Correctional Officer - Recruitment Incentive - Direct Hire

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Aliceville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Correctional professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Duties include providing supervision, care, and correctional treatment of inmates, and guidance to lower-graded Correctional Officers. The incumbent is concerned with the maintenance of institution security, contributing to the health and welfare of 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. The incumbent must be flexible and have a broad knowledge base to use their own initiative in the resolution of problem situations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/30/2027.
• Resume must support responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements.
• All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.
• All applicants are subject to and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.
• All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.
• Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques," three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.
• May be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• May be authorized to carry firearms and to use physical force, including deadly force, to maintain control of inmates.
• May be required to work long and irregular hours, unusual shifts, Sundays, holidays and unexpected overtime during institution emergencies or periods of heavy workload or limited staff.

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.
• 15%-50% Recruitment Incentive will be paid to the Selectee(s) who meets the criteria for recruitment bonuses.
• Retention Incentives may be authorized upon completion of the recruitment service agreement period.
• Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowances (COLA): There is an 8.64% (of basic pay) Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) authorized for FDC Honolulu, HI, and a 2.49% for MDC Guaynabo, PR.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED