Unit Manager, Correctional Programs - Lead Humane Reentry

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Jonesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Virginia seeks a Correctional Program Officer (Unit Manager) to lead a housing unit, plan and evaluate a unit program for incarcerated federal offenders, and apply criminology and corrections expertise to improve safety and rehabilitation.

You will oversee program development, ensure security, coordinate staff, and implement individualized inmate programs while maintaining institutional operations.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of criminology and corrections.
• Demonstrated management skills in administering a treatment program.
• Knowledge of dynamics of human behavior.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages a housing unit within a federal correctional institution and is responsible for the total administration of the unit and the planning, development and implementation of individual programs tailored to meet inmates' needs.
• Maintains security of the institution as part of the staff responsible for security.
• Oversees planning, development and evaluation of unit programs for incarcerated federal offenders.
• Performs staff correctional responsibilities as part of the role.

Skills

Criminology knowledge

Corrections management

Behavioral science understanding

Job description

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Virginia seeks a Correctional Program Officer (Unit Manager) to lead a housing unit, plan and evaluate a unit program for incarcerated federal offenders, and apply criminology and corrections expertise to improve safety and rehabilitation.

You will oversee program development, ensure security, coordinate staff, and implement individualized inmate programs while maintaining institutional operations.