This Correctional Officer role with the Federal Bureau of Prisons focuses on maintaining institution security, supervising and caring for inmates, and supporting safe, successful reentry. You'll enforce facility rules, ensure inmate accountability, and may be required to respond to emergencies with irregular shifts and overtime; a standout perk is an advertised sign-on bonus up to $49,000.
- Up to $49,000 sign-on bonus
- Support successful inmate reentry
- Public safety-focused corrections role
Summary
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
Duties
Provides supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers. Incumbent is 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, including deadly force, 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. Information as to operations and procedures is provided by post orders, BOP program statements, local supplements, custodial manual, internal correspondence and staff meetings. Incumbent must be flexible and have a broad knowledge base to use own initiative in the resolution of problem situations.