Correctional Officer

SummaryCorrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors.DutiesProvides 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.As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentU.S. Citizenship is Required.See Special Conditions of Employment Section.Selective Service Requirement : DISPLACED EMPLOYEES : Displaced employees may be eligible for ICTAP or CTAP priority consideration. For more information, please reviewthe OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition {target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}. If requesting consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency CTAP program (ICTAP), you must meet the well qualified standards for this vacancy (meeting minimum requirements for position and scoring at least an 85 or falling in the Gold Category) and provideallthe following documents : your most recent performance appraisal,the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency, andyour most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade.Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USAJOBS does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.QualificationsTo be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements : Education : GL-05 : Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.GL-06 : Nine (9) semester hours or fourteen (14) quarter hours of graduate level education in a major study in criminal justice, social science, or other field related to this position.GL-07 : One full academic year of graduate education ith major study in criminal justice, social science, or other field related to the position is qualifying for GL-07.GL-08 : There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.ORExperience : GL-05 : At least 3 years of full-time general experience, one year of which was equivalent to the GL-04 grade level. This experience must have demonstrated the aptitude for acquiring the qualifications required for correctional work, and, in addition, demonstrate the possession of personal attributes important to the effectiveness of correctional officers, such as : Ability to meet and deal with people of differing backgrounds and behavioral patterns.Ability to be persuasive in selling and influencing ideas.Ability to lead, supervise, and instruct others.Sympathetic attitude towards the welfare of others.Ability to reason soundly and to think out practical solutions to problems.Ability to make decisions and act quickly, particularly under stress.Poise and self-confidence, and ability to remain calm during emergency situations.General experience may have been gained in work such as : Social case work in a welfare agency or counseling in other types of organizations.Classroom teaching or instructing.Responsible rehabilitation work, e.g., in an alcoholic rehabilitation program.Supervising planned recreational activities or active participation in community action programs.Management or supervi