Supervisory Correctional Officer (Lieutenant GS-09/11)

Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention incentive up to 18%

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons in Forrest City, AR is seeking a corrections professional to support safe, humane inmate management and operations. The position requires experience at or above GS-9/11 levels and knowledge of BOP regulations, post orders, rosters, and internal audits.

Applicants must demonstrate ability to train and supervise staff, conduct contraband checks, and help ensure orderly housing areas. The closing date on the vacancy announcement is listed in the posting.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• Experience at posts such as Control Center, Front/Rear Gate, Visiting Room.
• Experience providing training and guidance to lower-graded officers.
• Experience knowledge of BOP regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, change, and implement post orders.
• Prepare quarterly assignment rosters.
• Conduct internal audits of all areas in an institution.
• Provide guidance and counseling to employees.

Skills

Field experience at correctional faci

Training & guidance to lower-graded

Knowledge of BOP regulations

Inmate contraband prevention

Education

GL-09 and GS-11 education requirement

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 18% Retention Incentive authorized. Contact the institution of interest for specific information. Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowances (COLA): There is an 8.64% (of basic pay) Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) authorized for FDC Honolulu, HI, and a 2.49% for MDC Guaynabo, PR. See COLA and Locality Pay Rates in Nonforeign Areas for more information.

Education

GL-09 and GS-11: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

Experience

GL-09 and GS-11: 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.

GS-11:

• Experience preparing, changing, and implementing post orders.
• Experience preparing quarterly assignment rosters.
• Experience conducting internal audits of all areas in an institution.
• Experience providing guidance and counseling to employees.

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.