Retention Incentive authorized.

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 particular qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

• Experience working more responsible post, 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.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/30/2027.

Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.