Correctional Officer (Correctional Counselor)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Ray Brook, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. The Correctional Counselor develops and implements programs within the unit to meet the individual needs of the inmates confined, to include individual as well as group counseling. As part of the institution intake process (Admissions & Orientation), must interview newly admitted inmates. The Correctional Counselor plays a key role in maintaining and enhancing the security of the unit and institution by their extensive contacts with the inmates. Serves as the unit expert and coordinator on matters pertaining to: (a) inmate personal property, including incoming and outgoing package approvals; and (b) trust fund activities, including inmate withdrawals and special purchase orders. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff's correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
• Experience in work such as police officer, social worker or mental health counselor in a residential facility or detention officer.
• Experience in conducting individual and group counseling sessions.
• Experience conducting internal and external audits.
• Experience in coordinating matters pertaining to inmate personal property and involvement in the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Intake Process and inmate Admission and Orientation process.
• Experience following policy to respond to the Administrative Remedy grievance process.
• Experience coordinating re-entry programs.
• Physically capable of performing efficiently the duties of these positions and be free from such defects or disease as may constitute employment hazards to themselves or others.
• Sound health as well as physical fitness is required.

Nice To Haves

• Must be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies.
• Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements programs within the unit to meet the individual needs of the inmates confined, to include individual as well as group counseling.
• Interviews newly admitted inmates as part of the institution intake process (Admissions & Orientation).
• Maintains and enhances the security of the unit and institution through extensive contacts with the inmates.
• Serves as the unit expert and coordinator on matters pertaining to inmate personal property, including incoming and outgoing package approvals.
• Serves as the unit expert and coordinator on matters pertaining to trust fund activities, including inmate withdrawals and special purchase orders.
• Maintains the security of the institution.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed