Time and Leave Clerk

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Shirley (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Shirley, MA is seeking Corrections professionals to perform technical and administrative support at a federal facility while upholding security and public safety standards.

Responsibilities include time and attendance record keeping, leave/pay documentation, overtime and shift differentials, and ensuring proper pay procedures. All staff contribute to maintaining secure operations daily.

Qualifications

• Transcripts uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS when applying.
• Academic degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical and administrative support operations for a federal correctional facility.
• Responsible for time and attendance record keeping of all assigned employees.
• Maintains documentation regarding leave and pay as appropriate.
• Ensures time is correctly keyed into the system, verifies overtime and recognizes night differential and Sunday/holiday pay.
• Maintains security of the institution as a core responsibility.

Job description

• 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

Performs technical and administrative support operations for a federal correctional facility. Responsible for time and attendance record keeping of all assigned employees. Responsible for maintaining documentation regarding leave and pay as appropriate. Ensures time is correctly keyed into the system, verifies overtime has been approved before keying and confirms staff are entitled to additional pay such as overtime, night differential and Sunday/holiday pay.

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 $56902 – $70743/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

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