Bureau of Prisons

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

ABOUT THE JOB

Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers. Concerned with maintenance of institution security contributing to the health and welfare of the inmates and the promotion of good public relations.Enforces rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct to ensure judicial sanctions are carried out and inmates remain in custody. From time to time, may be authorized to carry firearms and to use physical force in order to maintain control of inmates.During institution emergencies or other periods of heavy workload or limited staff, may be required to work long and irregular hours, unusual shifts, Sundays, holidays and unexpected overtime. Incumbent must be flexible and have a broad knowledge base to use own initiative in the resolution of problem situations.

RESPONSIBILITIES✨

• Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates.
• Guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers.
• Concerned with maintenance of institution security contributing to the health and welfare of the inmates.
• Enforces rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct.
• Authorized to carry firearms and to use physical force to maintain control of inmates.

QUALIFICATIONS✨

• Flexibility and a broad knowledge base to use own initiative in the resolution of problem situations.
• Ability to work long and irregular hours, unusual shifts, Sundays, holidays and unexpected overtime during institution emergencies or other periods of heavy workload or limited staff.

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

US Air Force, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Marine Corps, US Navy, US Space Force

OTHER

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